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== The Lawyer Referral Service == | == The Lawyer Referral Service == | ||
{{: | {{ReferralsLSLAP | ||
| resource_description = Consultation with a lawyer for up to 30 minutes for a fee of $25. | |||
| website = http://www.cbabc.org/for-the-public/lawyer-referral-service | |||
| phone = 604-687-3221 <br /> Toll-Free: 1-800-663-1919 | |||
}} | |||
== Access Pro Bono == | == Access Pro Bono == | ||
{{: | {{ReferralsLSLAP | ||
| resource_description = Three programs are available: | |||
*'''Summary Legal Advice Program:''' Volunteer lawyers provide up to a half-hour of free legal advice to clients at summary legal advice clinics | |||
*'''Roster Program:''' Pro bono representation for Court of Appeal, family law, Federal Court of Appeal, judicial review and wills and estates issues | |||
*'''Civil Chambers Program:''' Civil (non-family) chambers litigation matters before the Supreme Court and the Court of Appeal in Vancouver | |||
| website = http://www.accessprobono.ca | |||
| phone = 604-878-7400 <br /> Toll-Free: 1-877-762-6664 | |||
}} | |||
== Legal Services Society == | == Legal Services Society == | ||
{{:Legal | {{ReferralsLSLAP | ||
| resource_description = Representation for criminal charges, mental health and prison issues, serious family problems, child protection matters and immigration problems | |||
| website = http://www.lss.bc.ca | |||
| phone = '''Legal Aid Applications''' <br /> 604-408-2172 <br /> Toll-Free: 1-866-577-2525 <br /> '''General Inquiries''' <br /> 604-601-6000 | |||
}} | |||
== Community Legal Assistance Society == | == Community Legal Assistance Society == | ||
{{: | {{ReferralsLSLAP | ||
| resource_description = Housing, income security, debt issues, access to education, community living supports, access to public services, employment insurance, workers' compensation, information and privacy for people with disabilities, mental health, human rights | |||
| website = http://www.clasbc.net | |||
| phone = 604-685-3425 <br /> Toll-Free: 1-888-685-6222 | |||
}} | |||
== Vancouver Justice Access Centre == | == Vancouver Justice Access Centre == | ||
{{: | {{ReferralsLSLAP | ||
| resource_description = <br /> | |||
*Help with Supreme Court civil issues | |||
*Assistance with paperwork | |||
*legal information, self-help and other resources | |||
*NO LEGAL ADVICE | |||
| website = http://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/justice/about-bcs-justice-system/legal-help/jac/how-to-find-us/vancouver | |||
| phone = 604-660-2084 | |||
}} | |||
== BC Centre for Elder Advocacy Support (Victims Services Program and Legal Programs) == | == BC Centre for Elder Advocacy Support (Victims Services Program and Legal Programs) == | ||
{{: | {{ReferralsLSLAP | ||
| resource_description = <br /> | |||
*Helps victims of abuse or a crime to access the justice system | |||
*Provide practical and emotional support | |||
*Assistance can be provided over the phone | |||
*Preparation and support for older adults who will be testifying in court about abuse or other crime | |||
*Provide services to people age 55 and over | |||
*Does not prepare wills or power of attorneys, or give advice on estate administration, real estate, criminal law or family law matters | |||
| website = http://www.bcceas.ca | |||
| phone = 604-437-1940 <br /> Toll-Free: 1-866-437-1940 | |||
}} | |||
== Pivot Legal Society == | == Pivot Legal Society == | ||
{{: | {{ReferralsLSLAP | ||
| resource_description = <br /> | |||
*Referrals to other legal support | |||
*Free legal advice clinics | |||
| website = http://www.pivotlegal.org | |||
| phone = 604-255-9700 | |||
}} | |||
== Access Pro Bono (Paralegal Program) == | == Access Pro Bono (Paralegal Program) == | ||
{{: | {{ReferralsLSLAP | ||
| resource_description = Assistance in preparing court documents | |||
| website = http://accessprobono.ca/paralegal-program | |||
| phone = 604-660-2084 | |||
}} | |||
== Dial-A-Law == | == Dial-A-Law == | ||
{{: | {{ReferralsLSLAP | ||
| resource_description = <br /> | |||
*General information on a variety of topics on law in British Columbia | |||
*Library of legal information prepared by lawyers | |||
*Available in English, Chinese and Punjabi by telephone and online | |||
| website = http://www.dialalaw.org | |||
| phone = 604-687-4680 <br /> Toll-Free: 1-800-565-5297 | |||
}} | |||
== Clicklaw == | == Clicklaw == | ||
{{: | {{ReferralsLSLAP | ||
| resource_description = Legal information, education and help for British Columbians | |||
| website = http://www.clicklaw.bc.ca | |||
}} | |||
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Revision as of 20:00, 11 January 2017
The Lawyer Referral Service
Access Pro Bono
Legal Services Society
Community Legal Assistance Society
Vancouver Justice Access Centre
BC Centre for Elder Advocacy Support (Victims Services Program and Legal Programs)
Pivot Legal Society
Access Pro Bono (Paralegal Program)
Dial-A-Law
Clicklaw
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