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Legal Aid Alberta combines expertise of youth and adult criminal lawyers to improve access to justice for vulnerable Albertans
LAA’s Criminal Trial Group prioritizes needs-based representation instead of age or location. As part of

Legal Aid Alberta hosts “Ask a Lawyer” series with Global Morning Show
LAA family lawyer Jessica Chapman kicks off Global News TV segment with insights and expertise on

Legal Aid Alberta adds new way of assisting sexual assault complainants in complex legal territory
New procedure will help reduce delays and provide Albertans with lawyers who can help protect their

Six ways the pandemic is changing the legal services landscape as we know it
How Legal Aid Alberta is finding solutions to ensure Albertans have access to justice. Communications

New Youth Criminal Law Panel to improve access to justice for young people
We’re working to ensure vulnerable Albertans have access to consistent high quality legal representation no matter

Five helpful tips for when you need legal support
Staying informed is the best way to ensure timely access to justice for yourself and other
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Legal Aid Alberta helps immigration and refugee applicants
Moving to a new country is an enormous undertaking, and one that thousands of people choose when coming to Canada each year. Some have been
Legal Aid Alberta celebrates 28 long-service employees
Year after year, “LAA has been there” to provide access to justice “Thank you for listening.” These are the most gratifying words Kevin
Ask a Lawyer: Women in the legal profession
This Saturday, March 8, marks International Women’s Day. It is a day of unity, celebration, reflection, advocacy, and action and is celebrated in many countries
Ask a Lawyer: Representing children in family court
In high-conflict family cases, child representation is vital In family breakups, especially when parents are at an impasse, it is important that the voices
Here for the kids: Legal Aid Alberta represents children in high-conflict parenting disputes
Access to Justice Week webinar on Feb. 7 will help educate Albertans on importance of child representation and children’s legal rights During high-conflict family
Legal Aid Alberta is making it easier and faster for Albertans to access the legal help they need
A look at some of the ways LAA is improving services to enhance access to justice Every day across Alberta, Legal Aid Alberta helps