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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
Legal Aid Alberta hosts “Ask a Lawyer” series with Global Morning Show
LAA family lawyer Jessica Chapman kicks off Global News TV segment with insights and expertise on
Legal Aid Alberta adds new way of assisting sexual assault complainants in complex legal territory
New procedure will help reduce delays and provide Albertans with lawyers who can help protect their
Six ways the pandemic is changing the legal services landscape as we know it
How Legal Aid Alberta is finding solutions to ensure Albertans have access to justice. Â Communications
New Youth Criminal Law Panel to improve access to justice for young people
We’re working to ensure vulnerable Albertans have access to consistent high quality legal representation no matter
Five helpful tips for when you need legal support
Staying informed is the best way to ensure timely access to justice for yourself and other
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Celebrating 53 years of protecting access to justice
Legal Aid Alberta continues to evolve and meet the legal needs of Albertans. Â 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,
Meet Legal Aid Alberta’s summer students
Summer student program gives future lawyers important experience in child welfare, family, immigration and adult criminal defence. For a second-year law student looking to gain
How Legal Aid Alberta supports people through Mental Health Court
Mental Health Week runs May 4 to 10 and is a timely reminder that mental health touches every corner of our lives, including the justice system.
Mental Health Court in Edmonton: How it works
Legal Aid Alberta plays an important role in Mental Health Court and protecting access to justice. Mental Health Court is a specialized court in Edmonton
Who gets custody of the pets in a divorce in Alberta?
Most people consider pets part of the family, but the law says otherwise. Legal Aid Alberta lawyers Sheila Raffray and Chuck Easton explain. Â Division