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PET0559
Last Modified:
07 Mar 2024
Last Full Update:
11 May 2023
Description
| Description (Service) | A blend of remote and in-person services are now available as part of Legal Aid Ontario's transition back to providing in-person services. Visit Legal Aid Ontario Client Portal for online service 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
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Service Details
| Hours | Office: Tue, Thu 8:30 am-4:30 pm Client Service Centre: Mon-Fri 8 am-5 pm |
| Areas Served | Kawartha Lakes ; Northumberland County ; Peterborough (County of) |
| Eligibility | Annual gross family income less than: 1 family member: $18,795 2 family members: $32,131 3 family members: $39,352 4 family members: $45,289 5 or more family members: $50,803 Single boarders: $12,330 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 | Other - 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 | |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
Contact Information
| Office Phone | 705-743-5430 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-888-828-3827, Peterborough ; 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 |
| Mailing Address | Nordia Building, Main Level, 364 Water St Peterborough, ON Canada K9H 3L6 |