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LAA’s newest duty counsel lawyer: “I knew I wanted to be a lawyer…to make a difference.”
Three LAA lawyers mark 30 years at the bar
The 90 years of combined experience for three LAA lawyers celebrating three decades in the profession
Duty Counsel Day: raising awareness of the profound impact of dedicated lawyers
Canadians benefit from outstanding social services. We’re all familiar with our public health care, but few
Ask A Lawyer: When your freedom is on the line, LAA is here to help
Many Albertans find themselves at a disadvantage if they’re arrested and being held in custody by
Mental Health Court provides support for LAA client to “do the hard work”
Teh Yellowbird was at one of the lowest points of his life. Unable to get his
On the front lines with adult criminal duty counsel
“It’s fantastically rewarding work. You’re dealing with people, often at their first court appearance, who are
In The News
Celebrating 53 years of protecting access to justice
Legal Aid Alberta continues to evolve and meet the legal needs of Albertans. For more than five decades, Legal Aid Alberta (LAA) has been
You can’t pour from an empty cup: Mental health awareness for Alberta’s criminal defence, family and immigration lawyers
May is Mental Health Awareness Month — and if you practise criminal defence, family law or immigration and refugee law, this is for you. The legal profession prizes resilience, analytical thinking,
Meet Legal Aid Alberta’s summer students
Summer student program gives future lawyers important experience in child welfare, family, immigration and adult criminal defence. For a second-year law student looking to gain
How Legal Aid Alberta supports people through Mental Health Court
Mental Health Week runs May 4 to 10 and is a timely reminder that mental health touches every corner of our lives, including the justice system.
Mental Health Court in Edmonton: How it works
Legal Aid Alberta plays an important role in Mental Health Court and protecting access to justice. Mental Health Court is a specialized court in Edmonton
Who gets custody of the pets in a divorce in Alberta?
Most people consider pets part of the family, but the law says otherwise. Legal Aid Alberta lawyers Sheila Raffray and Chuck Easton explain. Division