Legal Services
None of these services can give you legal advice over the phone, but they may be able to provide general information.
If a legal clinic does not exist in a particular community, a Legal Aid Certificate should still be obtainable.
Neighbourhood Legal Services
910-383 Richmond St., London, Ont. N6A 3C4
Provides information, advice, and representation on Landlord/Tenant issues, Social Benefits appeals, Assists with affidavit and notarizing documents, and Criminal Injuries Compensation Board. It is also involved in public legal education, and community development activities.
Tel: 519-438-2890
Email: info@nlslm.com
CLEO
CLEO (Community Legal Education Ontario) has developed clear, accurate, and practical legal rights education and information to help people understand and exercise their legal rights. Their work focuses on providing information to people who face barriers to accessing the justice system, including income, disability, literacy, and language. As a community legal clinic and part of Ontario's legal aid system, they work in partnership with other legal clinics and community organizations across the province.
U.W.O. Community Legal Services
Room 120, Faculty of Law, U.W.O., London, Ont. N6A 3K7
Community Legal Services, Faculty of Law, Western University is a law student based legal aid clinic that has been serving members of the community since 1969, that provides free legal services and representation. Law students represent clients in the areas of criminal law, family law, landlord tenant, Small Claims Court civil matters, academic appeals, and student Code of Conduct matters. The law students work on cases and represent clients under the direct supervision of a lawyer, (Review Counsel).
Tel: 519-661-3352
U.W.O. Dispute Resolution Centre
Room 126, Faculty of Law, U.W.O., London, Ont. N6A 3K7
Provides free mediation services to the London and Middlesex County area, for people who wish to resolve their dispute quickly, efficiently, and effectively.
Tel: 519-661-4044
Law Society of Upper Canada - Lawyer Referral Service
Osgoode Hall, 130 Queen St. West, London, Ont. M5H 2N6
Helps you locate a lawyer in your area and will refer you to a lawyer who knows your first language, if available. They can also refer you to Legal Aid, if you qualify.
Tel: 416-947-3300
TTY: 415-644-4886
Email: lawsociety@lso.ca
Pardons Canada
Pardons Canada is a federal non-profit that assists individuals with removing their past criminal offences from the public record.
The Family Mediation Centre
651 Talbot St., London, Ont. N6A 2T6
Court-attached mediation services are available to those who seek to resolve their disputes efficiently and inexpensively. Their aim is to eliminate much of the confusion in family law. Lawyer walk-in-help service is available at the Court House.
Tel: 519-673-1219
St. Leonard’s Society of London
405 Dundas St., London, Ont. N6B 1V9
St. Leonard’s Society of London offers purposeful programs for adults and youth who are or could be in conflict with the law. Their mission is to support, advocate with, and empower individuals who are, or who are at risk of being justice-involved.
Tel: 519-850-3777
Self-Counsel Press
The Self-Counsel Press sells “how-to” books online, regarding the law. Call for a full publishing list and prices. Prices range from $15-$30 per volume, and some topics include Divorce Guide for Ontario, Power of Attorney Kit, Marriage, Separation, Divorce and Your Rights.
Tel: 1-800-663-3007
Dial-A-Law
Provides approximately 130 pre-recorded tapes on legal concerns. Free tape guide available.
Tel: 1-800-387-2992