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Three cheers for LAA’s new board of directors

Mar 11, 2021

Legal Aid Alberta welcomes trio of new directors taking seats at the table.

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"Ask a Lawyer" TV segment on teenagers and crime

Mar 4, 2021

What to do when young people get in trouble with the law.

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Sweeping changes to divorce law in Canada and what it means for Canadian parents and children

Mar 1, 2021

Amendments to the Divorce Act geared toward putting the needs of the child first.

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Video and legal FAQs on youth criminal law

Feb 26, 2021

Albertans from across the province attend Legal Aid Alberta's virtual event to learn about youth crime.

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Teens and the Law: What to do if bad behaviour turns criminal

Feb 19, 2021

Legal Aid Alberta is improving access to justice for rural youth and teaching parents about the criminal justice system .

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Legal Aid Alberta combines expertise of youth and adult criminal lawyers to improve access to justice for vulnerable Albertans

Feb 12, 2021

LAA’s Criminal Trial Group prioritizes needs-based representation instead of age or location.

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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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