Program: Thunder Bay Courthouse - Criminal Duty Counsel
Organizations: Legal Aid Ontario - Northwestern Ontario
Legal Aid Ontario - Northwestern Ontario - Thunder Bay District Office
Description of Services:
  • Gives immediate legal assistance to individuals who appear in court for criminal matters without a lawyer
  • Provides information about legal rights, obligation and the court process
  • Provides assistance in the courtroom for bail hearings and sentencing
  • Assists with diversions, guilty pleas and sentencing
  • Helps determine if further duty counsel services are required or if the matter requires Legal Aid Ontario's assistance in retaining a lawyer
    • Provides assistance in specialized courts such as:
    • Mental health
    • Drug treatment
    • Domestic violence
    • Aboriginal persons (Gladue) court
    Note: Criminal duty counsel cannot assist with trials
    Requirements
    Eligibility - Population(s) Served: Must meet low income criteria
    Application: Call the application line or apply through the website
    Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible      Wheelchair Accessible
    Languages: English ; French
    Contact Information
    Phone Numbers: 807-577-1005
    Toll-Free: 1-807-345-1972
    Teletype: 7-1-1
    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: Tue, Fri 8:30 am-12 noon

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