Ask a Lawyer: Ins-and-outs of bail hearings in Alberta
What to do if you’re arrested and denied bail. Protect your legal rights. Legal Aid Alberta bail lawyers are free for all Albertans. Bail hearings and self-representation have become trending topics in nationwide news coverage and social media amidst the so-called “Freedom Convoy” protests. Dave Lloyd, Justice of the Peace bail lawyer with […]
It started with a pair of shoes
Legal Aid Alberta’s Jenny Le shares the story of her journey to Canada and, ultimately, the Client Services team Jenny Le took a leap of faith when she moved to Canada. Living in the large, bustling city of Ho Chi Minh, Le was content with her day-to-day life in Vietnam—raising her two daughters […]
Legal Aid Alberta takes home two Alberta Community Justice Awards
LAA’s Jessica Buffalo and Emergency Protection Order Program (EPOP) celebrated for leadership, innovation and dedication On Friday, June 17, Legal Aid Alberta received two Alberta Community Justice Awards during a ceremony held in Lacombe, Alberta. The Emergency Protection Order Program (EPOP) received the Community Justice Award in Service Enhancement and Lawyer Jessica Buffalo received the Community […]
Family violence still rising: Legal Aid Alberta faces increase in requests for emergency protection orders
Applications for emergency protection orders have risen by 17 per cent in the last four years. Alberta continues to see a spike in family violence, with emergency protection order (EPO) applications up 17 per cent since 2018. Legal Aid Alberta (LAA) staff lawyers working within the Emergency Protection Order Program (EPOP) report 2,267 opened files […]
Students-at-law: four tips for making the most of your experience as a roster articling student
Advice from Legal Aid Alberta staff lawyers on how to build your way to a successful career. Around seventy students-at-law are connected to Legal Aid Alberta as members of the roster. Students are the future of legal aid and the legal profession. As a part of our organization, they contribute to our work in […]
Ask a Lawyer: What is the Gladue report?
Legal Aid Alberta’s Jessica Buffalo appeared on Global News Morning Edmonton to explain the process that goes behind the Gladue report and its impact on the Canadian justice system. An individual’s family, community and personal history can often affect a person’s life and decision-making. For Indigenous people in Canada, there can be a complex […]
Being a lawyer takes practice!
Vanessa Cork joins Alberta Law Society’s Practice Review Committee You could be the hardest-working lawyer in the world—but sometimes, everyone needs a little bit of help—and that’s where Alberta Law Society’s Practice Review Committee steps in. Vanessa Cork, LAA Legal Services Manager in Lethbridge, felt compelled to share her skills and knowledge […]
Lawyer panels bring high quality legal expertise to Alberta’s most disadvantaged
To better connect marginalized Albertans with the expertise they need, Legal Aid Alberta has established lawyer panels in the areas of child representation, youth criminal law and complainant counsel. A child caught in the middle of a high-conflict parental dispute. A young person charged with a serious crime. A survivor of sexual assault facing […]
Ask a Lawyer: Navigating the court system for the first time
Senior Advisory Counsel Danny Lynn appears on Global News Morning to talk about a day in the life of a duty counsel lawyer and training opportunities for private practice lawyers on the LAA roster. “It’s like being pushed onto the stage during a Shakespearean play. You don’t understand what people are saying, and you […]
Legal Aid Alberta, Government of Alberta announce long-awaited tariff review and modernization
New tariff will provide the simplicity needed for a more timely, stronger legal aid system for all Albertans. In consultation with the Government of Alberta’s Ministry of Justice and Solicitor General, Legal Aid Alberta (LAA) has been asked to lead the review and update of our tariff, starting immediately – something that has not been done […]