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Hearts of fallen soldiers still beat in our justice system

Nov 8, 2021

To mark Remembrance Day, LAA President and CEO John Panusa writes: "Our nation rallied together to shield our democratic rights, embodied now in our Charter of Rights and Freedoms."

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Meet the new faces of access to justice

Nov 3, 2021

Three recent law school graduates are making the grade at Legal Aid Alberta.

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Duty Counsel Day national online event, now available to watch on demand, celebrates the unsung heroes of the justice system

Oct 28, 2021

Hundreds of Canadians from coast to coast to coast tuned into a virtual event marking the inaugural Duty Counsel Day Oct. 27.

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October 27 is Duty Counsel Day: Time for Albertans to know and celebrate their legal rights

Oct 26, 2021

Anyone can end up in court. When the stakes are high, frontline duty counsel lawyers are there for you. 

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Legal aid duty counsel stood by me at my lowest points

Oct 15, 2021

Everyone deserves to have someone by their side.

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Duty Counsel Spotlight: Child Welfare and Family Law

Oct 7, 2021

“The court system is intimidating and complex, and involves a set of rules that are different from day-to-day living. There are a number of myths out there about legal rights."

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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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