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Ask A Lawyer: Representing children in family court

Feb 4, 2025

In high-conflict family cases, child representation is vital

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Here for the kids: Legal Aid Alberta represents children in high-conflict parenting disputes

Feb 3, 2025

Access to Justice Week webinar on Feb. 7 will help educate Albertans on importance of child representation and children’s legal rights

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Legal Aid Alberta is making it easier and faster for Albertans to access the legal help they need

Jan 31, 2025

A look at some of the ways LAA is improving services to enhance access to justice

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Helping Albertans take their first steps toward justice is on Sarah’s daily to-do list

Jan 17, 2025

“It doesn’t matter what you hear over the phone. You have to be professional and neutral.”

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Ask A Lawyer: Protecting Albertans' rights at police stations, 24-7

Jan 8, 2025

Legal Aid Alberta lawyers are on the job 24-7 to protect the rights of people detained or arrested by police.

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Gift-wrapped for you: The 12 Months of Ask a Lawyer

Dec 18, 2024

For Legal Aid Alberta staff lawyers, the season of giving lasts all year.

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In The News

As Pride Season begins, Chuck Easton discusses legal rights and protections with CBC
Legal Aid Alberta family lawyer Chuck Easton appeared on the Wise Counsel segment of CBC radio’s Edmonton AM morning show on June 12 to discuss legal rights and protections for members of the LGBTQ2S+ community.
CBC Edmonton | June 13, 2024

Ask a Lawyer: Supporting clients at Indigenous Courts
Legal Aid Alberta staff lawyer Jay Gill appeared on Global News to explain what Indigenous courts are, why they’re important and how they work.
Global Edmonton | June 4, 2024

Ask A Lawyer: Ensuring fair treatment in court for people with mental health issues
Legal Aid Alberta staff lawyer Justin Hjelsvold speaks with Global News anchor Vinesh Pratap about what happens when people with mental health issues come into contact with the courts, and how a unique Mental Health Court is making a difference.
Global Edmonton | May 7, 2024

Ask a Lawyer: Representing children in high-conflict divorce cases
LAA staff lawyer Elizabeth Turner speaks with Global News Edmonton about her experience representing children in Alberta who are caught in the middle of high conflict family breakups.
Global Edmonton | February 7, 2024

Ask a Lawyer: Family violence prevention
Legal Aid Alberta staff lawyers Jessica Chapman and Ruth Williams join Global News Morning Edmonton to shed light on family violence, the overlaps for those in immigration matters and the supports available.
Global Edmonton | November 10, 2023

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