Legal Aid Ontario - Northeastern Ontario

Criminal Duty Counsel


Description
  • Gives immediate legal assistance to individuals who appear in court without a lawyer
  • Provides information about legal rights, obligation and the court process
  • Provides assistance in the courtroom for bail hearings and sentencing
  • Assists with diversions, guilty pleas and sentencing
  • 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 specialized courts such as:
  • Mental health
  • Drug treatment
  • Domestic violence
  • Aboriginal persons (Gladue) court
Note: Criminal duty counsel cannot assist with trials
Eligibility
Must meet income criteria
Application Process
Call the application line or apply through the website
Documents Required
Proof of income, any documents related to the legal case
Toll Free
1-800-668-8258 - Application Line
Office
705-673-8182
TTY
7-1-1
Web Site
http://www.legalaid.on.ca/
Email
[email protected]
Mailing Address
155 Elm St
Greater Sudbury, ON, P3C 1T9
Canada
Languages
English
Topic(s)
Agency Information
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Copyright
211 Ontario North
Last Verified On
September 29, 2025
Address
155 Elm St
Greater Sudbury, ON, P3C 1T9
Located at Elm St and Lorne St
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Accessibility
Fully Accessible
Hours of Operation
Mon
0830 to 1630
Tue
0830 to 1630
Wed
0830 to 1630
Thu
0830 to 1630
Fri
0830 to 1630
Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Service Area(s)
Greater Sudbury