Program: Fort Frances Courthouse - Family Duty Counsel
Organization: Legal Aid Ontario - Northwestern Ontario
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: 807-274-9571
    Toll-Free: 1-800-267-0650
    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 9 am-2:30 pm

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