Gov't / Legal / Complaints / Advocacy - Legal Info / Services - Nelson Area & Slocan Valley

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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