Legal Aid Ontario

Legal Aid Ontario Client Services - Greater Toronto Area

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Description

Legal Aid Certificate application office

  • certificate will pay for the cost of a private lawyer who accepts legal aid work for a certain number of hours
  • Legal Aid does not cover all legal matters; contact office for details
  • people above a certain income or who own property may qualify for a certificate with a contribution agreement - meaning they will be required to repay some or all of the legal fees, based on income level; contact office for details
  • there are special services for people in domestic violence situations; contact office for information
Eligibility
Low income individuals who meet financial eligibility guidelines on legal matters that Legal Aid Ontario covers, see website or contact organization for details
Application Process
Call office or apply online; in-person services available in correctional facilities, hospitals through patient advocates or rights' advisor, if you are in hospital or through a lawyer, for those out of custody and applying for legal aid in a criminal matter
Documents Required
May vary; contact for information
Toll Free
1-800-668-8258
Office
416-979-1446 - Greater Toronto Area; accepts collect calls
TTY
711 - Bell Relay Service
Web Site
https://www.legalaid.on.ca/services/how-do-i-apply-for-legal-aid/
Mailing Address
20 Dundas St W
Suite 730
Toronto, ON, M5G 2H1
Canada
Languages
English, French, Interpretation services
Fees
None
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Last Updated On
April 7, 2026
Last Verified On
April 7, 2026
Address
20 Dundas St W, Suite 730
Toronto, ON, M5G 2H1

Cross street: Yonge St and Dundas St W


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Accessibility
Unknown; contact for information
Hours of Operation
Mon
8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Tue
8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Wed
8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Thu
8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Fri
8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Telephone service: Mon-Fri 8 am-5 pm
Service Area(s)
  • Durham Region
  • Greater Toronto Area
  • Halton Region
  • Peel Region
  • York Region
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