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Listen to the recorded messages to decide if you need to stay on hold. If you have already applied for LAA assistance, you do not need to call us back unless we ask you to.
LAA needs to prioritize callers who are in custody, under the age of 18, or are calling for the early appearance assistance program.
If you are not making a new application or calling for early appearance assistance, you will be placed on hold for the next available team member.
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If you’re calling from a jail, facility, or hospital, or if you are under the age of 18.
For new applications, help with new charges or to update financial information.
If you’ve already applied for Legal Aid and are calling for an update or asking who your lawyer is.
For help with your statement or bill from Legal Aid Alberta.
If you’re a member of the legal community or a roster lawyer contacting us about a certificate or invoice.
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1-866-382-7253
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10123 99 St NW
Edmonton, AB T5J 3H1
General questions about LAA
Is Legal Aid Alberta free?
The majority of Legal Aid Alberta’s services are not free. For most issues, Legal Aid Alberta lawyers charge a reduced hourly rate of $125.00 plus miscellaneous fees. The fees a lawyer can charge are outlined in our Legal Aid Tariff. A copy of the Tariff is available on our website, LAA Tariff.
Legal Aid pays your lawyer during your case and we work with you to set up a repayment plan. All clients are expected to repay Legal Aid Alberta for their lawyer’s services. There is no interest on a bill with Legal Aid Alberta, and you are not responsible for paying GST.
Does Legal Aid charge interest?
No, there is no interest on the amount owing to Legal Aid Alberta.
Who does Legal Aid Alberta help?
Across this vast province, from urban downtowns to small towns, significant numbers of Albertans depend on Legal Aid Alberta.
We help families in crisis and disadvantaged citizens of all ages who have come into conflict with the law, including youth, refugees and people who suffer mental illness or addictions.
Legal aid duty counsel lawyers are in courtrooms across Alberta to provide immediate legal information, advice and assistance to unrepresented people.