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Duty Counsel Spotlight: Child Welfare and Family Law
“The court system is intimidating and complex, and involves a set of rules that are different
Ask A Lawyer: Duty Counsel Day and the impact of duty counsel lawyers
Duty Counsel Day is Oct. 27 during Access to Justice Week in Canada. Every
Join LAA in observing National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Legal Aid Alberta has gone orange this week as one way to observe National Day for
LAA making time to reflect and honour residential school survivors, victims, communities on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Legal Aid Alberta offices will close early to the public on September 30, allowing our teams
Ask A Lawyer: In child welfare cases, family law duty counsel lawyers balance the scales
Family law is a broad area of law aimed at solving family and child welfare issues
The most special day, bar none
LAA’s newest duty counsel lawyer: “I knew I wanted to be a lawyer…to make a difference.”
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Family violence in Alberta: How to get an Emergency Protection Order
What you need to know An Emergency Protection Order (EPO) is a type of restraining order that may be used when family violence has occurred.
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