Roster Updates

EPO Duty Counsel Certificates are issued to Duty Counsel for Claimants and Respondents at the EPO review stage. There is no financial requirement for an

Join us on Wednesday, March 26, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. for an informative and engaging virtual training session exploring the evolving landscape of child welfare law.

We’re working hard to make your interactions with LAA straightforward and efficient. That’s why you’ll soon see changes on the LAA Roster Resources web pages.

March 6, 2025 I am pleased to announce that Greg Lazin has joined Legal Aid Alberta as Fractional General Counsel, starting part-time on March 3,

Legal Aid Alberta and you, our roster, have a shared commitment to delivering quality counsel to clients. In order to meet our shared obligations to

If you’re interested in learning more about the area of child representation, LAA invites you to a public webinar during Access to Justice Week to learn

In 2025, Legal Aid Alberta is focused on improving the lawyer portal to help you manage and invoice certificates more efficiently and make it easier

At Legal Aid Alberta, we believe an important measure of success is the satisfaction and trust of our stakeholders. That’s why we are committed to enhancing our

Representation of children in high-conflict parenting matters is a mandated service under Legal Aid Alberta’s Governance Agreement and a priority area of practice. To ensure

While Tariff item 13.10 is called “Preparation for Trial,” its intended use is broader than just for trials in Court of Justice and Court of

The Government of Alberta’s consultation sessions regarding legal aid services have now concluded, with a total of three sessions held over the past two to

LAA is introducing a standardized online form on our website for clients, roster lawyers and others to share their feedback about LAA services. This form

Legal Aid Alberta plays an important role in addressing domestic violence. In addition to providing training to family violence prevention organizations and police services across

While Legal Aid Alberta’s staff and roster lawyers, along with their support staff, work tirelessly to ensure that disadvantaged Albertans are able to enjoy their

When LAA receives a court order for s 486.3 counsel, a certificate is created for a roster lawyer to conduct cross-examination of the specified witness or

Legal Aid Alberta has opened applications for roster criminal duty counsel. We are looking to add to our current DC complement, especially with lawyers whose

Legal Aid Alberta is committed to continual review of current processes and strives to gain efficiencies wherever possible. During a recent conversation with some family

This week, Ministry of Justice shared its plans for a legal aid consultation involving key justice system partners, including Legal Aid Alberta (LAA). As you

There can be significant immigration consequences for permanent residents and foreign nationals (aka temporary residents such as visitors, students and workers) when they are charged

As you may be aware, Legal Aid Alberta established the Child Representation Panel on April 1, 2022, with a three-year term. Lawyers who have a

Roster lawyers who would like to be listed on the Legal Aid Alberta Lawyer Directory can request to be added at any time by emailing

October 27 is Duty Counsel Day – a national day of recognition of the vital role duty counsel play in our justice system. You can support the

There are a lot of ways to get in touch with in-court duty counsel, but only one of them is absolutely reliable. If requesting an

This is a reminder that Legal Aid Alberta clients must pay their LAA legal fees before receiving funds from their legal matters. LAA roster lawyers