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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

Address / Contact Info
300 - 845 Cambie Street
, Vsncouver, BC, V6B 4Z9
Office: 1-877-762-6664
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Access Pro Bono Legal Assistance Clinic - Trail

For those living on a low income provides free initial tele-conference with a lawyer, follow up appointments and other assistance.more info

Address / Contact Info
Trail Family and Individual Resource (FAIR) Centre Society
2079 Columbia Avenue
, Trail, BC, V1R 1K7
Phone: (250) 364-2326 ext 227
Fax: (250) 364-1255
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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

Address / Contact Info
Brydges line
Toll-free: 1-866-458-5500
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Clicklaw

An on-line easily searchable resource providing legal information, education and help for British Columbians on a very wide range of topics and personal / family situations.more info

Address / Contact Info
Courthouse Libraries BC
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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

Address / Contact Info
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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Duty Counsel: Criminal Law - Nelson Courthouse

If a person can't get legal aid and is charged with a crime, they may be able to get help from duty counsel.more info

Address / Contact Info
320 Ward Street
, Nelson, BC, V1L 1S6
Nelson Courthouse: (250) 354-6165
Fax: (250) 354-6539
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Duty Counsel: Criminal Law - Rossland Courthouse

If a person can't get legal aid and is charged with a crime, they may be able to get help from duty counselmore info

Address / Contact Info
2288 Columbia Avenue
, Rossland, BC, V0G 1Y0
Rossland Courthouse: (250) 362-7368
Fax: (250) 362-9632
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Duty Counsel: Family Law - Nelson Courthouse

Assists lower-income individuals who don't qualify for legal aid with some family law issues, including providing information and helping with the preparation of Court documents.more info

Address / Contact Info
320 Ward Street
, Nelson, BC, V1L 1S6
Nelson Courthouse: (250) 354-6165
Fax: (250) 354-6539
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Duty Counsel: Family Law - Rossland Courthouse

Assists lower-income individuals who don't qualify for legal aid, with some family law issues, including providing information and helping with the preparation of Court documents.more info

Address / Contact Info
2288 Columbia Avenue
, Rossland, BC, V0G 1Y0
Rossland Courthouse: (250) 362-7368
Fax: (250) 362-9632
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