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Legal Aid Alberta Financial Eligibility Guidelines will increase on April 1
Edmonton, AB — Starting April 1, more Albertans will be eligible for legal representation from Legal Aid Alberta. Today, the Alberta Ministry of Justice announced
Reflecting on our role: Access to Justice Week in Alberta
For more than 50 years, LAA has been providing access to justice for Albertans in need of legal support. February 5 – 9 is
Representing children in high-conflict divorce cases
Legal Aid Alberta’s Child Representation lawyers have special training to help them serve children and bring their desires and wishes to the court. A
Ask a Lawyer: Dispelling myths about family court
Legal Aid Alberta staff lawyers Sheila Raffray and Jessica Chapman join Global News to clear up commonly held beliefs about how family courts work.
2023 year in review: Top 5 milestones for Legal Aid Alberta
Here are five highlights from Legal Aid Alberta’s 50th year of providing access to justice for disadvantaged Albertans. The past 12 months have been
Growing a career in access to justice
What do each of the Legal Aid Alberta Long Service Award recipients have in common? The answer: Passion for the law and helping people.
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