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Hours of Free Legal Advice Provided by 182 Volunteer Lawyers
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Hours of Administrative Support were provided by 66 Volunteers
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Services
Programs and Services Offered by Calgary Legal Guidance:
Calgary Legal Guidance provides legal information, advice, assistance and connections that help people overcome barriers to navigating the legal system.
Our Services
Volunteer Legal Advice Clinics
Volunteer lawyers can support with different legal issues, including but not limited to family, employment, criminal, and property law, as well as matters related to tenant issues, human rights and civil claims.
During your free 45-minute appointment the CLG volunteer lawyer clinic can often help if you want to:
- Understand your rights and how the legal system works
- Review or respond to a legal document
- Discuss advantages and disadvantages of different legal options
- Plan to protect or advance your rights and interest
You may be eligible if you:
• Have low income
• Live in Calgary and the surrounding area
Immigration Law Requests
CLG handles requests for help with Immigration Law separately. If you would like help with Immigration Law, please email immigration@clg.ab.ca. CLG staff will tell you if they can help with your case, tell you more about our clinics with volunteers trained in immigration law, or how you can find a private lawyer skilled in immigration law.
Request an appointment with the Volunteer Lawyer Clinic
Many people find our online request form convenient to use as you can enter your information yourself whenever you’re ready. If you prefer to make your request by phone, you can leave a message at 403 234-9266, extension #3 and leave a phone number safe for us to reach you at.
Either way, a CLG legal services specialist will call or meet with you in-person to talk about your legal issues and financial situation to check that these are a fit for the volunteer lawyer clinic. CLG keeps all this information confidential. The legal services specialist will look for CLG volunteer lawyers with experience/expertise that matches your legal needs.
Program Clinics
Some of our legal assistance programs provide specialized Program Advice Clinics to help you navigate your legal issue.
Elder Law
The Elder Law Program periodically offers specialized clinics related to elder law matters in the community.
Family Law
The Family Law Program periodically offers specialized clinics related to family law matters in the community.
Immigration Law
The Immigration Law Program periodically offers specialized clinics related to family sponsorship matters in the community.
Homeless Outreach
The Homeless Outreach Program offers specialized clinics in the community.
Legal Assistance Programs
Some of our legal assistance programs provide specialized Program Advice Clinics to help you navigate your legal issue.
Calgary Community Court
It connects individuals struggling with trauma, addiction, mental health, and/or homelessness that result in bylaw infractions with critical supports.
Elder Law Program
CLG can help with explaining the law, estate planning, decision making planning and legal issues related to aging.
Immigration Law Program
CLG gives advice regarding immigration law issues including family sponsorship and refugee protection. Although we don’t do your citizenship process for you, we can help guide you through the legal system.
Homeless Outreach Program
CLG gives legal advice related to tenant/landlord matters and the provision of identification.
Sahwoo mohkaak tsi ma taas (Blackfoot for "Before Being Judged")
Sahwoo mohkaak tsi ma taas is an Indigenous focused support program whose goals are to increase access to justice for Indigenous peoples.
Social Benefits Advocacy Program
Have you been denied by AISH or Alberta Works? We can help cut through red tape by providing explanations and information on how to navigate the government health system.
Family Law Program
What legal rights do I have in my situation? How can I ensure me and my children are safe? How can I leave? What do I need to know about the Dispute Resolution Process?
Connections
CLG Advocates and Legal Services Specialists are skilled justice navigators who can provide you with appropriate referrals for your legal issue and connect you to community support that can address your other needs including housing, income support, mental health, medical health, addictions, and social isolation.
Get Involved and Make a Difference
Volunteer as a Lawyer
We currently have openings for active members of the Law Society of Alberta.
To learn more, contact CLG's Volunteer Manager at vlc@clg.ab.ca.