Program: Fort Frances Courthouse - Criminal Duty Counsel
Organization: Legal Aid Ontario - Northwestern Ontario
Description of Services:
  • Provides immediate legal assistance to individuals appearing in court without a lawyer
  • Informs individuals about legal rights, obligations and the court process
  • Provides assistance in the courtroom for bail hearings and sentencing
  • Assists with diversions, guilty pleas and adjournments
  • Helps determine if further duty counsel services are required or if the matter requires Legal Aid Ontario's assistance in retaining a lawyer
    • May provide assistance in specialized courts including:
    • Aboriginal persons (Gladue) court
    • Domestic violence
    • Drug treatment
    • Mental health
    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
    Contact Information
    Phone Numbers: 807-274-9571
    Toll-Free: 1-800-267-0650
    Teletype: 7-1-1
    Email: info@lao.on.ca
    Website: www.legalaid.on.ca/
    Address: 333 Church St
    Fort Frances, ON
    P9A 1C9
    Map
    Location:
    • Located on Church St in downtown Fort Frances
    • Closest intersection is at Church St and Portage Ave
    • Situated in the Fort Frances Courthouse
    Hours: Mon 8:30 am-2:30 pm

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