New legal aid agreement reached
Left to right: Ryan Callioux, KC, board chair, Legal Aid Alberta; Mickey Amery, KC, Minister of Justice and Attorney General; Deanna Steblyk, KC, president, Law Society of Alberta. The Government of Alberta, Legal Aid Alberta and the Law Society of Alberta have finalized a new long-term governance agreement. Through a collaborative process, Alberta’s […]
Ask A Lawyer: Preparation is the best defence when heading to a trial
Legal Aid Alberta’s experienced lawyers break down the work and planning necessary for a proper defence. Courtroom dramas on TV or in the movies don’t tell the full story. In real life, there is an incredible amount of research and planning required for a lawyer to defend someone in a trial. Legal Aid Alberta […]
Important: Scheduled systems maintenance in September – what you need to know
LAA systems are temporarily unavailable or limited use from Sept. 18-23. What is happening? Some of Legal Aid Alberta’s central technology systems, including the Lawyer Portal, will be temporarily unavailable or have limited functionality from 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 18, through to 7 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 23. This ground-to-cloud data migration is scheduled maintenance that […]
Coverage of prison issues
Legal Aid Alberta provides extensive coverage on matters affecting incarcerated individuals. In recognition of Prisoners’ Justice Day on August 10, we’ve compiled a list of prison-related legal issues that LAA covers. Roster lawyers are encouraged to reference and share this information with clients who may need these services. Parole Board Hearings LAA does not cover the initial […]
How to join Lawyer Directory
Roster lawyers who would like to be listed on the Legal Aid Alberta Lawyer Directory can request to be added at any time by emailing [email protected]. The directory makes it easier for clients to find the lawyer of their choice. Clients can search by name, courthouse location, area of law, and language spoken. Related article: Lawyer Directory assists legal […]
Ask A Lawyer: Back-to-school primer on child support and co-parenting
It’s time for families who are co-parenting to prepare for fall and the coming school year. Co-parenting can be a challenge at the best of times. But when a new school season is approaching, parents are faced with a flood of expenses. In addition to school registration fees, kids need new clothes. On top […]
Update on continuing Governance Agreement talks
We want to let you know that discussions have started between Legal Aid Alberta, the Ministry of Justice, and the Law Society of Alberta about the Legal Aid Governance Agreement. We know this is an uncertain time, but we commit to keeping you informed regularly. We will update you as much as we can, but […]
Important: Update on continuing Governance Agreement talks
We want to let you know that discussions have started between Legal Aid Alberta, the Ministry of Justice, and the Law Society of Alberta about the Legal Aid Governance Agreement. We know this is an uncertain time, but we commit to keeping you informed regularly. We will update you as much as we can, but […]
Review: What to do when your client has new charges
Lawyers have been asking what method should be used when a client that already has a certificate with a lawyer obtains new charges, recognizing that using the correct process can speed up the appointing process and allow counsel to begin work on the new charges as quickly as possible. In order to streamline the appointing […]
Ask A Lawyer: Protecting your rights while in police custody
Legal Aid Alberta is available all day every day to protect our Charter rights Hospital emergency rooms don’t shut down overnight, firefighters don’t lock up the station for the evening and police keep patrolling our streets after dark. Just as these essential services operate around the clock, so do Legal Aid Alberta staff lawyers […]