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Program:
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Legal Aid Ontario - Northwestern Ontario - Kenora
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Phone Numbers:
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807-468-6722
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Toll-Free:
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1-800-668-8258
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TTY:
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1-800-855-0511
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Address:
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308 Second St S Suite 6
Kenora, ON
P9N 1G4
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Location:
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- Located at Second St S in Market Square in downtown Kenora
- Closest intersection is at Second St S and Chipman St
- Co-located with the Northwest Community Legal Clinic
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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Office: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-12 noon, 1 pm-4:30 pm
Toll free line: Mon-Fri 8 am-5 pm
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Service Description:
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Provides legal assistance for low-income people
Services include:- Legal representation for eligible clients who appear in court without a lawyer
- Legal aid applications and information over the phone
- Legal resources and referrals to other social assistance agencies
- A legal aid certificate program which enables a client to retain a lawyer for complex and serious cases
Areas of law served include:- Criminal
- Domestic violence
- Family
- Immigration and refugee
Does NOT cover applications for:- Wrongful dismissal
- Change of name
- Personal bankruptcy
- Power of attorney
- Money lent to others or money owed to others
- Sponsorship of relatives
- Commercial litigation
- Real estate matters and libel
- Defamation and slander
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Fees:
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Service - Geared to income; some cases may be free
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Application:
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Call the toll free number or apply through the website
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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- Legal issue must be one that is covered by Legal Aid
- Must meet income criteria
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Languages:
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English ; French
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Area Served:
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District of Kenora, District of Rainy River, James and Hudson Bay Coast, Northern
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Last Updated:
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12/16/2024
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=206619
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