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Mental health court is a gateway to a better life for Alberta’s marginalized community, says Legal Aid Alberta lawyer
For Mental Health Awareness Week, LAA lawyer Amna Qureshi talks about how Edmonton’s mental health court

Drug court graduate a “pillar of strength”
Two years ago, 33-year-old Tyson was living on the streets of Edmonton and addicted to meth.

Legal Aid Alberta announces extension of new initiative to help Albertans prepare for court remotely
Legal Aid Alberta is urging Albertans to call the Advance Appearance Duty Counsel program up to

“Honoured to serve”: Ryan Callioux appointed new Chair of Legal Aid Alberta Board of Directors
Called to the Alberta Bar in 2002, Ryan Callioux is an Edmonton-area lawyer who has dedicated

Drywaller swaps toolbelt for lawyer’s briefcase
Legal Aid Alberta’s first Indigenous Summer Student Program placement a unique milestone in law student’s journey.

Common questions about parenting conflicts during COVID-19
Co-parenting during a pandemic is no different than when there is no pandemic: decisions should be
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Ask a Lawyer: Mental health and the justice system
Mental Health Week is May 5 – 11, raising awareness of the fact that many people – regardless of demographics – struggle with different forms
Legal help at your fingertips: Four easy resources to guide you through legal aid
Dealing with a legal issue is stressful. We understand that — especially when life is already overwhelming due to things like family violence, addiction, or
Legal Aid Alberta helps immigration and refugee applicants
Moving to a new country is an enormous undertaking, and one that thousands of people choose when coming to Canada each year. Some have been
Legal Aid Alberta celebrates 28 long-service employees
Year after year, “LAA has been there” to provide access to justice “Thank you for listening.” These are the most gratifying words Kevin
Ask a Lawyer: Women in the legal profession
This Saturday, March 8, marks International Women’s Day. It is a day of unity, celebration, reflection, advocacy, and action and is celebrated in many countries
Ask a Lawyer: Representing children in family court
In high-conflict family cases, child representation is vital In family breakups, especially when parents are at an impasse, it is important that the voices