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Aug 5, 2022
Legal aid support will continue to be available in provincial courts.
Jul 13, 2022
Tips and tricks for managing situations that involve not-so-easy-to-work-with individuals.
Jul 5, 2022
What to do if you're arrested and denied bail. Protect your legal rights. Legal Aid Alberta bail lawyers are free for all Albertans.
Jun 30, 2022
Legal Aid Alberta’s Jenny Le shares the story of her journey to Canada and, ultimately, the Client Services team
Jun 17, 2022
LAA's Jessica Buffalo and Emergency Protection Order Program (EPOP) celebrated for leadership, innovation and dedication
Jun 14, 2022
Applications for emergency protection orders have risen by 17 per cent in the last four years.
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
