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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: DUF0020 | Last Modified: 09 Apr 2018 | Last Full Update: 09 Apr 2018 |
| Description | |
|---|---|
| Description (Service) | Lawyers provide immediate legal assistance to low-income individuals who would otherwise be unrepresented and unassisted in criminal or family court. Lawyers quickly assess a client’s legal situation and provide advice, information and representation. May include: * advice about legal rights, obligations and the court process * assistance in the courtroom for bail hearings and sentencing * assistance with diversion, guilty pleas and adjournments * help to determine if further duty counsel services are required or if the matter requires Legal Aid Ontario’s assistance in retaining a lawyer Client Service Centre phone line also provides free information, referral and advice from a lawyer |
| Service Details | |
| Hours | Duty Counsel Office: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm * Client Service Centre: Mon-Fri 8 am-5 pm |
| Areas Served | Dufferin County |
| Eligibility | Low-income individuals appearing in court without a lawyer |
| Application | Walk in or call for information * some services by appointment |
| Languages | English ; French - all services available in French ; Client Service Centre provides assistance in over 200 languages |
| Fees | None |
| Address and Location | |
| Located In Community | Orangeville |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Broadway and Louisa St |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | 519-941-5802 |
| Toll Free Phone | Client Service Centre 1-800-668-8258 |
| TTY Phone | Client Service Centre 1-866-641-8867 |
| info@lao.on.ca | |
| Website | www.legalaid.on.ca |