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2020 Year in Review
The pandemic has exacerbated the struggles faced by many Albertans and demand for Legal Aid services
‘Tis the season for parents to be extra cautious and creative with child custody visits
Legal Aid Alberta family lawyers: “Co-parenting can continue but at the same time you have to
Answering the call: Meet the frontline intake staff who assist Albertans during the pandemic
Legal Aid Alberta hires additional Contact Centre staff to meet increased demands for services amid COVID-19
COVID-19 Update: Legal Aid Alberta services
We are committed to serving our clients through the ongoing period of uncertainty Legal Aid
Hundreds attend Legal Aid Alberta webinar on emergency protection orders
Watch a recording of the session and browse FAQs. Hundreds of Albertans attended Legal Aid
Legal Aid Alberta hosts first ever public event in response to growing family violence during COVID-19
“Family violence should not be a private matter. Everyone in the community needs to be vigilant.”
In The News
Separating fact from fiction in the Canadian legal system
Legal Aid Alberta staff criminal duty council Cameron Mitchell joined Global Edmonton to help unpack some of the facts from the fiction, from arrests and police interrogations to what to what to expect in the courtroom.
Legal Aid Alberta’s 2025 in review
How Legal Aid Alberta has protected access to justice for Albertans across the province. 2025 was a critical year for Legal Aid Alberta (LAA)
Supporting Albertans facing family violence matters
November is Family Violence Prevention Month, a time to raise awareness of this serious issue, and the ways Legal Aid Alberta can support claimants and
Duty Counsel: Your first line of defence
Going to court can be a stressful experience for anyone. Fortunately, Canadians have a Charter right to legal representation and legal aid organizations across the
Office closure on Sept. 30: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Legal Aid Alberta (LAA) offices and phone lines will be closed in recognition of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. On Sept. 30, we observe
The role of youth duty counsel in the justice system
The Youth Criminal Justice Act ensures that young people are treated fairly – and differently than adults – if they come into conflict with the