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Pro Bono Ontario

Legal Advice and Assistance Centre Ottawa

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Description
Free legal advice for low-income people
  • approximately 30 minutes per visit
  • civil cases only, no family or criminal
Services provided for Superior Court and Small Claims Court cases:
  • explanation of the claim process (how to start a claim, how to defend a claim, considerations a person should think about before starting a claim, enforcing a judgement, etc.)
  • assisting clients in interpreting court rules
  • identifying the court forms a person may need
  • guiding clients in completing court forms
  • providing tip sheets
  • identifying strengths and weaknesses of cases
  • offering the use of computers and software to help create court forms
  • referrals to other legal services
Eligibility
Individuals 18 years and older
Application Process
Call the Legal Advice Hotline at 1-855-255-7256
Office
1-855-255-7256 - Toll free Legal Advice Hotline
Web Site
https://www.probonoontario.org/
Languages
English, French
Fees
Service - None
Documents Required
Call for information
Accessibility
Fully Accessible
Topic(s)
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Agency Information
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Copyright
Community Navigation of Eastern Ontario / Navigation communautaire de l’Est ontarien
Last Verified On
January 27, 2023
Address
Ottawa Courthouse, 161 Elgin St, 5th Flr, Rm 5027
Ottawa, ON, K2P 2K1
Cross street: Elgin St and Laurier Ave W
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Hours of Operation
Mon
0900 to 1700
Tue
0900 to 1700
Wed
0900 to 1700
Thu
0900 to 1700
Fri
0900 to 1700

Legal Advice Hotline available: Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm
Service Area(s)
Ontario
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