November 3, 2021 – Legal Aid Alberta is now accepting applications for Complainant Counsel Panel.
July 13, 2021 – During COVID, many self-represented accused could not access the courthouse to speak to duty counsel due to closures of in-person services. In response, Legal Aid Alberta and our roster lawyers pitched in with a program called Advanced Appearance Duty Counsel to ensure continued access to legal advice, guidance and support. Now known as Early Appearance Assistance, this service is being provided permanently, effective July 15, 2021.
April 6, 2021 – Legal Aid Alberta has created a specialized panel of roster lawyers with interest, aptitude and experience representing young people facing criminal charges.
Criminal Trial Group enhances access to justice for Albertans
February 11, 2021 – We have an exciting update to share with our roster lawyers about LAA’s Criminal Trial Group – a newly established team of LAA lawyers who represent both adults and youth facing criminal charges.
Lunchtime webinars on youth criminal law
February 12, 2021 – It’s not too late to register for LAA’s youth criminal law webinar series taking place throughout the month of February.
