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PET0559
Last Modified:
13 Dec 2024
Last Full Update:
11 Oct 2024
Description
| Description (Service) | Accepts applications for legal aid from low-income individuals with legal issues in areas including criminal, family, immigration, mental health and poverty law
Visit Legal Aid Ontario Client Portal for online service Masks and social distancing are strongly recommended in offices and for appearances. |
Service Details
| Hours | Office: Tue, Thu 8:30 am-4:30 pm Client Service Centre: Mon-Fri 8 am-5 pm |
| Areas Served | Kawartha Lakes ; Northumberland County ; Peterborough (County of) |
| Eligibility | Annual gross family income less than: 1 family member: $18,795 2 family members: $32,131 3 family members: $39,352 4 family members: $45,289 5 or more family members: $50,803 Single boarders: $12,330 Low-income applicants with an income above these levels may qualify for a Legal Aid Certificate with a contribution agreement. Required to make monthly payments to repay some or all legal fees Individuals experiencing domestic violence may be eligible under a separate set of income eligibility guidelines See full eligibility criteria at legalaid.on.ca/eligibility |
| Application | To apply call the Client Service Centre Mon-Fri 8 am-5 pm. |
| Languages | Other - Client Service Centre provides assistance in over 200 languages |
| Fees | Service ; Legal representation fees vary depending on service required and client's ability to pay, sliding scale from partial to complete fee coverage. |
Address and Location
| Located In Community | Peterborough |
| Address & Map | |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
Contact Information
| Office Phone | 705-743-5430 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-888-828-3827, Peterborough ; Client Service Centre 1-800-668-8258 |
| TTY Phone | 1-866-641-8867 |
| Fax | 705-743-1150 |
| info@lao.on.ca | |
| Website | www.legalaid.on.ca |
| Mailing Address | Nordia Building, Main Level, 364 Water St Peterborough, ON Canada K9H 3L6 |