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Legal Aid Alberta earns sportsmanship award and finishes second overall at the Edmonton Corporate Challenge
“It’s a ton of fun and makes me feel more connected with my coworkers.” Jon Mastel,

Lawyer Directory assists Legal Aid Alberta clients in finding help faster
A new Lawyer Directory is available on the Legal Aid Alberta website, making it easier for clients

As Pride Season begins, Chuck Easton discusses legal rights and protections with CBC
Legal Aid Alberta family lawyer Chuck Easton appeared on the Wise Counsel segment of CBC radio’s

Supporting clients at Indigenous courts with knowledge and passion
Legal Aid Alberta staff lawyers are uniquely positioned to deliver quality representation for clients at Indigenous

Legal Aid Alberta wins 2024 Canadian Law Award
Legal Aid Alberta has won the Lincoln Alexander School of Law Award for Shaping the Future.

Ask A Lawyer: Ensuring fair treatment in court for people with mental health issues
Legal Aid Alberta staff lawyers have a key role in Edmonton’s Mental Health Court
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Legal Aid Alberta’s 2025 in review
How Legal Aid Alberta has protected access to justice for Albertans across the province. 2025 was a critical year for Legal Aid Alberta (LAA)
Supporting Albertans facing family violence matters
November is Family Violence Prevention Month, a time to raise awareness of this serious issue, and the ways Legal Aid Alberta can support claimants and
Duty Counsel: Your first line of defence
Going to court can be a stressful experience for anyone. Fortunately, Canadians have a Charter right to legal representation and legal aid organizations across the
Office closure on Sept. 30: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Legal Aid Alberta (LAA) offices and phone lines will be closed in recognition of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. On Sept. 30, we observe
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