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An interdisciplinary clinic combining legal and social work professions to meet the multi-faceted needs of the low-income community.
Services include:
Services include:
- free legal advice and representation to University of Windsor undergraduate students in all our areas of practice including notarizations and commissions
- criminal law and provincial offences
- family law
- housing law
- employment law
- elder law
- consumer rights
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West District Office of Legal Aid Ontario
1-800-668-8258 Office: 519-255-7822
Client Service Call Centre: 1-800-668-8258
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COVID-19 Service Delivery Update: The physical Windsor District Office of Legal Aid Ontario remains temporarily closed and staff continue to work remotely.
Questions for the Windsor District Office you may send an email to GenDOWindsor@lao.on.ca, clients can also call 519-255-7822×26, messages are monitored and clients can expect a response within 24 business hours.
Legal aid services for persons seeking legal advice
Questions for the Windsor District Office you may send an email to GenDOWindsor@lao.on.ca, clients can also call 519-255-7822×26, messages are monitored and clients can expect a response within 24 business hours.
Legal aid services for persons seeking legal advice
- representation mainly in areas of family law, criminal, immigration, mental health
- office provides a lawyer of the client's choice
- clients may be required to contribute to the cost of legal services depending on financial assessment
- legal representation for eligible clients who appear in court without a lawyer
- legal resources and referrals to other social assistance agencies
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Clinic offers advice, representation and referrals in both French and English. The services are provided by staff lawyers experienced in administrative law. They represent clients, give legal opinions or make appropriate referrals. All information is kept strictly confidential.
- also engages in law reform activities, community outreach and public legal education
- Ontario Works
- Ontario Disability Support Program
- Housing/LTB (evictions only)
- Immigration
- Canada Pension Plan
- Small Claims Court
- an online check-up available in both English and French to help people who are living in poverty identify legal problems and get help
- Community Legal Services has created this check-up to help people who are living in poverty so they can identify legal problems and get help
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COVID-19 - The office is now open to the public on a part-time, appointments-only basis. Clients must call first to make an appointment. We also continue to assist clients by working remotely.
Provides referrals, legal advice, legal representation, Tenant Duty Counsel services, public legal education and community outreach.
Areas of law include:
Part-time satellite offices (by appointment only):
Wallaceburg Community Resource Centre
939 Dufferin Ave, Wallaceburg
Blenheim Municipal Building
35 Talbot St, Blenheim
Tilbury Information and Help Centre
20 Queen St N, Tilbury
Provides referrals, legal advice, legal representation, Tenant Duty Counsel services, public legal education and community outreach.
Areas of law include:
- Tenant rights
- Ontario Works, Ontario Disability Support Program, Employment Insurance, Canada Pension Plan and CPP Disability
- Disability issues
- Employment law including the Employment Standards Act, Human Rights in the Workplace and Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
- Wills and powers of attorney
Part-time satellite offices (by appointment only):
Wallaceburg Community Resource Centre
939 Dufferin Ave, Wallaceburg
Blenheim Municipal Building
35 Talbot St, Blenheim
Tilbury Information and Help Centre
20 Queen St N, Tilbury
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Elgin-Oxford Legal Clinic
Elgin, Oxford or Satellite Offices: 1-866-611-2311 Elgin: 519-633-2638
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Legal advice and representation in several areas of law including:
Does not provide advice or representation in family law or criminal law
Indigenous Justice Program - An Indigenous Justice Coordinator (IJC) is on staff to connect the Indigenous communities in Oxford, Elgin, London-Middlesex, Huron, Perth, Munsee-Delaware First Nation, Chippeawa of the Thames First Nation and Oneida of the Thames First Nation with assistance to navigate the legal system * the IJC can provide cultural awareness training in the community
Sexual Harassment in the Workplace Program - A lawyer is available to provide educational opportunities addressing sexual harassment in the workplace. Summary advice can be provide to those who wish to know their rights and responsibilities.
- Ontario Works
- Ontario Disability Support Program
- Landlord and Tenant Matters
- Canada Pension Plan disability
- Employment Law (excluding WSIB)
Does not provide advice or representation in family law or criminal law
Indigenous Justice Program - An Indigenous Justice Coordinator (IJC) is on staff to connect the Indigenous communities in Oxford, Elgin, London-Middlesex, Huron, Perth, Munsee-Delaware First Nation, Chippeawa of the Thames First Nation and Oneida of the Thames First Nation with assistance to navigate the legal system * the IJC can provide cultural awareness training in the community
Sexual Harassment in the Workplace Program - A lawyer is available to provide educational opportunities addressing sexual harassment in the workplace. Summary advice can be provide to those who wish to know their rights and responsibilities.
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Drop-in information and resource centre * information and resources on separation, divorce and child welfare * information about community resources, family mediation services, legal services, the court process, how to find a lawyer
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Legal advice and representation in court or at tribunals regarding Ontario Works, Ontario Disability Support Program benefits, Canada Pension Plan, Employment Insurance benefits, Landlord/Tenant advice and representation (for tenants only), and Employment Law
For landlord/tenant advice contact:
Tenant Duty Counsel
519-438-2890
For landlord/tenant advice contact:
Tenant Duty Counsel
519-438-2890
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London District Office - West District
1-877-449-4001 Ontario Toll-Free: 1-800-668-8258
519-433-8179
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Legal resources and referrals to other social assistance agencies * administers legal aid certificate program for complex and serious cases * issues certificates to pay for legal costs associated with family court, child welfare cases and appearance in criminal and young offender cases, to people who are eligible * assists with immigration and refugee claims * Legal Aid settlement conferences offered and arranged.
Clients may wish to contact our website for information about eligibility for the various Legal Aid Ontario services. They may be made via the Client Portal, or via Lawyer Assisted Applications or by contacting our Client Service Centre 1-811-668-8258 between 8am-5pm, weekdays. Translation services are available in your choice of over 300 languages through the contact service.
Clients may wish to contact our website for information about eligibility for the various Legal Aid Ontario services. They may be made via the Client Portal, or via Lawyer Assisted Applications or by contacting our Client Service Centre 1-811-668-8258 between 8am-5pm, weekdays. Translation services are available in your choice of over 300 languages through the contact service.
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Office of the Worker Adviser (OWA)
London: 1-800-265-7924 French: 1-800-661-6365
Reprisals Unit: 1-855-659-7744
519-873-4490
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Provides free and confidential services (advice, education and representation) in workplace insurance matters (formerly called workers' compensation) to non-unionized workers and their survivors
Reprisals unit located at the head office advises and represents non-unionized workers who have experienced occupational health and safety reprisals
Reprisals unit located at the head office advises and represents non-unionized workers who have experienced occupational health and safety reprisals
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Court-attached mediation services to those who seek to resolve their disputes efficiently and inexpensively * aims to eliminate much of the confusion in family law * lawyer walk-in-help service at the Court House
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Publishes plain-language information and training materials regarding poverty issues and legislative changes
Offers public presentations and consultations related to legal low income issues
Coordinates workshops to assist families in applying for Registered Education Savings Plans or Registered Disability Savings Plans
Offers public presentations and consultations related to legal low income issues
Coordinates workshops to assist families in applying for Registered Education Savings Plans or Registered Disability Savings Plans
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Arm's length agency of the Ontario Ministry of Labour, Training, and Skills Development. Works to educate, advices, and represent non-union workers who have been injured at work or who have been threatened or punished for following health and safety laws.
Services include:
Services include:
- summary advice and representation through all stages of the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) claims process or the Workplace Safety and Insurance Appeals Tribunal (WSIAT)
- information on the polices and procedures of the WSIB and WSIAT
- advice and representation through the stages of an application and hearing of an application and hearing before the Ontario Labour Relations Board
- self-help information for workers to handle their own claims or applications where appropriate
- referrals to other organizations
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Assists with applications for Canadian and other countries' pensions and benefits
- information on passports, permanent resident cards, income taxes, legal issues, Italian properties, power of attorney and succession
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Free legal answers covering 2,100 topics on provincial and federal laws, available by website
- referrals
- publishes legal guides and Your Guide to Canadian Law
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Hotline for workers to ask questions about their rights and workplace issues, get support and strategize solutions
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Migrant Workers Alliance for Change
Office: 1-855-567-4722 Caregivers' Action Centre: 647-782-6633
Farm Workers' Information Line: 905-324-2840
Migrant Students' Information Line: 647-858-2854
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Migrant Workers Alliance for Change
- advocacy organization for migrant workers, including farm workers, caregivers and current and former international students
- coalition of self-organized migrant worker groups, unions, faith groups and others advocating for migrant/seasonal workers and migrant student workers in the areas of government policy and workers' rights
- works for change in Live-in Caregiver Program (LCP), Seasonal Agricultural Workers Program (SAWP) and Temporary Foreign Workers Program (TFWP)
- for more information CLICK HERE
Caregivers' Action Centre
- member-led advocacy group for current and former migrant care workers
- focus on improving wages, working conditions and rights of all care workers, including domestic workers, live-in caregivers, nannies, caregivers to the elderly and persons with disabilities
- workshops and training on workplace rights, immigration rights, Employment Insurance (EI), taxes
- support and advice
- contact by email at info@caregiversactioncentre.org or by phone 647-782-6633.
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COVID19 -- telephone inquiries only, online information about housing security during the COVID19 emergency
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Legal clinic focusing on individual and systemic anti-Black racism
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Legal clinic focusing on individual and systemic anti-Black racism
- legal representation
- test case litigation
- law reform and community development
- summary legal advice, brief services and public legal education
- funded by Legal Aid Ontario
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Workers' Action Centre
Workers' Rights Information Phoneline 1-855-531-0778 ; Migrant Workers Alliance 1-855-567-4722 Workers' Rights Information Phoneline : 416-531-0778
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Covid-19 -- support with problems at work through Workers' Rights Information Phoneline
Workers' rights education
- all in-person meetings and workshops cancelled until further notice
Workers' rights education
- information and referral on work-related issues such as employment law, human rights, harassment, Employment Insurance (EI), workers' compensation, health and safety legislation
- information and drop-in sessions for workers wanting in-depth information on asserting their rights and protecting themselves at work
- strategies and support regarding unpaid wages, vacation pay and holiday pay
- referrals
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Legal information website
- promotes an understanding of the law with respect to violence against women
- provides legal information to women and their supporters that reflects the experiences and realities of women
- We do not give legal advice
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Coordinates programs and projects for community safety, legal information, outreach, education and support
Safety -- safety audits and safety promotion for individuals, communities, workplaces, service environments and institutions
Justice -- legal information, workshops and resources
Safety -- safety audits and safety promotion for individuals, communities, workplaces, service environments and institutions
Justice -- legal information, workshops and resources
- administers Ontario Women's Justice Network website www.owjn.org
- workshops, training and presentations
- multilingual, easy-to-read publications on safety, violence issues, legal information and equity and inclusion for women and youth, service providers, educators and community members
- free online educational games, apps, zines and webinars
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COVID19 -- office closed but staff working remotely, call or email, no access to TTY
Community legal clinic
Summary Advice and Referral -- confidential advice and information related to disability issues
- adaptive technology workstations for Internet access temporarily unavailable
Community legal clinic
Summary Advice and Referral -- confidential advice and information related to disability issues
- telephone service
- limited representation in test case litigation
- representation for individuals in priority cases
- collect calls accepted
- public speaking
- law reform initiatives
- adaptive technology workstations for Internet access, Monday-Friday 10 am-4 pm
- electronic newsletter
- funded by Legal Aid Ontario
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COVID19 -- service by phone, no in person meetings without an appointment and limited public education activities, intake Mon, Wed, Fri 9 am-5 pm
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Community legal clinic
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Community legal clinic
- advice, representation, referrals, advocacy
- areas of law include privacy, social assistance, immigration, housing/tenant, pensions, Employment Insurance (EI), private insurance benefits, health, criminal, prison (HIV-related), human rights, substitute decision making and powers of attorney
- community legal education speakers and publications
- law reform and test case litigation
- funded by Legal Aid Ontario, AIDS Bureau (Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care), foundations and donors
- also known as HALCO
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Specialty community legal clinic
- pursues test cases, Charter and appellate litigation to address systemic issues arising from federal and provincial income security programs, and from the political, economic and social causes of poverty
- law reform
- policy development
- community development and provincial organizing
- public legal education
- no direct legal services to individuals except in relation to test and Charter cases
- funded by Legal Aid Ontario
- Member of the Association of Community Legal Clinics of Ontario
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Specialty legal clinic
- works to better the housing situation of low income Ontario residents including tenants, housing cooperative members and homeless people
- no direct legal services for individuals, people requiring legal advice or representation relating to housing issues should contact their local community legal clinic, to find local clinic call Legal Aid Ontario 1-800-668-8258
- public legal education including tip sheets providing legal information on common tenant concerns available at www.acto.ca/for-tenants/tip-sheets/
- funded by Legal Aid Ontario
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COVID19 -- services available by phone only, physical office closed
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Community legal clinic
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Community legal clinic
- legal representation in the many areas of law including education, criminal matters, child welfare, human rights, financial assistance or support and leaving home
- legal information and assistance to youth, professionals and community groups
- also to parents in limited circumstances
- community development and outreach
- advocacy
- seminars
- accepts collect calls
- funded by Legal Aid Ontario
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