Three cheers for LAA’s new board of directors
Legal Aid Alberta welcomes trio of new directors taking seats at the table. Catherine Braeuer, Brad Pickering, and Kent Teskey, QC, have been appointed to three-year terms on Legal Aid Alberta’s board of directors. An independent, non-profit organization that provides legal services, the board of directors are ambassadors for LAA and provide oversight of the […]
“Ask a Lawyer” TV segment on teenagers and crime
What to do when young people get in trouble with the law. “Ask a Lawyer” is a monthly segment on Global News Morning Edmonton at 7:40am on the first Tuesday of the month. Watch: Legal information for parents with troubled kids Legal Aid Alberta staff lawyer Karen McGowan, who has more than 20 […]
Sweeping changes to divorce law in Canada and what it means for Canadian parents and children
Amendments to the Divorce Act geared toward putting the needs of the child first Significant changes to Canada’s Divorce Act are coming into force March 1. These new laws are designed to promote children’s best interests, reduce family violence, help reduce poverty, and make the justice system more accessible and efficient. Legal Aid Alberta […]
Video and legal FAQs on youth criminal law
Albertans from across the province attend Legal Aid Alberta’s virtual event to learn about youth crime. On February 24, Albertans of every stripe and from every corner of the province logged in for Legal Aid Alberta’s virtual event Teens and the Law: What to do when bad behaviour turns criminal. LAA lawyer and youth criminal […]
Teens and the Law: What to do if bad behaviour turns criminal
Legal Aid Alberta is improving access to justice for rural youth and teaching parents about the criminal justice system . Communications and Public Relations February 19, 2021 Is it normal teen acting out or is it something far more? Legal Aid Alberta is helping its network of lawyers provide better legal service to young […]
Legal Aid Alberta hosts “Ask a Lawyer” series with Global Morning Show
LAA family lawyer Jessica Chapman kicks off Global News TV segment with insights and expertise on child support payments. Starting this month, Legal Aid Alberta will be featured on the first Tuesday of every month on the “Ask a Lawyer” segment of the Global Morning Show in Edmonton. Family lawyer Jessica Chapman […]
Legal Aid Alberta adds new way of assisting sexual assault complainants in complex legal territory
New procedure will help reduce delays and provide Albertans with lawyers who can help protect their rights in sexual assault trials. Communications and Public Relations February 03, 2021 Legal Aid Alberta (LAA) is speeding up the ways they help vulnerable Albertans in sexual assault cases by providing legal support for all complainants whose sexual history, […]
Six ways the pandemic is changing the legal services landscape as we know it
How Legal Aid Alberta is finding solutions to ensure Albertans have access to justice. Communications and Public Relations January 21, 2021 There are no upsides to a pandemic, although it has compelled our staff at Legal Aid Alberta to become even better problem solvers so we can continue helping people who need us the […]
New Youth Criminal Law Panel to improve access to justice for young people
We’re working to ensure vulnerable Albertans have access to consistent high quality legal representation no matter where they live. In the coming months, Legal Aid Alberta will establish the province’s first Youth Criminal Law Panel to help ensure vulnerable young Albertans have access to high quality legal representation no matter where they live. The […]
Five helpful tips for when you need legal support
Staying informed is the best way to ensure timely access to justice for yourself and other Albertans. On the first Monday of 2021, Legal Aid Alberta received more than 1,600 calls from Albertans in need of legal help. January is especially busy because the courts have just reopened after the holidays. As an […]