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Organization:
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Legal Aid Ontario - Owen Sound Duty Counsel - Criminal and Family
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Toll-Free:
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Client Services Centre: 1-800-668-8258
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Address:
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Owen Sound Court House
611 9th Ave E, Room 101a
Owen Sound, ON
N4K 6Z4
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Map
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Hours:
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Client Services Call Centre: Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
Walk-In Applications: Tue 9am-1pm, Thu 9am-4:30pm
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Service Description:
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Access to legal services for people with low income
Issues
legal aid certificates under the provisions of the Legal Aid Act to
enable persons who qualify to engage the services of a lawyer of their
choice * addresses criminal law, family law and immigration
Duty Counsel
- Lawyers provide legal assistance to those appearing for the first
time at court and do not have a lawyer * counsel assists people charged
on matters of adjournment, pleas, applications for bail and submissions
as to sentence * services provided in family court, child welfare
cases, criminal and young offenders cases
Family Law Information Clinic - by appointment * Fri 9:30am-12:30pm * call 519-376-0811
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Fees:
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Based on ability to pay and area of law
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Application:
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Call Client Services Centre for initial application or apply in person at first appearance at court * financial information and other documents required to determine eligibility
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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People who cannot afford their own solicitor * based on income and area of law
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Languages:
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English
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Language Notes:
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Interpretation available upon request
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