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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: PET0224 | Last Modified: 20 Apr 2022 | Last Full Update: 20 Apr 2022 |
| 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 legalaid.on.ca/covid-19 for up to date information on legal aid services Lawyers provide immediate legal assistance to low-income individuals who would otherwise be unrepresented and unassisted in the courtroom. Lawyers quickly assess a client’s legal situation and provide advice, information and representation. May include:
Duty counsel is available in Provincial Court and Young Offender Court. See separate listing for duty counsel at Family Court Client Service Centre phone line also provides free information, referral and advice from a lawyer |
| Service Details | |
| Hours | COVID19 Office is closed to the public. Client Service Centre: Mon-Fri 8 am-5 pm |
| Areas Served | Peterborough (County of) |
| Eligibility | Low-income individuals appearing in court without a lawyer |
| Application | visit website or call the Client Service Centre for more information |
| 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 | Peterborough |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Simcoe St and Charlotte St |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | 705-743-5430 |
| Toll Free Phone | Peterborough 1-888-828-3827 * Client Service Centre 1-800-668-8258 |
| TTY Phone | 1-866-641-8867 |
| info@lao.on.ca | |
| Website | www.legalaid.on.ca |