Legal Aid Ontario - Northwestern Ontario

Legal Aid Services


Description

Provides legal assistance for low-income people

Services include:

  • Legal representation for eligible clients who appear in court without a lawyer
  • Legal aid applications and information over the phone
  • Legal resources and referrals to other social assistance agencies
  • A legal aid certificate program which enables a client to retain a lawyer for complex and serious cases

Areas of law served may include:

  • Criminal
  • Domestic violence
  • Family
  • Immigration and refugee

Does NOT cover applications for:

  • Wrongful dismissal
  • Change of name
  • Personal bankruptcy
  • Power of attorney
  • Money lent to others or money owed to others
  • Sponsorship of relatives
  • Commercial litigation
  • Real estate matters and libel
  • Defamation and slander
Eligibility
  • Legal issue must be one that is covered by Legal Aid
  • Must meet income criteria
Application Process
Call the toll free number or apply through the website
Documents Required
Proof of income, any documents about the legal case
Toll Free
1-800-465-7552
Office
807-737-3074
Application Line
1-800-668-8258 - Toll Free
Fax
807-737-2633
TTY
7-1-1 - Bell Relay Service
Web Site
https://www.legalaid.on.ca/
Email
[email protected]
Mailing Address
PO Box 187
Sioux Lookout, ON, P8T 1A3
Canada
Languages
English, French
Fees
Service - Geared to income; some cases may be free
Topic(s)
Social Media
Agency Information
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Copyright
211 Ontario North
Last Verified On
December 17, 2025
Address
47A Front St
Sioux Lookout, ON, P8T 1A3
  • Located at the E end of Front St in Sioux Lookout
  • Closest intersection is at Front St and 4th Ave
  • Situated beside the Beer Store

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Accessibility
Fully Accessible
Hours of Operation
Mon
0830 to 1630
Wed
0830 to 1630
Fri
0830 to 1630
Mon, Wed, Fri 8:30 am12 noon, 1 pm-4:30 pm
Toll free line: Mon-Fri 8 am-5 pm
Service Area(s)
  • Dryden
  • Ignace
  • Sioux Lookout