LAO Newsroom
Lawyers’ pay rates to increase April 1, 2014
Wednesday, March 19, 2014
Private bar lawyers who represent legal aid clients will again see their hourly pay rates increase by five per cent, on April 1, 2014. This increase in rates includes block fees.
These changes to the tariff are in accordance with the January 2010 Memorandum of Understanding, signed by LAO, the Criminal Lawyers’ Association and the Ministry of the Attorney General.
Effective |
Previous rate |
New rate effective April 1, 2014 |
|---|---|---|
| Lawyer rate tier 1 | $98.99 | $103.94 |
| Lawyer rate tier 2 | $111.36 | $116.93 |
| Lawyer rate tier 3 | $123.74 | $129.93 |
| Complex Criminal Case rate | $141.75 | $148.84 |
Effective |
Previous rate |
New rate effective April 1, 2014 |
|---|---|---|
| Lawyer rate tier 1 | $108.89 | $114.33 |
| Lawyer rate tier 2 | $122.50 | $128.63 |
| Lawyer rate tier 3 | $136.11 | $142.93 |
| Complex Criminal Case rate | $155.93 | $163.72 |
*As of April 1, 2014, the Guaranteed Daily Rate (GDR) is $1,125.68
Questions?
For questions or further information, please contact:
Lawyer Service Centre
Telephone: 416 979-9934
Toll free: 1-866-979-9934
Fax: 416 979-7326
Email: pl-lsc@lao.on.ca