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Supporting clients at Indigenous courts with knowledge and passion

Jun 4, 2024

Legal Aid Alberta staff lawyers are uniquely positioned to deliver quality representation for clients at Indigenous courts

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Legal Aid Alberta wins 2024 Canadian Law Award

May 10, 2024

Legal Aid Alberta has won the Lincoln Alexander School of Law Award for Shaping the Future.

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Ask A Lawyer: Ensuring fair treatment in court for people with mental health issues

May 9, 2024

Legal Aid Alberta staff lawyers have a key role in Edmonton’s Mental Health Court

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More Albertans are eligible for legal aid under new guidelines

Apr 5, 2024

New financial guidelines came into effect April 1

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Ask a Lawyer: What happens to pets during divorce proceedings?

Apr 2, 2024

Legal Aid Alberta staff lawyers Sheila Raffray and Chuck Easton discuss what happens to pets in a divorce proceeding on this month's segment of Ask a Lawyer

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Inspiring access: The women of Legal Aid Alberta

Mar 7, 2024

Celebrating the inspirational women of Legal Aid Alberta

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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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