Legal information services in Victoria

A service of University of Victoria's Faculty of Law. The Law Centre provides advice, assistance and representation to clients who cannot afford a lawyer. Legal services are provided to those who financially qualify for legal assistance. Clients will be asked in confidence to provide The Law Centre with information about their income and assets to determine whether they are eligible.

If you have a legal problem but can't afford a lawyer, the Legal Services Society has a range of free services that may help you. It is a non-profit organization that provides legal aid to British Columbians.

A pro bono lawyer and student volunteers provide summary legal advice to low- and modest-income individuals on a wide range of legal issues, including family, immigration, criminal, and civil law (such as debt, employment, welfare, and housing).

Family law and civil law resources.

Free legal advice without an appointment. If you don't qualify for representation by a legal aid lawyer, you may still be eligible for legal advice services, including duty counsel.

This is a website about unbundled legal services from the Peoples Law School.

Legal advice and assistance are provided to disadvantaged individuals and groups in the areas of: poverty, disability, workers’ compensation, employment insurance, mental health, human rights and equality law

A complete list with detailed descriptions.

Dial-A-Law is a library of scripts prepared by lawyers. It offers general information on a variety of topics on law in British Columbia, but not legal advice. The free service is available in English, Chinese and Punjabi, 24 hours a day.

If you have a legal problem but can't afford a lawyer, the Legal Services Society has a range of free services that may help you. It is a non-profit organization that provides legal aid to British Columbians.

A free service that will put you in touch with lawyers. By explaining the type of problem you have the service will give you the name of an appropriate lawyer. The lawyer will give you an initial interview of up to 30 minutes at a nominal fee of $25.00 plus taxes. You may hire the lawyer to help you further at his or her normal rate.

Amici Curiae (AC) Friends of Court provides assistance with completing court forms as well as preparing for your court proceedings (regardless of your financial situation).

Provides legal information and advice via advocates. Covers income assistance, disability, tenancy and employment standards; tax prep clinic runs all year.

Holistic social service for current and former sex trade workers. Offers restorative justice options for those who have interacted with police and support services related to tenancy, housing (municipal and provincial), tax issues, citizenship applications, and changing ID documents for trans & non-binary clients

Provides legal assistance with refugee claims, family law, criminal, and residential tenancy disputes; help with filling out forms and translation and interpretation support for some languages.

Helps those with disabilities navigate provincial information. Does not offer legal advice but can help find sources of information, refer to other agencies, and assist with finding and filling out forms.

Lawyer and an advocate support to help parents in resolving their child protection matters.

A pro bono community legal clinic and teaching facility serving women and gender diverse people in BC. Provides unbundled legal services (primarily in family law) for clients otherwise unable to access legal help, including people who are economically disadvantaged, members of marginalized groups, and people seeking protection from family violence.