If you live in the Toronto or Ottawa area, have a civil matter and are unrepresented because you cannot afford a lawyer, visit us at our centre in Superior Court or Small Claims Court.

If you are located in other areas of the province or need help in another area of the law, check out our online resources.

Law Help Ontario at Superior Court

Get legal help in person on a civil case such as:

• starting or defending a civil action in Superior Court (Toronto & Ottawa)
• motions in Superior Court
• appeals (limited assistance onsite)

We CANNOT help you at the centre with: family law matters, criminal cases, human rights, landlord and tenant matters, etc. Please refer to our online resources for information that might be available in these areas. The Lawyers that volunteer at Law Help Ontario do not become the lawyer of record.

CLICK HERE for more information about Law Help Ontario at Superior Court

CLICK HERE to download our application form. You may complete this form in advance and bring it with you when you apply for assistance.

Law Help Ontario at Small Claims Court

Get legal help in person on:

• matters in Toronto & Ottawa Small Claims Court (cases less than $25,000)

Walk-in centre only. No appointments. We do not guarantee assistance to all applicants. You must meet our eligibility requirements. We regret that we cannot accept phone calls, faxes or emails. Lawyers that volunteer at Law Help Ontario do not become the lawyer of record.

CLICK HERE for more information about Law Help Ontario at Small Claims Court