Provide a range of free services to all British Columbians (subject to eligibility requirements). Priority given to people with low income. More information, refer to Legal Aid BC

Services include:

• Representation if you qualify and have:
  • Serious family problems;
  • Child protection matters;
  • Criminal law issues; or
  • Some immigration mental health, and prison law issues
  • More information, refer to Legal Aid BC - Legal Representation

• Legal advice from
  • Duty counsel lawyers
  • Or Family advice lawyers
  • More information, refer to Legal Aid BC - Legal Advice

• Legal Aid Navigators
  • Answer questions about legal aid
  • Provide practical support
  • Assist with clients’ appointments
  • Communicate with clients' lawyers
  • Connect clients with duty counsel, family LawLINE, and other community services
  • Find specialized support services to help clients
  • For more information, refer to https://legalaid.bc.ca/services/legal-aid-navigators

Contact information

• By phone:
  • 604-408-2172 (Greater Vancouver)
  • 1-866-577-2525 (elsewhere in BC)
  • Hours (pacific time)some text
    • Mon, Tue, Thus and Fri - 9AM to 4PM
    • Wed - 9AM to 2:30 PM
  • Legal Aid BC Call Centre
  • Services are provided in English. Interpreter available. Please tell the staff person the language you speak.
• For Legal Aid locations, please refer to Legal Aid BC locations