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Teens and the Law: What to do if bad behaviour turns criminal

Feb 19, 2021

Legal Aid Alberta is improving access to justice for rural youth and teaching parents about the criminal justice system .

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Legal Aid Alberta combines expertise of youth and adult criminal lawyers to improve access to justice for vulnerable Albertans

Feb 12, 2021

LAA’s Criminal Trial Group prioritizes needs-based representation instead of age or location.

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FEB. 24 VIRTUAL PUBLIC EVENT — Teens and the law: What to do if bad behaviour turns criminal

Feb 11, 2021

Legal Aid Alberta hosts virtual event for the public on February 24.

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Legal Aid Alberta hosts “Ask a Lawyer” series with Global Morning Show

Feb 8, 2021

LAA family lawyer Jessica Chapman kicks off Global News TV segment with insights and expertise on child support payments.

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Legal Aid Alberta adds new way of assisting sexual assault complainants in complex legal territory

Feb 3, 2021

New procedure will help reduce delays and provide Albertans with lawyers who can help protect their rights in sexual assault trials.

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Six ways the pandemic is changing the legal services landscape as we know it

Jan 21, 2021

How Legal Aid Alberta is finding solutions to ensure Albertans have access to justice.

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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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