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Legal aid duty counsel stood by me at my lowest points

Oct 15, 2021

Everyone deserves to have someone by their side.

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Duty Counsel Spotlight: Child Welfare and Family Law

Oct 7, 2021

“The court system is intimidating and complex, and involves a set of rules that are different from day-to-day living. There are a number of myths out there about legal rights."

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Ask A Lawyer: Duty Counsel Day and the impact of duty counsel lawyers

Oct 6, 2021

Duty Counsel Day is Oct. 27 during Access to Justice Week in Canada.

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Join LAA in observing National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Sep 24, 2021

Legal Aid Alberta has gone orange this week as one way to observe National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, September 30.   Across the country, Canadians are using the day to learn about...

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LAA making time to reflect and honour residential school survivors, victims, communities on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Sep 17, 2021

Legal Aid Alberta offices will close early to the public on September 30, allowing our teams to observe National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Most LAA services will continue as...

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Ask A Lawyer: In child welfare cases, family law duty counsel lawyers balance the scales

Sep 7, 2021

Family law is a broad area of law aimed at solving family and child welfare issues that are seemingly insurmountable. It isn’t unusual for people to find themselves in need...

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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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