Legal Services

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Contact Information

• Telephone Number: 519-642-3003 ext. 2288
• Email: courtsupport@anovafuture.org

Services

• Offers direct support to victims of domestic violence or abuse going through the Family court system by offering: information about family law procedures, assistance in recording the history of abuse for court documentation, safety planning related to court attendances, debriefing lawyers appointments, court outcomes, and accompaniment to family court proceedings, assistance through legal process and provides information and support in accessing Legal Aid and other community supports.
  • This program does not offer legal advice or replace advice from a lawyer*

Referral Process

• Can book an appointment by calling Anova’s crisis and support line (519-642-3003), where a volunteer or staff can connect them with the Family Court Support Program Staff.

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Contact Information

• Telephone Number: 519-661-3352
• Email: clsinfo@uwo.ca
• Address: Room 126 – Community Legal Services Law Building – The University of Western Ontario. 1151 Richmond Street, London, ON  N6A 3K7
• Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:00pm.

Services

• Provides free legal assistance to those who cannot afford a lawyer, and is staffed by Western Law students working under supervision of lawyers
  • Provides assistance for family law, criminal law, small claims court and Landlord and tenant matter.

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Contact Information

• The Toronto Legal Aid Office is open Monday to Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm
• Toll Free Telephone Number: 1-800-668-8258 
• Email: info@lao.on.ca (General inquiries email)
  • Please Note: Legal Aid Ontario is primarily based out of Toronto, located at 20 Dundas Street West, Suit 730, Toronto, Ontario, M5G 2 H1.
• London Legal Aid Office: 150 Dufferin Avenue, 7th Floor, Suit 702, London, N6A 5N6.
• Hours: Open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:30am – 4:30pm.
• Telephone Number: 519-433-8179
  • There is a live chat option on the website for Legal Aid Ontario where folx can contact a Legal Aid Representative right away for direct support.

Services

• Assist those who face various challenges such as: criminal legal challenges, domestic violence, family legal challenges, mental health legal challenges, refugee and immigration legal challenges and legal clinics
  • Legal Aid Ontario will help pay for a lawyer to represent 

Eligibility

• Must qualify financially and have a legal challenge that Legal Aid Ontario covers. Please utilize the following link to discover Legal Aid Ontario’s financial eligibility guidelines: Legal Aid Ontario’s financial eligibility guidelines – Legal Aid Ontario.

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Contact Information

• Telephone Number: 519-438-2890
• Address: 200-717 Richmond St, London
• Hours: Mon-Tues 9am-5pm, Wed 9am-12pm, Thu-Fri 9am-5pm

Services

• NLS provides traditional poverty law services to low-income residents of London-Middlesex area. Including providing folx with legal advice and referrals, and on occasion providing legal representation. 

Eligibility

• A worker will access eligibility when individuals call the agency. NLS primarily assists with OW, ODSP, and CPP-D appeals, some employment matters, and landlord and tenant disputes.
  • If your income is from Ontario Works or ODSP you are eligible, you may also be eligible if you are on CPP or WSIB or if you have a minimal working income. You may still be able to receive legal advice even if you are employed.