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Legal Aid Alberta honours National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Sept. 30
An opportunity to listen, learn and take action. Legal Aid Alberta is observing National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (September 30) by providing our staff with
Legal Aid Alberta adjusting operations in response to escalating job action by criminal defence lawyers
We are focused on continuing to serve clients and to minimize service disruptions Legal Aid Alberta does not control the rate of pay for
A message from the Chair of the Legal Aid Alberta Board of Directors
“Our honour to partner with the over 1,200 roster lawyers that deliver essential legal services to tens of thousands of disadvantaged Albertans every year.” Communications
Legal Aid Alberta prepares for escalating job action by criminal defence lawyers
What Albertans need to know about accessing legal aid. EDMONTON – Yesterday, Legal Aid Alberta learned through media reports that criminal defence lawyers participating
One day at a time: Legal Aid Alberta managing withdrawal of duty counsel services by contracted criminal defence lawyers
LAA is making significant efforts to support Albertans in provincial courts. EDMONTON – Right now, more than 35,000 Albertans in 75 communities are receiving
Legal Aid Alberta responds to possible withdrawal of services by some private sector roster lawyers
Legal aid support will continue to be available in provincial courts. EDMONTON — Yesterday, members of three criminal defence organizations who do legal aid work
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