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Access Pro Bono

Operates a free lawyer referral service and several pro bono programs serving the legal needs of individuals and non-profit organizations in BCmore info

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300 - 845 Cambie Street
, Vsncouver, BC, V6B 4Z9
Office: 1-877-762-6664
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Byrdges Line: 1-866-458-5500

Call 24/7 to speak to a lawyer if arrested OR detained or under active investigation for a criminal offence & in custody, but are not yet charged, and need emergency legal services.more info

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Brydges line
Toll-free: 1-866-458-5500
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Community Legal Assistance Society (CLAS)

Provides legal advice and assistance to those who are physically, mentally, socially, economically or otherwise disadvantaged or whose human rights need protection. more info

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300 - 1140 West Pender Street
, Vancouver, BC, V6E 4G1
Toll-free: 1-888-685-6222
Phone: (604) 685-3425
Fax: (604) 685-7611
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DIAL-A-LAW

A free service that gives access to a library of legal information prepared by lawyers. Information available in English, Chinese and Punjabi by telephone and on the Internet. more info

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Toll-free: 1-800-565-5297
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Family Justice Centre

Free service to help divorcing or separating parents with parenting arrangements, contact with a child, guardianship, and support issues and resolve disagreements without going to court.more info

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2nd Floor - 310 Ward Street
, Nelson, BC, V1L 5S4
Toll-free: 1-888-526-2229
Phone: (250) 354-6433
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Family Law Website

Created by Legal Aid BC and covers such issues as Separation & Divorce, Children, Finances & Support, Abuse & Family Violence and the BC Legal Systemmore info

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Family LAWLINE

Individuals living on a low income and experiencing a family law issue, may be eligible for free legal advice over the telephone from a family lawyer.more info

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Legal Aid BC
Legal Aid BC Call Centre: 1-866-577-2595
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Family Maintenance Enforcement Program, Northern and Interior Client Office

Responsible, under the Family Maintenance Enforcement Act, for monitoring and enforcing of all maintenance orders and agreements that are filed with it.more info

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Client Office: 1-800-663-3933
Client Information Line: 1-800-668-3637
Fax: (250) 434-6033
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Justice Education Society

Provides educational programs and services about justice systems in BC and globally.more info

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260 - 800 Hornby Street
, Vancouver, BC, V6Z 3B7
Main Office: (604) 660-9870
Fax: (604) 775-3476
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Lawyer Referral Service

Provides a referral to a lawyer in or near your community for up to 30 minutes of free consultation. more info

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Access Pro Bono Society of BC
300 - 845 Cambie Street
, Vancouver, BC, V6B 4Z9
Lawyer Referral Line: 1-800-663-1919
Access Pro Bono Office: 1-877-762-6664
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