Welcome to Law Help Ontario
Law Help Ontario is an award-winning project of Pro Bono Law Ontario that provides pro bono legal services to people who cannot afford to hire a lawyer and are unrepresented in a legal matter. The project is currently piloting three self-help centres in courthouses in Toronto and Ottawa. In the future, centres may be launched in other locations across Ontario. This web site provides online resources relating to pro bono (free) legal services available to the public. Click on one of the 5 topic areas below to get started...
Civil Litigation (Small Claims Court & Superior Court of Justice)
Suing someone or being sued? Visit us in person in Toronto or Ottawa; or, access our online resources to help you with your civil matter.
Federal Court
If you have a case in Federal Court and cannot afford a lawyer, we may be able to find a volunteer lawyer to assist you on a pro bono basis.
Appeals
Appealing a decision at Divisional Court, the Court of Appeal for Ontario, or the Federal Court of Appeal? Visit us in person in Toronto or access our online resources for help.
Life Events
Check out our online resources to help you with employment law matters or other issues that come up in the course of life.
Children & Youth
Check out our online resources and pro bono projects for help on education advocacy, and child and youth advocacy.
Community & Cultural
Online resources and pro bono projects on advocacy for special interest groups, or nonprofit and charitable organizations.
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What's New
New Location Opening in Ottawa on June 7, 2010
New Rules of Civil Procedure come into effect on January 1, 2010
VIDEO: Representing Yourself in Small Claims Court
VIDEO: Working Effectively With Your Lawyer
Be Prepared! Before visiting the Law Help walk-in centre, check out this GUIDE to getting the most out of a meeting with one of our lawyers.
