Nova Scotia Legal Aid

Boxing Day - NSLA Offices Closed
2019-12-26 | Nova Scotia, Canada

Christmas Day - NSLA Offices Closed
2019-12-25 | Nova Scotia, Canada

Christmas Eve - NSLA Offices Closed at Noon
2019-12-24 12:00 - 16:30 (America/Halifax) | Nova Scotia, Canada

Chat Online with a Social Justice Lawyer
2019-12-18 15:00 - 17:00, 2019-10-02 15:00 - 17:00 | Online, Nova Scotia, Canada
Have questions about Landlord/Tenant issues? Income Assistance? Employment Insurance? CPP Disability? Chat online with a Social Justice Lawyer from 3:00 pm until 5:00 pm. To start a chat session, click on the chat icon on the bottom right-hand corner of NSLA’s homepage.

Chat Online With a Family Law Lawyer
2019-12-17 15:00 - 17:00, 2019-10-01 15:00 - 17:00 | Online, Nova Scotia, Canada
Have family law questions? Chat online with a Family Law Lawyer from 3:00 pm until 5:00 pm. To start a chat session, click on the chat icon on the bottom right-hand corner of NSLA’s homepage.

Lincolnville NSLA Land Title Outreach
2019-12-12 10:00 - 14:00, 2019-10-24 10:00 - 14:00 | Lincolnville Community Centre, 88 Lincolnville Loop, Monastery, Nova Scotia, B0H 1W0, Canada
Nova Scotia Legal Aid lawyers working under the Land Title Initiative will be available for community members to answer any general questions regarding their land title issues. Community members do not require an appointment and can simply drop in from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm to speak with a lawyer.

Sunnyville NSLA Land Title Outreach
2019-12-10 11:00 - 12:00, 2019-11-26 11:00 - 12:00, 2019-10-25 11:00 - 12:00 | Sunnyville Community Hall, 28 Sunnyville Road, Sunnyville, Nova Scotia, B0H 1N0, Canada
Nova Scotia Legal Aid lawyers working under the Land Title Initiative will be available for community members to answer any general questions regarding their land title issues. Community members do not require an appointment and can simply drop in from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm to speak with a lawyer.

Halifax Chebucto Connections NSLA Social Justice Outreach
2019-12-10 09:00 - 14:00 | ECHO Hub in Spryfield, 531 Herring Cove Road, Halifax , Nova Scotia, B3R 1X3., Canada
Nova Scotia Legal Aid lawyers serve community members by providing information and advice. To book an appointment with a lawyer, please contact Gail at 902-420-3464. Walk-ins will see a lawyer if time permits.

Potlotek (Chapel Island) First Nation NSLA Outreach
2019-12-05 09:00 - 12:00, 2019-10-03 09:00 - 12:00 | Potlotek (Chapel Island) First Nation Band Office, 12004 HWY #4, St. Peter’s, Nova Scotia, B0E 3B0, Canada
Summary advice (quick and limited legal advice) on family law and criminal law matters. If you do not have a lawyer and would like some free legal advice on your legal issue, drop in for advice on a first-come-first-served basis. Meetings will also be held with existing clients who find it difficult to attend our Port Hawkesbury Office and they should call 625-4047.or toll-free 1-888-817-0116 to schedule an appointment. Assistance is also provided to apply for full-service representation where appropriate.

Cherry Brook NSLA Land Title Outreach
2019-12-04 13:00 - 14:00, 2019-11-20 13:00 - 14:00, 2019-11-06 13:00 - 14:00, 2019-10-09 13:00 - 14:00 | Cherry Brook – Bauld Centre, 35 Wilfred Jackson Way, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, B2W 4X9, Canada
Nova Scotia Legal Aid lawyers working under the Land Title Initiative will be available for community members to answer any general questions regarding their land title issues. Community members do not require an appointment and can simply drop in from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm to speak with a lawyer.

North Preston NSLA Land Title Outreach
2019-12-04 09:00 - 10:00, 2019-11-20 09:00 - 10:00, 2019-11-06 09:00 - 10:00, 2019-10-23 09:00 - 10:00, 2019-10-09 09:00 - 10:00 | North Preston Community Centre, 44 Simmonds Road, North Preston, Nova Scotia, B2Z 1A3, Canada
Nova Scotia Legal Aid lawyers working under the Land Title Initiative will be available for community members to answer any general questions regarding their land title issues. Community members do not require an appointment and can simply drop in from 9:00 am to 10:00 am to speak with a lawyer.

Remembrance Day - NSLA Offices Closed
2019-11-11 | Nova Scotia, Canada

Thanksgiving Day - NSLA Offices Closed
2019-10-14 | Nova Scotia, Canada

Court of Appeal Summary Advice
2019-10-10 08:30 - 12:30 | Court of Appeal/The Law Courts, 1815 Upper Water Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3J 1S7, Canada
NSLA provides Summary Advice Counsel to provide summary advice (quick and limited legal advice) at the Court of Appeal. Are you going to the Court of Appeal for your family matter and need help with:

what an appeal is for
the appeal process
determining whether there is merit to an appeal
how to draft an appeal
how to state appeal grounds
timelines for an appeal
how to apply for a stay
how to seek an extension
reviewing the lower court decision

whether there are alternate strategies to take rather than appealing

Eskasoni NSLA Legal Clinic
2019-10-04 10:00 - 14:00 | Mi’kmaw Legal Support Network (MLSN), 29 Medicine Trail Road, Eskasoni, Nova Scotia, B1W 1B2, Canada
Summary advice (quick and limited legal advice) focusing on social justice matters (incoming and housing security issues, Canada Pension Plan (CPP) Disability, Employment Insurance (EI)); criminal law; and family law. Assistance will also be provided to apply for full-service representation where appropriate. Call Alison Aho at 1-877-563-2295 to schedule an appointment. Walk-in visitors will also be seen between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm. Please call ahead to make sure the clinic is open as hours and operation are subject to change.

Wagmatcook NSLA Legal Clinic
2019-09-27 10:00 - 14:00 | Wagmatcook Band Office, 75 Humes Rear Road, Wagmatcook, Nova Scotia, B0E 3N0, Canada
