You are entitled to other legal services if you live on a limited income. Your net family income, after deductions, determines the legal services for which you are eligible. Your assets can also be taken into account. When you apply, you must provide financial information about your income and assets, as well as your living situation. You will also need to verify the financial information you provide to Legal Aid. If you are in a common-law relationship, the income of spouses and their dependants is considered a family member for family income purposes. Youth living at home must also provide information about the parent`s or guardian`s income to determine eligibility. If you are a member of the legal community or a registered lawyer, contact us for a certificate or invoice. This section deals with legal aid. Legal Aid Alberta provides legal assistance to eligible Albertans in the areas of criminal, family and civil law. If your application is rejected, you can appeal the decision in writing. Appeals are usually heard within 30 days of receiving your written complaint, although this may take longer.
You can appeal if your application is refused again. For more information, see www.legalaid.ab.ca legal aid is not free; You must agree to reimburse Legal Aid Alberta for its legal services if you can afford it. When your file is closed, you will receive a bank statement and a monthly payment plan will be created based on your financial situation. You may be asked for security for any asset you have, such as a lien on a car or a mortgage on a house. Even if you owe Legal Aid Alberta money and need a lawyer again, you can always ask for help. The application for legal aid is free of charge. The topics in the Dial-A-Law series provide background information on various legal issues in the province of Alberta. This service is provided by Calgary Legal Guidance, which is funded in part by the Alberta Law Foundation.
While not everyone can afford a lawyer, every Albertan deserves access to a fair legal system. As a public not-for-profit organization, we provide affordable legal services in the areas of family law, family violence, child welfare, immigration, and youth and adult criminal defense. Legal Aid Alberta has 11 offices across Alberta. Contact your nearest legal aid centre for an interview, in person or toll-free at 1-866-845-3425. If you are being held in a detention centre, correctional facility or psychiatric facility, ask staff to arrange an interview if legal officers come to visit you regularly. Prepare your financial information and all legal documents for the interview. All information will be treated confidentially. Keep in mind that this interview is only for the purpose of determining whether you qualify for legal aid and what services are available to you – it is not for legal advice.
Lawyers assess clients` needs and refer them to the appropriate legal department. Services may include referrals and information, legal advice and brief services, and comprehensive representation. Any Albertan, regardless of income, can call a legal aid centre and get free information and referrals. Yes. You can apply for coverage for a new legal issue, even if you have an unpaid invoice for a previous matter with us. We will discuss your payment methods each time you apply. If you are applying for legal aid in person or by phone, please have the following information handy: We are happy to have helped you with your legal file. We hope your experience with Legal Aid Alberta has been positive. Legal Aid Alberta provides legal assistance to adults and youth in criminal matters. Coverage is also available to adults and youth for family matters, including child protection issues and support and custody issues in the event of divorce. Legal Aid Alberta also covers civil and immigration matters, which are assessed on merit and likelihood of success.
Legal Aid Alberta will consider special circumstances in all legal aid applications, including appeals, if the case is well-founded. In the example above, this client`s account was billed $500.00 and the client paid $300.00 for his legal aid bill before the deadline specified in this statement. During the period shown on the statement, there was one bill of $100.00 and two payments of $25.00. So, the total cost is $600.00 ($500.00 + $100.00) and payments received are $350.00 ($300.00 + $25.00 + $25.00).
