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Access to justice milestone: Legal Aid Alberta surpasses 120,000 bail hearings for Albertans held in custody

May 2, 2022

Justice of the Peace Bail Program ensures Albertans have proper legal representation at no cost during one of the most difficult points in their lives.

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Student placement program offers hands-on experience to legal education

Apr 13, 2022

Law student Casey Caines shares her experience in the student placement program with Legal Aid Alberta

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LAA President, Board Chair each awarded Queen’s Counsel designation

Apr 7, 2022

Awards recognize exceptional merit and exemplary service in the Canadian justice system

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Ask a Lawyer: Refugee options for those fleeing war in Ukraine and elsewhere

Apr 6, 2022

Williams appeared on Ask a Lawyer to share Legal Aid Alberta's involvement in supporting individuals with immigration and refugee claims, and other ways Canadians can provide aid to those seeking refuge.

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Your questions about bail, answered

Mar 17, 2022

Albertans are innocent until proven guilty. But upon arrest, and prior to having their day in court, they are at a distinct disadvantage.

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Ask a Lawyer: Holistic approaches to legal problem-solving

Mar 11, 2022

Legal Aid Alberta’s Criminal Trial Group recently marked its first year in operations with an appearance on Ask A Lawyer to share insights on how holistic approaches to lawyering can...

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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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