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 […]
Standing up for LAA: Thank you for your resilience
To our valued roster colleagues, A week ago, with the Legal Aid Alberta Governance Agreement expired, the Board and the LAA Team stood up for LAA and for disadvantaged Albertans. We worked around the clock to protect our Governance Agreement, our independence, our team of both staff and the roster, as well as our clients. As […]
New development: Governance Agreement respecting legal aid extended, negotiations to resume
Legal Aid Alberta July 05, 2024 EDMONTON, AB – The Minister of Justice, Legal Aid Alberta and the Law Society of Alberta agree to extend the recently expired Governance Agreement until September 5, 2024. The extension ensures the independence of Legal Aid Alberta. All parties agree this is necessary to carry out its […]
Governance Agreement Respecting Legal Aid Extended, Negotiations to Resume
Joint Statement from the Minister of Justice, Legal Aid Alberta and the Law Society of Alberta The Minister of Justice, Legal Aid Alberta and the Law Society of Alberta agree to extend the recently expired Governance Agreement until September 5, 2024. The extension ensures the independence of Legal Aid Alberta. All parties […]
Governance Agreement Respecting Legal Aid Extended, Negotiations to Resume
Joint Statement from the Minister of Justice, Legal Aid Alberta and the Law Society of Alberta Legal Aid Alberta July 05, 2024 EDMONTON, AB – The Minister of Justice, Legal Aid Alberta and the Law Society of Alberta agree to extend the recently expired Governance Agreement until September 5, 2024. The extension ensures the independence […]