Lawyers and Legal Representation

Lawyers can represent you if you need to go to court or if you need to appear before an administrative tribunal or board such as the Immigration and Refugee Board.

How do I find a lawyer?
The Lawyer Referral Service can provide you with the phone number of a lawyer in your area who practises the type of law related to your situation.

What is Legal Aid?
The purpose of Legal Aid is to help people who do not have money to pay a lawyer.

How do I work effectively with a lawyer?
You can do simple things to get the best results from your lawyer. Learn what your lawyer can do for you and prepare well for your meetings.

How do I complain about a lawyer?
If you feel that your lawyer did not do their job properly or behaved unprofessionally, you can submit a complaint to the Law Society of Upper Canada.

How can I find information about Community Legal Clinics?
Clinics provide services in specific areas of law, including employment law, housing, landlord and tenant law, human rights, immigration and refugee law.

What other kinds of legal help can I get?
In addition to lawyers, newcomers can get legal assistance from community legal workers, immigration consultants and paralegals.

What is Alternative Dispute Resolution?
Because court proceedings can take a long time and be very expensive, people are developing other ways to help resolve disputes.

What is the Ombudsman of Ontario?
If you feel you have been treated unfairly by a provincial government organization, you can complain to the Ombudsman. Your complaint will be confidential.

What do I do if the police arrest me?
The police cannot arrest or detain you without following very strict rules. Anyone arrested or charged with an offence has the right to a lawyer.

Lawyers and Legal Representation

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