Nova Scotia Legal Aid Commission

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Description
Helps people facing criminal, family or social justice issues.

Social justice law provides help with income security and housing issues including, but not limited to, issues with:
  • Landlords
  • Income Assistance
  • Canada Pension Plan
  • Employment Insurance
Other legal services include:
  • Legal information (available online or by contacting a NSLA office)
  • Summary legal advice (one time consultation)
  • Online chats regarding family and social justice issues
  • Child Protection Early Legal Advice
  • Summary Advice Counsel at the Supreme Court Family Division and Family Courts across Nova Scotia
  • Enhanced Duty Counsel for criminal matters at Provincial Courts across Nova Scotia
  • After Hours telephone duty counsel advice for persons arrested or being detained by a peace officer
  • Representation by a lawyer (lawyer for the case)
  • Criminal and Family/Children and Family Services Act Appeals
  • Prison Law Support Worker
  • Mental Health Legal Services
Programs / Services
Sites
Web Site
Visit Website
Toll Free
1-877-420-6578
Executive Office
902-420-6578
Languages
English
* French
* Interpreter available upon request
Chief Executive Officer
Charlene Moore, KC
Phone: 902-420-6573 or 1-877-585-3626
Address
1701 Hollis Street, Suite 710
Halifax, NS, B3J 3M8
Canada
Hours of Operation
Mon
8:30am to 4:30pm
Tue
8:30am to 4:30pm
Wed
8:30am to 4:30pm
Thu
8:30am to 4:30pm
Fri
8:30am to 4:30pm

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