Lawyer Portal login process is changing soon
We are writing to inform you about planned upgrades to the Legal Aid Alberta Lawyer Portal and changes to the login process. No action is required at this time. Soon you will notice the addition of multi-factor authentication and self-service passwords on the Lawyer Portal. Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is a two-step login that adds […]
Reminder: End-of-year invoices and payments
2023 is quickly coming to an end, and with that in mind, below is a reminder of the Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) schedule for the remainder of the year. If the submitted invoices are approved, they will be paid as per below: Invoice Submission Dates EFT / Payment Date November 15, 2023 – midnight November […]
In-person immigration workshop prompts insightful discussions in immigration law
More than 40 roster lawyers attend in-person workshops to learn and discuss the latest legal developments in immigration and refugee claims This month over 40 roster lawyers attended immigration workshops hosted at Legal Aid Alberta’s law offices in Calgary and Edmonton. During the sessions roster lawyers had the opportunity to learn the ins […]
Legal Aid Alberta welcomes two new members to the Board of Directors
Community leaders join Legal Aid Alberta’s Board of Directors to strengthen our commitment to serve Albertans Legal Aid Alberta proudly welcomes Amber-Dawn Boudreau and Daniela O’Callaghan to its Board of Directors. The Board of Directors supports LAA’s goal of providing legal services and expertise, providing access to justice and fairness for all […]
Protecting Alberta families: Providing legal protection for victims of domestic violence in all its forms
Domestic violence isn’t just physical – and the telltale signs are not always clear. Legal Aid Alberta lawyers are here to provide legal protection for victims of domestic violence in all its forms Family violence is an unfortunate reality for many Albertans – and it happens every day. Awareness of what constitutes abuse is […]
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. November is Family Violence Prevention Month. It can happen to anyone, and it’s important to work together to spread awareness, educate and […]
How to handle charges for legal documents in Alberta
Roster lawyers handling family cases often require legal documents like marriage certificates, birth certificates, land titles, and personal property registries. This raises a common question: How are Government of Alberta charges billed? To enhance invoicing efficiency and simplify the process, these charges should be categorized as “Court Searches” billable under 17.15, rather than special […]
Legal Aid Alberta’s Path Forward: Quality. Access. Accountability.
This year Legal Aid Alberta is marking 50 years of helping Albertans facing legal challenges. As we pass this 50th milestone, we’ve reflected on our role in Alberta and updated our Strategic Plan. The essence of the plan comes down to just three words: Quality. Access. Accountability. Quality: Provide access to effective counsel. Access: Make legal services easy to access […]
Answers to three common questions about the duty counsel role
While criminal duty counsel (DC) performs damage control to assist accused persons until they can obtain counsel, their role is more complex. Practically speaking, DC lawyers ensure the smooth operation of the court system. This means that duty counsel is not there just to adjourn matters but can and should seek appropriate resolution whenever possible. […]
October 27 is Duty Counsel Day in the Classroom
More than 1,700 students in schools across Canada are learning about Duty Counsel Day, their legal rights, and the justice system. This week, junior and senior high school students across Canada are learning about their legal rights and how front-line lawyers called duty counsel protect Canadians and keep the justice system functioning. […]