Legal Aid and Community Clinics

If you are low-income and need legal help, Legal Aid may be an option for you. Find out how Legal Aid Ontario and Community Legal Clinics can help you.

Legal Aid

What is Legal Aid?
Legal Aid Ontario (LAO) gives low-income people access to various legal services to meet their legal needs.
How do I work effectively with a lawyer?
Learn what your lawyer can do for you, and prepare well for your meetings.
How do I apply for legal aid services?
To apply for a Legal Aid certificate you must first contact a Legal Aid Ontario (LAO) Office in your area.

Community Legal Clinics

How can a Community Legal Clinic help me?
Community legal clinics (CLCs) can give you free or low-cost legal information, advice and representation.
How do I work effectively with a lawyer?
Learn what your lawyer can do for you, and prepare well for your meetings.
I can’t afford a lawyer. How do unbundled legal services work?
Options for legal representation when you are on a limited budget.