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Criminal Trial Group is taking on Alberta’s most complex client cases
A Legal Aid Alberta Criminal Trial Group marking its first year of operations has been in
Family Day is no holiday for many Alberta families and children embroiled in long-drawn-out legal disputes
An insider look at some of the challenges Alberta families are facing right now from a
Courts and COVID-19: What Albertans need to know
As the pandemic threatens to push our health care system to the brink, other essential sectors
Extended court restrictions: Q&A for legal aid clients and Albertans
Legal Aid Alberta is continuing to work closely with the judiciary to navigate this difficult period.
“The whole system needs you”
As a lawyer, helping some of Alberta’s most disadvantaged citizens can be a profound source of
Legal Aid Alberta adopts temporary measures to support individuals in custody
Legal Aid Alberta has become aware that some individuals in custody have been unable to contact
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Black History Month: learning from Black history to build stronger communities
Learning, listening and honouring Black brilliance across generations February is Black History Month in Canada, a time to recognize and celebrate the histories, contributions and lived experiences of Black people
Legal Aid Alberta and Alberta Union of Provincial Employees sign new collective agreement
The Collective Agreement reflects our commitment to supporting employees and strengthening access to justice across Alberta. Legal Aid Alberta (LAA) and the Alberta Union of
Who speaks for the kids? Representing children in family court
Legal Aid Alberta staff lawyer Douglas McLachlan explains how children and youth are represented in court. For most Albertans, Family Day is a chance
Legal Aid Alberta named one of Alberta’s Top 85 Employers for 2026
Honour recognizes LAA’s commitment to staff well-being and access to justice. Legal Aid Alberta has been named one of Alberta’s Top 85 Employers for 2026. In Canada’s fastest-growing province, where employers are
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)