Legal Aid Ontario

Site: Orillia

Service: Advice Lawyer for Family Law

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Record #: BAR1693
Last Modified: 27 Nov 2023
Last Full Update: 17 Aug 2022

Description

Description (Service) COVID-19 Response
  • No in-person service at this location but continues to provide legal aid services via telephone from Mon-Fri 8 am-5 pm, interpreter services are available
  • For phone service
    • call Client Service Centre at 1-800-668-8258
    • call Bell Relay 1-800-855-0511
    • call 1-888-616-0119 ext.18 for family advice counsel services in the Central East District

    A blend of remote and in-person services are now available as part of Legal Aid Ontario's transition back to providing in-person services.
Regular Service
Advice Lawyer for family law is a fully qualified lawyer, familiar with family law and the courts, paid by Legal Aid to give basic advice on Family Law matters

Advice Lawyer
  • may assist with applications already in the court or matters that may be going to family court in the future
  • may be able to assist with Family Law issues that are not necessarily going to court
  • will help guide clients through the system
  • will give basic advice on the presentation of material to the court
  • will not give comprehensive legal advice in matters involving property or significant financial transfers or on separation agreements, but can refer to private lawyers for that type of assistance
Family Law Advice Lawyers available at offices in Barrie, Bracebridge, Orillia, Midland and Collingwood

Service Details

Hours COVID-19 ResponseRegular Hours
Tue 2 pm-5 pm, Thu 9 am-12 noon
Areas Served Simcoe County
Eligibility Resident of area served subject to financial eligibility
Application COVID-19 Response
  • call the Client Service Centre at 1-800-668-8258, Mon-Fri 8 am-5 pm
  • call Bell Relay service at 1-800-855-0511
  • clients can access family advice counsel services over the telephone in the Central East District by calling 1-888-616-0119 ext.18
  • for new clients who are receiving OW/ODSP or have no income and do not own any property apply online at the Client Portal
Regular Application
  • drop in during opening hours, arrive early and take a number
  • be prepared to answer some questions regarding financial eligibility for the service
  • call the Client Service Centre at 1-800-668-8258, Mon-Fri 8 am-5 pm
  • call Bell Relay service at 1-800-855-0511
  • for new clients who are receiving OW/ODSP or have no income and do not own any property apply online at the Client Portal
Languages English; French - Reception; Other - Client Service Centre can provide service in over 120 languages
Fees None

Address and Location

Site Location Courtroom #2, Duty Counsel Room
Located In Community Orillia
Address & Map
Courthouse, Cottage C, Huronia Regional Centre
700 Memorial Ave
Orillia, ON
Canada L3V 6H1
Physical Access Fully Accessible

Contact Information

Office Phone 705-737-3400, Legal Aid Office Barrie
Toll Free Phone 1-800-668-8258, Client Service Centre
Fax 705-739-0002
Website www.legalaid.on.ca/
Social Media Twitter Twitter: https://twitter.com/LegalAidOntario
Mailing Address Central District Office 
85 Bayfield St, Suite 202 
Barrie, ON 
Canada L4M 3A7

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