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How to get legal help from WCLS
| 245 Fairview Mall Drive, Suite 106 Toronto, Ontario M2J 4T1 |
| Willowdale Community Legal Services |
- Canada Pension Plan
- Criminal Injuries Compensation
- Employment Insurance
- Employment Standards*
- Immigration*
- ODSP
- Old Age Security
- Ontario Works
- Tenant Law
- Victims of Violence
*Limited services available
Who Can We Help?
We help people with low incomes who live in our geographic area. Since we receive
our funding from Legal Aid Ontario we must follow their financial eligibility
guidelines. Therefore, if you want us to advise or represent you, we may ask you for
information about your financial and family situation. Hwever, If you are on
we can probably offer you services without any further screening.
If you do not meet our financial or geographic criteria, we are not able to help you.
However, we may be able to refer you to other sources of help.
How Much Do Our Services Cost?
Our advice, information and services are free of charge to eligible individuals.
However, clients may be required to reimburse the clinic for expenses such as filing
fees, medical reports or interpretation services. All of this will be discussed with you
when the retainer is signed.
How Can You Get Help?
Call our office. If your question is simple and straightforward (e.g. what is this year’s
rent increase?) we can help you immediately. In all other cases, you will be asked a
number of general questions including:
A brief description of your legal problem.
Someone will return your call within the week.
Where Are You Located?
The Clinic is located in Willowdale at 245 Fairview Mall Drive. Please note we are not
located at the Fairview Mall. For more information about how to find us click here.
What Should I Bring To My First Appointment?
Will Other People Know That I Have Come To You For Advice?
No. All dealings with our clients are kept strictly confidential.
Do You Have Lawyers At Your Office?
Yes. We currently have four lawyers on staff, all of whom are members of the
Ontario Bar.
We help people with low incomes who live in our geographic area. Since we receive
our funding from Legal Aid Ontario we must follow their financial eligibility
guidelines. Therefore, if you want us to advise or represent you, we may ask you for
information about your financial and family situation. Hwever, If you are on
- social assistance
- Ontario Disability
- Old Age Security
- Canada Pension, or
- live in subsidized housing,
we can probably offer you services without any further screening.
If you do not meet our financial or geographic criteria, we are not able to help you.
However, we may be able to refer you to other sources of help.
How Much Do Our Services Cost?
Our advice, information and services are free of charge to eligible individuals.
However, clients may be required to reimburse the clinic for expenses such as filing
fees, medical reports or interpretation services. All of this will be discussed with you
when the retainer is signed.
How Can You Get Help?
Call our office. If your question is simple and straightforward (e.g. what is this year’s
rent increase?) we can help you immediately. In all other cases, you will be asked a
number of general questions including:
A brief description of your legal problem.
- Where you live.
- Your name.
- Your phone number.
- Your income.
- How you found out about our services.
Someone will return your call within the week.
Where Are You Located?
The Clinic is located in Willowdale at 245 Fairview Mall Drive. Please note we are not
located at the Fairview Mall. For more information about how to find us click here.
What Should I Bring To My First Appointment?
- Proof of your income, e.g. pay stub.
- Any documents you have that are related to your legal matter, e.g. a letter or
notice from your landlord, a letter from the government, or a decision by a
government agency.
Will Other People Know That I Have Come To You For Advice?
No. All dealings with our clients are kept strictly confidential.
Do You Have Lawyers At Your Office?
Yes. We currently have four lawyers on staff, all of whom are members of the
Ontario Bar.
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| North York Legal Aid Office 45 Sheppard Avenue East Suite 106 Toronto M2N 5W9 Telephone: (416) 730-1588 |
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Clinic Hours
9:00 -12:00 / 1:00 - 5:00
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9:00 -12:00 / 1:00 - 5:00
1:00-7:00
9:00 -12:00 / 1:00 - 5:00
1:00 - 5:00
9:00 -12:00 / 1:00 - 5:00
To schedule an appointment contact
613-596-1641.
613-596-1641.
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