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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: PET0559 | 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 Accepts applications for legal aid from low-income individuals with legal issues in areas including criminal, family, immigration, mental health and poverty law Evaluates clients’ financial circumstances and type of legal problem to determine if clients are eligible for a legal aid certificate * provides eligible clients with a voucher to pay a private practice lawyer * must use a participating lawyer who accepts legal aid certificates 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. |
| Areas Served | Kawartha Lakes ; Northumberland County ; Peterborough (County of) |
| Eligibility | Annual gross family income less than: 1 family member: $14,453 2 family members: $25,003 3 family members: $28,503 4 family members: $32,207 5 or more family members: $35,749 Single boarders: $9,501 Low-income applicants with an income above these levels may qualify for a Legal Aid Certificate with a contribution agreement * required to make monthly payments to repay some or all legal fees Individuals experiencing domestic violence may be eligible under a separate set of income eligibility guidelines See full eligibility criteria at legalaid.on.ca/eligibility |
| Application | To apply call the Client Service Centre Mon-Fri 8 am-5 pm |
| Languages | English ; French - all services available in French ; Client Service Centre provides assistance in over 200 languages |
| Fees | Service ; Legal representation fees vary depending on service required and client's ability to pay * sliding scale from partial to complete fee coverage |
| Address and Location | |
| Located In Community | Peterborough |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Water St and Simcoe 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 |
| Fax | 705-743-1150 |
| info@lao.on.ca | |
| Website | www.legalaid.on.ca |