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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: PET0130 | Last Modified: 24 Jun 2020 | Last Full Update: 08 Jun 2020 |
| Description | |
|---|---|
| Description (Service) | COVID19 In-person services suspended at all office and court locations * Applications for legal aid available by phone Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm 1-800-668-8258. * Visit visit legalaid.on.ca/covid-19 for up to date information on legal aid services Lawyers provide immediate legal assistance to low-income individuals who appear in family or criminal court without a lawyer including: * information about legal rights, obligation and the court process * assistance in the courtroom for bail hearings and sentencing * assistance with diversions, guilty pleas and sentencing * helps determine if further duty counsel services are required or if the matter requires Legal Aid Ontario’s assistance in retaining a lawyer Family Law Information Centre (FLIC) is offered here 2 mornings each week for summary legal advice on family matters. |
| Service Details | |
| Public Comments | This office does not do Legal Aid applications, must apply by phone to the Client Service Centre. |
| Hours | COVID19 Office is closed to the public. FLIC: Mon, Fri 9 am-12 noon * Client Service Centre: Mon-Fri 8 am-5 pm |
| Areas Served | Northumberland County |
| Eligibility | Low income individuals who meet financial eligibility guidelines with a legal matter that is covered through Legal Aid Ontario |
| Application | Walk in for assistance, on a first come, first serve basis * call Client Service Centre to apply for Legal Aid |
| Languages | English ; For translation services, contact Client Service Centre. |
| Fees | None |
| Address and Location | |
| Site Location | Lower level |
| Located In Community | Cobourg |
| Address & Map | Ontario Court of Justice 860 William St Cobourg, ON K9A 3A9 |
| Intersection | William St and Burnham St |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | 905-377-9159 |
| Toll Free Phone | Client Service Centre: 1-800-668-8258 |
| Fax | 905-377-9778 |
| info@lao.on.ca | |
| Website | www.legalaid.on.ca |