Program: Thunder Bay Courthouse - Family Duty Counsel
Organizations: Legal Aid Ontario - Northwestern Ontario
Legal Aid Ontario - Northwestern Ontario - Thunder Bay District Office
Description of Services:
  • Gives immediate legal assistance on family law issues to individuals who appear in court without a lawyer
  • Provides information about legal rights, obligations and basic court procedure
  • Helps negotiate or settle issues
  • Reviews or prepares court documents to be filed
  • Helps determines if further duty counsel services are required or if the matter requires Legal Aid Ontario's assistance in retaining a lawyer
    • Provides assistance in:
    • the courtroom for child protection hearings
    • garnishment and support hearings
    • requesting adjournments
    • arguing motions
    • hearings for issues such as custody, access, or support where the issues are not complicated
    Requirements
    Eligibility - Population(s) Served: Must meet low income criteria
    Application: Apply through the website or call the toll-free number
    Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible      Wheelchair Accessible
    Languages: English ; French
    Contact Information
    Phone Numbers: 807-623-1920
    Email: info@lao.on.ca
    Website: www.legalaid.on.ca/
    Address: 125 Brodie St N
    Thunder Bay, ON
    P7C 0A3
    Map
    Location:
    • Located at Brodie St N in the S ward of Thunder Bay
    • Closest intersection is at Brodie St N and Miles St E
    • Situated near Paterson Park
    Hours: Mon-Wed 9 am-4:30 pm

    This information is provided by thehealthline.ca. It was last completely updated on: 12/17/2025