Roster Updates

We are pleased to inform you that the scheduled maintenance has been completed, and all systems, including the Lawyer Portal and DC Portal, are now

LAA systems temporarily unavailable or limited use from Sept. 18-23 What is happening?   Some of Legal Aid Alberta’s central technology systems, including the Lawyer Portal and

A strong lawyer-client relationship is vital to arriving at the best possible outcome for clients. To help ensure these relationships run smoothly for both lawyers

To the Legal Aid Alberta Roster, I am pleased to announce to our valued roster lawyers that Legal Aid Alberta, the Government of Alberta and

LAA systems are temporarily unavailable or limited use from Sept. 18-23.  What is happening?    Some of Legal Aid Alberta’s central technology systems, including the Lawyer Portal, will

Legal Aid Alberta provides extensive coverage on matters affecting incarcerated individuals. In recognition of Prisoners’ Justice Day on August 10, we’ve compiled a list of prison-related legal

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 [email protected].  The directory makes

We want to let you know that discussions have started between Legal Aid Alberta, the Ministry of Justice, and the Law Society of Alberta about

We want to let you know that discussions have started between Legal Aid Alberta, the Ministry of Justice, and the Law Society of Alberta about

Lawyers have been asking what method should be used when a client that already has a certificate with a lawyer obtains new charges, recognizing that

To our valued roster colleagues,    A week ago, with the Legal Aid Alberta Governance Agreement expired, the Board and the LAA Team stood up for

Legal Aid Alberta July 05, 2024   EDMONTON, AB – The Minister of Justice, Legal Aid Alberta and the Law Society of Alberta agree to

To our valued Roster Lawyers,  As of now, we have not received any official information from the Government of Alberta regarding the status of the

To our valued Roster Lawyers, As of now, we have not received any official information from the Government of Alberta regarding the status of the

To our valued Employees, Roster Lawyers, and Stakeholders,  Legal Aid Alberta has for the past several months been negotiating a new Governance Agreement with the Government of

Legal Aid Alberta Governance Agreement (PDF) To our valued Employees, Roster Lawyers, and Stakeholders, Legal Aid Alberta has for the past several months been negotiating

Legal Aid Alberta, together with our expert network of 1,200 roster lawyers across the province, is proud of its role in ensuring access to justice

Lawyer Portal will be unavailable from Friday, July 5 at 5 p.m. until Saturday, July 6 at 11:59 p.m. in order to implement several minor

Keeping detailed time sheets remains the best practice, and detailed time sheets will always be required for criminal files:   in which Extra Hours are claimed under tariff

R v AD, 2024, a recent case from the Alberta Court of Appeal, highlights the far-reaching importance of Gladue reports and principles. The Crown successfully appealed a sentence

Keeping detailed time sheets remains the best practice, and detailed time sheets will always be required for criminal files: in which Extra Hours are claimed

When a matter is concluded, counsel are required to advise Legal Aid of the outcome of the matter on the final invoice. This information can

Legal Aid Alberta is implementing a lawyer directory on its public website to better assist clients in selecting preferred counsel. Expanded travel guidelines, complemented by

When: May 25, 5 p.m. – May 27, 7 a.m. What: Lawyer Portal, DC Portal, and Client Gateway will be unavailable for updates. Thank you