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Legal Aid Alberta provides services that help Albertans get access to justice.  If you need legal help, please choose the option that is the best fit for your situation or is the closest to answering your questions:
How do I get a lawyer?
Applying for legal aid coverage can be done at your nearest LAA Regional Office.
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I need legal help today
Do you have a legal question? Just need some information? Do you have court today?
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Do I qualify for support?
Legal aid coverage is determined by financial eligibility.
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I am a youth (under 18)
Do you think you might have a legal problem and need to talk to someone? Read more...
I have applied, what's next?
Now that I've applied for legal aid, how long until I get a lawyer?
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Answers to your legal questions.
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How Do I Get a Lawyer?

To Apply for Legal Aid

  1. Contact your nearest LAA office to find out when you can apply. Some offices require appointments, while others offer walk-in service.
  2. At your interview, you will NOT meet with a lawyer. (Exception: Edmonton Legal Services Centre does have staff lawyers on site who may offer brief services)  You will meet with a Legal Aid Officer who will complete your application with you and answer any questions you have about the legal aid process.
  3. You can tell us who you would like as a lawyer at the time of your assessment, however please understand that Legal Aid Alberta reserves the right to appoint a lawyer to you from an existing list of lawyers who take legal aid cases. 
  4. If you qualify for full legal aid coverage, your Legal Aid Officer/Interviewer will let you know when you should call your local LAA office to find out which lawyer has accepted your case.
  5. Typically it takes anywhere from 2 – 7 days for LAA to appoint a lawyer to you.  However, please be aware that it may take longer depending on the availability of lawyers and the nature of your case.

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