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Ask A Lawyer: Protecting your rights while in police custody

Jul 12, 2024

Legal Aid Alberta is available all day every day to protect our Charter rights

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Governance Agreement Respecting Legal Aid Extended, Negotiations to Resume

Jul 5, 2024

Joint Statement from the Minister of Justice, Legal Aid Alberta and the Law Society of Alberta

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Expired Governance Agreement

Jul 2, 2024

To Albertans, we are completely committed to resolving this matter as soon as possible.

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Legal Aid Alberta earns sportsmanship award and finishes second overall at the Edmonton Corporate Challenge

Jun 21, 2024

“It’s a ton of fun and makes me feel more connected with my coworkers.” Jon Mastel, stakeholder engagement advisor and Corporate Challenge participant

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Truth and reconciliation: Legal Aid Alberta's commitment to better serve Indigenous clients and communities

Jun 21, 2024

“Whether we’re on the frontline of intake, a lawyer, or in administration, everyone in our organization benefits from compassion because it makes us who we are at LAA."

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Lawyer Directory assists Legal Aid Alberta clients in finding help faster

Jun 19, 2024

A new Lawyer Directory is available on the Legal Aid Alberta website, making it easier for clients to find the lawyer of their choice.   Legal Aid Alberta’s new Lawyer...

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In The News

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 Edmonton AM morning show on June 12 to discuss legal rights and protections for members of the LGBTQ2S+ community.
CBC Edmonton | June 13, 2024

Ask a Lawyer: Supporting clients at Indigenous Courts
Legal Aid Alberta staff lawyer Jay Gill appeared on Global News to explain what Indigenous courts are, why they’re important and how they work.
Global Edmonton | June 4, 2024

Ask A Lawyer: Ensuring fair treatment in court for people with mental health issues
Legal Aid Alberta staff lawyer Justin Hjelsvold speaks with Global News anchor Vinesh Pratap about what happens when people with mental health issues come into contact with the courts, and how a unique Mental Health Court is making a difference.
Global Edmonton | May 7, 2024

Ask a Lawyer: Representing children in high-conflict divorce cases
LAA staff lawyer Elizabeth Turner speaks with Global News Edmonton about her experience representing children in Alberta who are caught in the middle of high conflict family breakups.
Global Edmonton | February 7, 2024

Ask a Lawyer: Family violence prevention
Legal Aid Alberta staff lawyers Jessica Chapman and Ruth Williams join Global News Morning Edmonton to shed light on family violence, the overlaps for those in immigration matters and the supports available.
Global Edmonton | November 10, 2023

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