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Duty counsel: The unsung heroes of the justice system

Oct 12, 2023

Oct. 27 is a day to honour staff and roster lawyers who support Albertans on the frontlines of the justice system

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Ask a Lawyer: National Duty Counsel Day can be a powerful tool for those heading to court

Oct 3, 2023

Legal Aid Alberta staff lawyer Sean Smith shares the significance of knowing your rights and the crucial role of duty counsel in Canada

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Legal Aid Alberta offers a free webinar for parents and youth on teen crime on Oct. 4

Oct 3, 2023

Legal Aid Alberta staff lawyer on 630CHED to discuss upcoming webinar on teens and crime

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Gladue principles and factors: What you need to know

Sep 27, 2023

R. v. Gladue established guidelines for courts when dealing with Indigenous people

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Legal Aid Alberta announces early closure Sept. 29 for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Sep 27, 2023

Legal Aid Alberta allows employees time for learning and reflection to honour residential school survivors on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

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Ask a Lawyer: Canadian Justice System v. American TV Legal Dramas

Sep 6, 2023

Legal Aid Alberta staff lawyer Cameron Mitchell addresses common misconceptions about our justice system and how our courts work

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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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