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Ask a Lawyer: Family Violence Prevention
Legal Aid Alberta staff lawyers Jessica Chapman and Ruth Williams join Global News Morning Edmonton to
October 27 is Duty Counsel Day in the Classroom
More than 1,700 students in schools across Canada are learning about Duty Counsel Day, their legal
Duty Counsel: First Line of Defence
Regardless of your income, LAA duty counsel are on the spot in provincial docket courts in
Duty counsel: The unsung heroes of the justice system
Oct. 27 is a day to honour staff and roster lawyers who support Albertans on the
Ask a Lawyer: National Duty Counsel Day can be a powerful tool for those heading to court
Legal Aid Alberta staff lawyer Sean Smith shares the significance of knowing your rights and the
Legal Aid Alberta offers a free webinar for parents and youth on teen crime on Oct. 4
Legal Aid Alberta staff lawyer on 630CHED to discuss upcoming webinar on teens and crime
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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
Researcher-turned-lawyer created largest database of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls
What you need to know Dr. Sasha Reid is a family lawyer at Legal Aid Alberta. Reid has a background in psychology, criminology, sociology, education
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
Understanding Indigenous Peoples experiences in the justice system
As National Day for Truth and Reconciliation approaches on Sept. 30, it is an opportunity to learn more about the ongoing challenges Indigenous Peoples face and
How Legal Aid Alberta’s roster program helps connect Albertans with legal representation
What many Albertans may not realize is that much of Legal Aid Alberta’s work is delivered through a network of private lawyers who take legal