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Three cheers for LAA’s new board of directors
Legal Aid Alberta welcomes trio of new directors taking seats at the table. Catherine Braeuer,

“Ask a Lawyer” TV segment on teenagers and crime
What to do when young people get in trouble with the law. “Ask a Lawyer”

Sweeping changes to divorce law in Canada and what it means for Canadian parents and children
Amendments to the Divorce Act geared toward putting the needs of the child first Significant

Video and legal FAQs on youth criminal law
Albertans from across the province attend Legal Aid Alberta’s virtual event to learn about youth crime.

Teens and the Law: What to do if bad behaviour turns criminal
Legal Aid Alberta is improving access to justice for rural youth and teaching parents about the

Legal Aid Alberta combines expertise of youth and adult criminal lawyers to improve access to justice for vulnerable Albertans
LAA’s Criminal Trial Group prioritizes needs-based representation instead of age or location. As part of
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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)
Supporting Albertans facing family violence matters
November is Family Violence Prevention Month, a time to raise awareness of this serious issue, and the ways Legal Aid Alberta can support claimants and
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