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== The Lawyer Referral Service ==
== The Lawyer Referral Service ==
{{:The Lawyer Referral Service (22:I)}}
{{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 ==
{{:Access Pro Bono (22:I)}}
{{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 Services Society (22:I)}}
{{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 ==
{{:Community Legal Assistance Society (22:I)}}
{{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 ==
{{:Vancouver Justice Access Centre (22:I)}}
{{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) ==
{{:BC Centre for Elder Advocacy Support (22:I)}}
{{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 ==
{{:Pivot Legal Society (22:I)}}
{{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) ==
{{:Access Pro Bono (Paralegal Program) (22:I)}}
{{ReferralsLSLAP
| resource_description = Assistance in preparing court documents
| website = http://accessprobono.ca/paralegal-program
| phone = 604-660-2084
}}


== Dial-A-Law ==
== Dial-A-Law ==
{{:Dial-A-Law (22:I)}}
{{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 ==
{{:Clicklaw (22:I)}}
{{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

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Access Pro Bono

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Legal Services Society

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Community Legal Assistance Society

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Vancouver Justice Access Centre

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BC Centre for Elder Advocacy Support (Victims Services Program and Legal Programs)

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Pivot Legal Society

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Access Pro Bono (Paralegal Program)

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Dial-A-Law

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