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Legal Aid Ontario - Peterborough Area Legal Aid Office
Accepts applications for legal aid from low-income individuals with legal issues in areas including criminal, family, immigration, mental health and poverty law
- Evaluates clients' financial circumstances and type of legal problem to determine if clients are eligible for a legal aid certificate
- provides eligible clients with a voucher to pay a private practice lawyer
- must use a participating lawyer who accepts legal aid certificates
- Client Service Centre phone line also provides free information, referral and advice from a lawyer
Visit Legal Aid Ontario Client Portal for online service
Masks and social distancing are strongly recommended in offices and for appearances.
Application
To apply call the Client Service Centre Mon-Fri 8 am-5 pm.
Eligibility
Annual gross family income less than:
1 family member: $18,795
2 family members: $32,131
3 family members: $39,352
4 family members: $45,289
5 or more family members: $50,803
Single boarders: $12,330
Low-income applicants with an income above these levels may qualify for a Legal Aid Certificate with a contribution agreement. Required to make monthly payments to repay some or all legal fees
Individuals experiencing domestic violence may be eligible under a separate set of income eligibility guidelines
See full eligibility criteria at legalaid.on.ca/eligibility
1 family member: $18,795
2 family members: $32,131
3 family members: $39,352
4 family members: $45,289
5 or more family members: $50,803
Single boarders: $12,330
Low-income applicants with an income above these levels may qualify for a Legal Aid Certificate with a contribution agreement. Required to make monthly payments to repay some or all legal fees
Individuals experiencing domestic violence may be eligible under a separate set of income eligibility guidelines
See full eligibility criteria at legalaid.on.ca/eligibility
Languages
Other - Client Service Centre provides assistance in over 200 languages
Physical Access
Fully Accessible
Fees
Service ; Legal representation fees vary depending on service required and client's ability to pay, sliding scale from partial to complete fee coverage.
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