Legal Aid Ontario, Cobourg, Duty Counsel Office, Cobourg

Legal Aid Ontario

Record #: PET0130

Last Modified: 24 Oct 2024

Last Full Update: 15 Oct 2024

Description (Service)

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.

Masks and social distancing are required in office and for appearances.

Public Comments	This office does not do Legal Aid applications, must apply by phone to the Client Service Centre.
Hours	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	For translation services, contact Client Service Centre.
Fees	None

Site Location	Lower level
Located In Community	Cobourg
Address & Map	Ontario Court of Justice, 860 William St Cobourg, ON Canada K9A 3A9
Intersection	William St and Burnham St
Physical Access	Fully Accessible

Office Phone	905-377-9159
Toll Free Phone	1-800-668-8258, Client Service Centre
Fax	905-377-9778
E-Mail	info@lao.on.ca
Website	www.legalaid.on.ca
Mailing Address	Ontario Court of Justice, 860 William St Cobourg, ON Canada K9A 3A9