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On the front lines with the Emergency Protection Order Program
Applying for an EPO can be overwhelming, emotionally charged, and confusing. Legal Aid Alberta reduces barriers
Improving access to justice with Early Appearance Assistance, prioritization of calls
Starting July 15, Legal Aid Alberta is making changes that position us at the forefront of
Ask A Lawyer: The Vital Role of Duty Counsel
Legal Aid Alberta lawyer Andrew Holko appears on the July 6, 2021 episode of the Ask
Fleeing LGBTQ2S+ persecution, refugee claimant starts a new life with help from Legal Aid Alberta
Western countries have made a great deal of progress providing equal rights to people identifying as
Over 300 attend Legal Aid Alberta webinar on Indigenous Courts and restorative justice
Over 300 people gathered online to learn about Indigenous people and the law, in a virtual
Legal Aid Alberta offers free public webinar to bust myths about Indigenous people and the law
There is a common misconception that Indigenous people “get off easy,” and Legal Aid Alberta lawyers
In The News
Legal Aid Alberta’s 2025–26 annual report now available
Legal Aid Alberta’s 2025–26 annual report highlights progress on strategic Quality, Access and Accountability priorities that shape how we deliver legal services to Albertans.
What separated parents need to know about summer travel with children
Separated or divorced parents should plan ahead before making summer travel plans. Learn when to refer to a parenting agreement, what information to share with
Why Indigenous representation matters in Alberta’s justice system: from drywaller to lawyer
Legal Aid Alberta lawyer Justin Hjelsvold turned in his drywall trowel for a career in law and a chance to improve access to justice for
Why Gladue principles matter and how Indigenous Courts are changing justice in Alberta
Reflecting on justice and reconciliation during National Indigenous History Month. June is National Indigenous History Month, a time to recognize the histories cultures and contributions
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,