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Ask a Lawyer: Divorce and family breakdown
LAA lawyer Caitlin Zeran joined Global News Morning Edmonton to talk about the rules of child and spousal support and the common misconceptions of the
Articling in Action: Q&As with LAA students-at-law
Meet the newest faces of access to justice. Read more on what brought them to LAA and their experiences so far. At Legal
Future of access to justice: Legal Aid Alberta law student positions in high demand
At LAA, students get hands on, real-life experience and insight into the realities of what many disadvantaged Albertans encounter on a daily basis. Highlights
Ask a Lawyer: The spectrum of family violence
Legal Aid Alberta lawyer Scott Thurmeier explains that family violence can be defined beyond acts of physical violence Legal Aid Alberta lawyers are known
Additional interim increase in pay from Alberta government for private practice lawyers taking legal aid cases
Legal Aid Alberta will implement 25 per cent rate increase effective Jan. 1 The Ministry of Justice has authorized a further interim increase to the
Legal Aid Alberta honours 51 long serving employees
LAA celebrates team members who have dedicated their careers to delivering access to justice for disadvantaged Albertans The year is 2017. Unicorn food has
In The News
As Pride Season begins, Chuck Easton discusses legal rights and protections with CBC
Legal Aid Alberta family lawyer Chuck Easton appeared on the Wise Counsel segment of CBC radio’s Edmonton AM morning show on June 12 to discuss legal rights and protections for members of the LGBTQ2S+ community.
CBC Edmonton | June 13, 2024
Ask a Lawyer: Supporting clients at Indigenous Courts
Legal Aid Alberta staff lawyer Jay Gill appeared on Global News to explain what Indigenous courts are, why they’re important and how they work.
Global Edmonton | June 4, 2024
Ask A Lawyer: Ensuring fair treatment in court for people with mental health issues
Legal Aid Alberta staff lawyer Justin Hjelsvold speaks with Global News anchor Vinesh Pratap about what happens when people with mental health issues come into contact with the courts, and how a unique Mental Health Court is making a difference.
Global Edmonton | May 7, 2024
Ask a Lawyer: Representing children in high-conflict divorce cases
LAA staff lawyer Elizabeth Turner speaks with Global News Edmonton about her experience representing children in Alberta who are caught in the middle of high conflict family breakups.
Global Edmonton | February 7, 2024
Ask a Lawyer: Family violence prevention
Legal Aid Alberta staff lawyers Jessica Chapman and Ruth Williams join Global News Morning Edmonton to shed light on family violence, the overlaps for those in immigration matters and the supports available.
Global Edmonton | November 10, 2023