Getting Legal Assistance Criminal Matters

Lawyer Referral Service

The Lawyer Referral Service of the Law Society of Upper Canada can arrange for a meeting with a lawyer, usually for free or at a very modest fee, so that you can obtain some preliminary advice that can assist you in bringing or responding to an appeal or a motion related to an appeal. More information can be obtained from the following link: http://www.lsuc.on.ca/with.aspx?id=654.

Legal Aid Ontario

If you are unable to afford a lawyer, you may wish to attend at a free legal clinic in your area or apply for legal aid. If legal aid is granted, you may be able to retain the lawyer of your choice to represent you on the appeal or motion. You must meet certain financial and other criteria in order to qualify for legal aid. More information can be obtained from the following link: http://www.legalaid.on.ca/en/getting/type_criminal.asp

Disclaimer

The foregoing is provided for your information only. The Law Society of Upper Canada and Legal Aid Ontario are not affiliated with the courts in any way. Court staff may not recommend that a litigant retain a particular counsel or seek the assistance of a program such as those provided by these organizations.