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Seven scary legal situations that Legal Aid can help with
Being afraid of the legal system is as natural as being scared of the dark. Communications

Meet the Legal Aid lawyer who’s been helping at-risk youth find their way for over 20 years
“The reason I fight so hard for my clients.” For two decades, Legal Aid Alberta

“A vital mission”
Long Service Awards celebrate 23 employees from around Alberta who’ve been with Legal Aid for five,10,15

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
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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
New agreement ensures a strong future for legal aid in Alberta
Left to right: Ryan Callioux, KC, board chair, Legal Aid Alberta; Mickey Amery, KC, Minister of Justice and Attorney General; Stacy Petriuk, KC, President-Elect (2025-26)
Legal Aid Alberta reaffirms commitment to reconciliation on National Indigenous Peoples Day
June 21 marks National Indigenous Peoples Day — a time to celebrate the rich cultures, contributions, and histories of First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples
New faces, renewed energy: Meet Legal Aid Alberta’s 2025 summer students
There are sure signs that spring has sprung: temperatures rise, flowers bloom, and, at Legal Aid Alberta, summer students join the team and begin their
Thank you for 52 years of access to justice
On May 24, LAA celebrates another year of protecting the legal rights of Albertans. Since 1973, Legal Aid Alberta has played a pivotal role in