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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: PET0224 | Last Modified: 01 Mar 2021 | Last Full Update: 16 Apr 2019 |
| 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 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: * 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 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 | 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 |