Legal Aid Ontario - Northwestern Ontario

Family Duty Counsel


Description
  • Gives immediate legal assistance on family law issues to individuals who appear in court without a lawyer
  • Provides information about legal rights, obligations and basic court procedure
  • Helps negotiate or settle issues
  • Reviews or prepares court documents to be filed
  • Helps determines if further duty counsel services are required or if the matter requires Legal Aid Ontario's assistance in retaining a lawyer
Provides assistance in:
  • the courtroom for child protection hearings
  • garnishment and support hearings
  • requesting adjournments
  • arguing motions
  • hearings for issues such as custody, access, or support where the issues are not complicated
Eligibility
Must meet low income criteria
Application Process
Apply through the website or call the toll-free number
Documents Required
Proof of income, any documents about the legal case
Office
807-623-1920
Application Line
1-800-668-8258 - Toll Free
Web Site
https://www.legalaid.on.ca/
Email
[email protected]
Mailing Address
125 Brodie St N
Thunder Bay, ON, P7C 0A3
Canada
Languages
English, French
Topic(s)
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Copyright
211 Ontario North
Last Verified On
December 17, 2025
Address
125 Brodie St N
Thunder Bay, ON, P7C 0A3
  • Located at Brodie St N in the S ward of Thunder Bay
  • Closest intersection is at Brodie St N and Miles St E
  • Situated near Paterson Park

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Accessibility
Fully Accessible
Hours of Operation
Mon
0900 to 1630
Tue
0900 to 1630
Wed
0900 to 1630
Mon-Wed 9 am-4:30 pm
Service Area(s)
Thunder Bay