Welcome to Law Help Ontario
Law Help Ontario (LHO) is an award winning service operated by Pro Bono Law Ontario. LHO provides a wide range of legal information and resources online.
In Toronto and Ottawa, LHO operates self-help centres for low income, self- represented litigants appearing before Superior Court or Small Claims Court. Lawyers at LHO centres provide pro bono (free) assistance for limited civil matters (no family or criminal law).
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
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.
