Legal Aid Ontario
Site: Barrie - 85 Bayfield St - Central District Office
Service: Legal Aid Ontario
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: BAR0512 | Last Modified: 18 Nov 2020 | Last Full Update: 17 Apr 2020 |
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| Description (Service) | COVID-19 Response * Legal Aid Ontario has suspended all in-person services at all office and court locations * Legal Aid is continuing to provide help over the phone Mon-Fri 8 am-5 pm, interpeter services are available * Call toll-free 1-800-668-8258 * Bell Relay 1-800-855-0511 * see COVID-19 Legal Aid Services for more updates Applications for legal representation available to Ontario low-income residents involved in some types of court matters, including family, criminal, mental health, and immigration litigation * if a qualified applicant is approved, Legal Aid may provide partial or complete payment of the legal services provided by a lawyer * family violence clients may qualify for two hours of free legal advice through the Women's Shelters Those inquiring about Duty Counsel can call Legal Aid Ontario, Central District Office * Duty Counsel services assist with criminal and family issues * Duty Counsel are lawyers who give immediate legal assistance to low-income people appearing in court without a lawyer * if client has a criminal or family law issue, client should speak to Duty Counsel before court appearance * Duty Counsel can: * give advice about legal rights, obligations and the court process * provide assistance in the courtroom for bail hearings and sentencing * assist with diversion, guilty pleas, and adjournments Website has a searchable panel lawyer directory * searches will produce a list of lawyers who have agreed to be on legal aid referral lists |
| Service Details | |
| Public Comments | COVID-19 Response * Legal Aid Ontario has suspended all in-person services at all office and court locations * Legal Aid is continuing to provide help over the phone Mon-Fri 8 am-5 pm, interpeter services are available * Call toll-free 1-800-668-8258 * Bell Relay 1-800-855-0511 * see COVID-19 Legal Aid Services for more updates |
| Hours | COVID-19 Response Office is closed Regular Service Barrie office Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm |
| Areas Served | Moose Deer Point First Nation ; Muskoka District ; Parry Sound District ; Simcoe County ; Wahta Mohawk First Nation |
| Eligibility | Resident of area served * financial assessment |
| Application | Applications are to be completed through Client Service Centre by calling 1-800-668-8258 Mon-Fri 8 am-5 pm * applications can also be made at Barrie Courthouse Mon and Wed 8:30 am-3:30 pm |
| Languages | English ; French - Reception ; Client Service Centre can provide service in over 120 languages |
| Fees | None |
| Address and Location | |
| Located In Community | Barrie |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Bayfield St and Worsley St |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | 705-737-3400 |
| Toll Free Phone | Client Service Centre 1-800-668-8258 * Central District Office 1-888-590-3961 |
| TTY Phone | 1-866-641-8867 |
| Fax | 705-739-0002 |
| info@lao.on.ca | |
| Website | www.legalaid.on.ca |
| Social Media |  Twitter: twitter.com/LegalAidOntario |
| Primary Contact | Christine Lunn, Director General |