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Family Day is no holiday for many Alberta families and children embroiled in long-drawn-out legal disputes

Feb 18, 2022

An insider look at some of the challenges Alberta families are facing right now from a family lawyer on the frontlines of the justice system.

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Answers to eight common questions about how legal aid works

Feb 16, 2022

Standing up for people’s rights is what we do. Here’s how, and why it matters.

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Courts and COVID-19: What Albertans need to know

Feb 3, 2022

As the pandemic threatens to push our health care system to the brink, other essential sectors are also being stretched beyond their normal limits – including the justice system. Staff...

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Extended court restrictions: Q&A for legal aid clients and Albertans

Feb 3, 2022

Legal Aid Alberta is continuing to work closely with the judiciary to navigate this difficult period.

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"The whole system needs you"

Feb 2, 2022

As a lawyer, helping some of Alberta’s most disadvantaged citizens can be a profound source of job satisfaction.

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Legal Aid Alberta adopts temporary measures to support individuals in custody

Jan 28, 2022

Legal Aid Alberta has become aware that some individuals in custody have been unable to contact LAA in a timely manner due to COVID-19 safety precautions.

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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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