Legal Cases That Are Covered by Legal Aid

The types of legal cases that are covered in Canada depends on the province.

In most Canadian provinces, only certain legal matters are eligible for legal aid. Usually, this means family law matters and criminal law matters.

In most provinces, you cannot get legal aid for matters like small claims court cases or for writing your will.

Sometimes, if you cannot get a legal aid lawyer assigned to your case, you may still be able to use a free clinic for one-time advice.

You should contact the legal aid office in your area to ask about whether your matter is eligible for legal aid or if there are any free clinics offering legal advice.