Legal Aid Ontario, Owen Sound

Legal Aid Ontario

Site: Owen Sound

Record #: CWD0586

Last Modified: 27 Nov 2023

Last Full Update: 24 Sep 2019

Description

Description (Service)

COVID-19
Due to concerns regarding COVID-19, Legal Aid Ontario offices will be closed to the public. Legal Aid Ontario is continuing to provide help by phone, 1-800-668-8258.

For information on changes to client services, visit https://www.legalaid.on.ca/news/covid-19-update-on-our-client-services
More information on Legal Aid services can be found at https://www.legalaid.on.ca/covid-19-legal-aid-services
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) can be found at https://www.legalaid.on.ca/faq
COVID-19 FAQs on Immigration and Refugee Law can be found at https://www.legalaid.on.ca/faq/covid-19-faqs-immigration-and-refugee-law

Provides legal assistance to low-income Ontario residents who are eligible for support with their family, criminal or immigration/refugee legal matters

Depending upon financial assessment, Legal Aid may pay for all or part of the qualifier's costs for the legal aid certificate
Upon approval, the client will be given a Legal Aid certificate which allows the client to hire the lawyer of their choice who participates in the program
Duty Counsel are available day of court to assist financially eligible individuals in family and criminal Ontario Court of Justice and to assist all individuals in bail court
Family Violence clients may qualify for two hours of free legal advice
- Application form (13-FV) is available to Crisis Centres by contacting the Toronto Legal Aid Office at 1-800-668-8258
Services to Indigenous clients are a priority
- First Nations people, Métis people and Inuit people are encouraged to self-identify their Indigenous ancestry

Service Details

Public Comments	Financially eligible clients can make an appointment to meet with a lawyer for information or advice at the Family Law Information Centre by calling the Courthouse at 519-370-2430
Hours	Client Service Centre: Mon-Fri 8 am-5 pm
Areas Served	Bruce County ; Grey County
Eligibility	Financial assessment, Click here for income eligibility
Application	Applications can be made by phone to the toll free number at Client Service Center Application form to complete. Financial eligibility application process looks at the assets, income and expenses of client, family partner and/or dependent children. Documents required to have available are: all papers received from police, court, opposing party, and if you've spoken with a lawyer the exact wording requested for the certificate proof of income such as pay stubs or letter from employer showing gross income and itemizing all deductions, pension receipt, copy of last year's income tax return if unemployed - separation papers or proof of receipt of UIC, Family Benefits, Welfare (a cheque stub or letter indicating file number) if self employed - your business bank accounts, a balance sheet, statement of income and expenses and a Notice to Reader completed by an accountant. if you have no source of income, a letter from whomever you reside with setting out your financial contribution to the household if you are in receipt of disability benefits or a pension, a stub regarding those is required. If you are a Young Offender, your parent, who supports you, is required to be financially assessed to complete your application. verification of shelter costs such as mortgage payments, property tax, rent, utilities. Verification of debts including bank loans, car payments, charge accounts where applicable, support orders or other contracts or agreements setting out your financial obligations up-to-date bank books, credit union statements, proof of bonds, RRSP's, stocks, GIC's if you own property, a copy of the deed if you have declared bankruptcy in the past year, a copy of those papers
Languages	French - through the 1-800-668-8258 number; Interpretive Services - through the 1-800-668-8258 number
Fees	None

Address and Location

Located In Community	Owen Sound
Address & Map	Owen Sound Courthouse 611 9th Ave E Owen Sound, ON Canada N4K 6Z4
Intersection	9th Ave E and 6th St E
Physical Access	Fully Accessible

Contact Information

Office Phone	1-800-668-8258, Client Service Centre
Website	www.legalaid.on.ca
Mailing Address	Owen Sound Courthouse 611 9th Ave E Owen Sound, ON Canada N4K 6Z4