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Oct 16, 2020
“The reason I fight so hard for my clients."
Oct 16, 2020
Long Service Awards celebrate 23 employees from around Alberta who’ve been with Legal Aid for five,10,15 and 20 years.
Oct 8, 2020
For Mental Health Awareness Week, LAA lawyer Amna Qureshi talks about how Edmonton’s mental health court is changing lives.
Oct 5, 2020
Two years ago, 33-year-old Tyson was living on the streets of Edmonton and addicted to meth. Today, he’s sober, works as an outreach worker, and has reconnected with his daughters.
Sep 28, 2020
Legal Aid Alberta is urging Albertans to call the Advance Appearance Duty Counsel program up to 14 days ahead of their first court appearance.
Sep 22, 2020
Called to the Alberta Bar in 2002, Ryan Callioux is an Edmonton-area lawyer who has dedicated his professional legal career to helping families and children.
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
