Ask a Lawyer: Representing children in family court
In high-conflict family cases, child representation is vital In family breakups, especially when parents are at an impasse, it is important that the voices of children are heard. Legal Aid Alberta lawyers are highly skilled in child representation. LAA staff lawyer Krista McFadyen appeared on the Global News Morning Ask A Lawyer segment to […]
Here for the kids: Legal Aid Alberta represents children in high-conflict parenting disputes
Access to Justice Week webinar on Feb. 7 will help educate Albertans on importance of child representation and children’s legal rights During high-conflict family matters, parents and guardians are often at the forefront, leaving children vulnerable to decisions made on their behalf. So, who protects the kids? Legal Aid Alberta (LAA) family lawyers help preserve […]
Legal Aid Alberta is making it easier and faster for Albertans to access the legal help they need
A look at some of the ways LAA is improving services to enhance access to justice Every day across Alberta, Legal Aid Alberta helps hundreds of individuals and families by offering skilled legal representation, advice and support. We’re there in courthouses, hearing rooms, hospitals and jails. We make justice more accessible for everyone. […]
Help inform lawyer portal improvements
In 2025, Legal Aid Alberta is focused on improving the lawyer portal to help you manage and invoice certificates more efficiently and make it easier to work with LAA. While there will be continuing enhancements over the next 6-18 months, we want to make sure we target the most important improvements first – and then […]
Helping Albertans take their first steps toward justice is on Sarah’s daily to-do list
“Hello, thank you for calling Legal Aid Alberta. May I have your date of birth and name, please?” This is how Sarah begins her morning shift and every phone call as a Contact Centre Intake Officer (CCIO) at Legal Aid Alberta. At 8:15 a.m., Sarah answers her first call, ready to help and make a […]
Enhancements to help you hit the ground running in 2025
At Legal Aid Alberta, we believe an important measure of success is the satisfaction and trust of our stakeholders. That’s why we are committed to enhancing our services and making your interactions with LAA effective and efficient. To ensure you can hit the ground running in 2025, here is a list of key improvements to the roster and client […]
Careers at Legal Aid Alberta: Duty Counsel
Legal Aid Alberta is seeking to fill a full-time lawyer for Duty Counsel representation in Grande Prairie, AB. This is an exciting opportunity to provide vital access to justice in a vibrant community. This position will appeal to an individual who likes to take initiative, is client-focused, and is exceptionally strong in delivering high-quality results. […]
Ask a Lawyer: Protecting Albertans’ rights at police stations, 24-7
Imagine this scenario: After a night out, someone accepts a ride home from an acquaintance. Along the way, police pull the car over – and it turns out the vehicle was stolen. Everyone in the car is taken into custody and potentially faces serious criminal charges. Who do you call for help? Legal […]
Apply now: Child Representation Panel
Representation of children in high-conflict parenting matters is a mandated service under Legal Aid Alberta’s Governance Agreement and a priority area of practice. To ensure that counsel who are taking on these specialized files have the necessary training and experience, LAA established the Child Representation Panel in April, 2022 with a panel term of three […]
Gift-wrapped for you: The 12 Months of Ask a Lawyer
For Legal Aid Alberta staff lawyers, the season of giving lasts all year. In addition to protecting Albertans’ legal rights 24/7, our staff lawyers share their knowledge and insights on legal issues as guests on Global Edmonton’s morning news program once a month. Our lawyers bring their expertise and experience to a vast audience, providing […]