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Ask a Lawyer: Travel and co-parenting during the holiday season
The holiday season is upon us, and for many Alberta families experiencing separation or divorce, there
National Addictions Awareness Week: Drug Treatment Courts Breaking the Cycle of Addiction and Crime
This week marks National Addictions Awareness Week. Legal Aid Alberta supports fairness in the criminal justice
Ask a Lawyer: Using Emergency Protection Orders to help families facing domestic violence
Across Canada, Alberta is ranked third in self-reported spousal violence. It is important to raise awareness
Classrooms, courthouses and connections: LAA celebrates fourth annual Duty Counsel Day
Lawyers and staff take to the community to help spread the word about the importance of
Ask a Lawyer: LAA brings Duty Counsel Day to the classroom
Every day, thousands of people appear in courts across the country for the first time, with
Early closure Sept. 30: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
LAA will close early on Monday, Sept. 30 to allow our teams to participate in an
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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
In youth court, Legal Aid Alberta is there to protect your rights
“The right to a lawyer includes the right to understand and be understood,” says Marcus Threndyle, youth criminal duty counsel lawyer. On a Friday morning
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