Services in Ontario

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Law Society of Ontario

The Law Society regulates and monitors lawyers and paralegals in Ontario. You can make a complaint to the Law Society if you have a problem with a lawyer or paralegal who didn’t do their job properly or behaved unprofessionally. They don’t deal with issues about fees charged by a lawyer or paralegal.

Website

lso.ca/getdoc/8626e365-d1a8-4cdc-9ee4-63a8054a3417/how-to-make-a-complaint

Contact Information

Phone: 416-947-3315 Toll-free: 1-800-668-7380

Law Society of Ontario – Lawyer and Paralegal Directory

The directory lists all lawyers and paralegals licensed to give legal services in Ontario. You can search by name, address or postal code, language, and area of law.

Legal Aid Ontario (LAO) – Find a lawyer

If you have a legal aid certificate and are looking for a lawyer who accepts certificates, you can use LAO’s online tool. It lets you look for a lawyer by location, area of law, and language. You can also search for a lawyer with experience in domestic violence cases.

Ontario Paralegal Association

The association has an online tool to help you find a licensed paralegal. You can search by name, area of law, and location.

Website

opaonline.ca

Contact Information

Phone: 416-944-1020

JusticeNet

JusticeNet is a not-for-profit organization that can help people find legal services when their income is too high for legal aid and too low to afford legal fees. Their website has a list of lawyers, paralegals, and mediators who charge reduced fees based on your income and family size. You must register and pay a small fee to use their services.

Website

justicenet.ca
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