Legal Aid Ontario, Orangeville, Duty Counsel Office (Criminal and Family), Orangeville

Legal Aid Ontario

Site: Orangeville

Service: Duty Counsel Office (Criminal and Family), Orangeville

Record #: DUF0020

Last Modified: 13 Feb 2024

Last Full Update: 14 Nov 2023

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	Mon-Fri 9 am-4 pm
Areas Served	Dufferin County
Eligibility	Low-income individuals appearing in court without a lawyer
Application	Call for information
Languages	Client Service Centre provides assistance in over 200 languages
Fees	None

Address and Location

Located In Community	Orangeville
Address & Map	Orangeville Courthouse 10 Louisa St Orangeville, ON Canada L9W 3P9
Intersection	Broadway and Louisa St
Physical Access	Fully Accessible

Contact Information

Office Phone	519-938-8671
Toll Free Phone	1-800-668-8258, Client Service Centre
TTY Phone	1-866-641-8867, Client Service Centre
E-Mail	info@lao.on.ca
Website	www.legalaid.on.ca