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The driving forces behind Legal Aid Alberta
Legal Aid Alberta celebrates its 50th anniversary and 52 employees with a combined total of 530
Legal Aid Alberta offices closed Dec. 25 to Jan. 1
Legal Aid Alberta offices will be closed beginning Dec. 25, 2023 to Jan. 1, 2024 and
In-person immigration workshop prompts insightful discussions in immigration law
More than 40 roster lawyers attend in-person workshops to learn and discuss the latest legal developments
Legal Aid Alberta welcomes two new members to the Board of Directors
Community leaders join Legal Aid Alberta’s Board of Directors to strengthen our commitment to serve Albertans
Protecting Alberta families: Providing legal protection for victims of domestic violence in all its forms
Domestic violence isn’t just physical – and the telltale signs are not always clear. Legal Aid
Ask a Lawyer: Family Violence Prevention
Legal Aid Alberta staff lawyers Jessica Chapman and Ruth Williams join Global News Morning Edmonton to
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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
Reuniting families in child welfare cases
Regardless of a family’s background, there can be times when circumstances in a home put a child’s well-being at risk. In those instances, the child
New agreement ensures a strong future for legal aid in Alberta
Left to right: Ryan Callioux, KC, board chair, Legal Aid Alberta; Mickey Amery, KC, Minister of Justice and Attorney General; Stacy Petriuk, KC, President-Elect (2025-26)
Legal Aid Alberta reaffirms commitment to reconciliation on National Indigenous Peoples Day
June 21 marks National Indigenous Peoples Day — a time to celebrate the rich cultures, contributions, and histories of First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples