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Legal Services

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There are many excellent organizations in Vancouver and surrounding areas that can help to answer your legal questions, some of which are even able to provide free or low-cost legal advice (including legal representation in some instances) to low-income residents. For a comprehensive list of such organizations across British Columbia, check out Clicklaw's Resource List for Legal Help. Below are some options available to Vancouver residents.

Legal Advice and Assistance

604-878-7400 Legal services for people and non-profit organizations of limited means. Please note that no legal advice can be given over the phone.

604-685-3425 or 1-888-685-6222 Provides legal advice and representation to low-income people on housing security, income security, workers' rights, mental health and human rights issues.

604-822-5791 (English) or 604-684-1628 (Chinese) Note that law students are unable to provide legal advice over the phone, but can set up appointments to meet with eligible clients in person to offer free legal advice and representation. Clinics are located throughout Metro Vancouver. LSLAP cannot assist with family law issues or personal injury, among other things.

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Click on "Legal and Advocacy" on the home page and enter your postal code to find services in your neighbourhood. You can also search by specific type of service.

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