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Ask a Lawyer: Elder abuse
Legal Aid Alberta family lawyers increasingly concerned by cases of elder abuse. Legal protections are available
Interim increase to LAA Financial Eligibility Guidelines and tariff rate paid to roster lawyers
The Ministry of Justice and Solicitor General has authorized interim increases to the LAA Financial Eligibility
Legal Aid Alberta lawyers are “part of the solution” at new Edmonton Indigenous Court
Indigenous courts aim to address over-representation of Indigenous people in criminal justice system Legal Aid
Mentorship, hands-on experience for Indigenous law students
Legal Aid Alberta’s Indigenous Summer Students Program “a great way to give back,” says University of
A message to roster lawyers from the LAA Board of Directors, CEO and Executive Team
Roster lawyers are integral to LAA. They are our closest partners and though we do not
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
In The News
Family violence in Alberta: How to get an Emergency Protection Order
What you need to know An Emergency Protection Order (EPO) is a type of restraining order that may be used when family violence has occurred.
Julia McGraw: Helping families navigate difficult days
📍Calgary, Alberta For Julia McGraw, family law is about helping people navigate some of the most stressful and emotional moments of their lives. Whether she’s
Bobbi Jo Hennigar: On the frontlines of the justice system
📍Fort McMurray, Alberta Legal Aid Alberta’s Bobbi Jo Hennigar describes her role as a duty counsel as the legal equivalent of an emergency room doctor.
David Paull, K.C: Standing up for clients in rural Alberta
📍Wetaskiwin, Alberta When David Paull, KC, joined Legal Aid Alberta (LAA) as a staff duty counsel in 2012, he was already 27 years into
Duty Counsel Day shines a light on Alberta’s frontline legal advocates
What you need to know Oct. 27 is Duty Counsel Day across Canada Duty counsel are lawyers who provide free, on-the-spot legal information, advice and
Legal Aid Alberta welcomes two new members to the Board of Directors
Experienced leaders join Legal Aid Alberta Board of Directors. Legal Aid Alberta (LAA) is pleased to welcome Meryl Whittaker and Kristy Isert to its Board