Record #: DUF0020 | Last Modified: 09 Apr 2018 | Last Full Update: 09 Apr 2018 |
Description | |
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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 |