INTRODUCTION
The Algoma Community Legal Clinic is a law office funded by Legal Aid Ontario. It is staffed by lawyers, community legal workers and support staff, who provide free legal advice and representation to eligible clients in certain areas of law.
SUMMARY ADVICE
If you live in Sault Ste. Marie or in the Algoma District, you may call us at (705) 942-4900 for free legal information or referrals between 1:30 p.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. Advice is restricted to the areas of law in which we practice.
During this time, lawyers and community legal workers are available to answer your questions on specific points of law and/or direct you to other agencies which might be better able to assist you, such as the Lawyer Referral Service, the Legal Aid Advice Lawyer or other appropriate community or government agencies.
LEGAL REPRESENTATION
You may qualify for representation by the legal clinic if:
1. You live in Sault Ste. Marie or in the western part of the Algoma District;
2. You are within the financial eligibility guidelines adopted by our Board of Directors (if your earnings are limited or if you receive social assistance, employment insurance or a government pension, you probably qualify); and
3. You require assistance in one of the following areas:
- Social Assistance, including Ontario Works, Ontario Disability Support Program Benefits and Family Benefits
- Canada Pension Plan Benefits
- Old Age Security Pensions
- Rent Increases and Rent Review
- Rent-Geared-to-Income Housing, Social Housing
- Criminal Injuries Compensation
In these areas of law, we may act for you in court or before an administrative tribunal. We may also assist you in representing yourself or in making official complaints.
We may also be able to assist you by commissioning affidavits and/or notarizing documents in the areas of laws in which we practice.
