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LAA staff lawyer honoured with Queen’s Counsel designation
On March 4, 2020, Legal Aid Alberta Queen’s Bench Duty Counsel lawyer Christine Le Quéré was

LAA courthouse intake services to temporarily close
To help contain the spread of COVID-19, all LAA intake services at the Edmonton and Calgary courthouses

Legal Aid Alberta to intervene in Mental Health Act appeal
When someone is arrested by the police, the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms promises the

Legal Aid Alberta takes steps to address gaps in Detention Review Hearings
Legal Aid Alberta (LAA) hosted training sessions for its roster immigration lawyers on how to effectively

Protecting the legal rights of new Canadians
In 2018-2019, 883 certificates were issued by Legal Aid Alberta for immigration matters. Legal

Legal Aid Alberta creates meaningful learning opportunities
Legal Aid Alberta (LAA) is committed to professional development of its staff across the organization and
In The News
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
Researcher-turned-lawyer created largest database of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls
What you need to know Dr. Sasha Reid is a family lawyer at Legal Aid Alberta. Reid has a background in psychology, criminology, sociology, education