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Ask a Lawyer: Navigating the court system for the first time
Senior Advisory Counsel Danny Lynn appears on Global News Morning to talk about a day in
Legal Aid Alberta, Government of Alberta announce long-awaited tariff review and modernization
New tariff will provide the simplicity needed for a more timely, stronger legal aid system for
Access to justice milestone: Legal Aid Alberta surpasses 120,000 bail hearings for Albertans held in custody
Justice of the Peace Bail Program ensures Albertans have proper legal representation at no cost during
Student placement program offers hands-on experience to legal education
Law student Casey Caines shares her experience in the student placement program with Legal Aid Alberta
LAA President, Board Chair each awarded Queen’s Counsel designation
Awards recognize exceptional merit and exemplary service in the Canadian justice system Members of the
Ask a Lawyer: Refugee options for those fleeing war in Ukraine and elsewhere
Williams appeared on Ask a Lawyer to share Legal Aid Alberta’s involvement in supporting individuals with immigration
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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
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