Educational how-to

How to see if Legal Aid Ontario may help

This page is a public educational walkthrough. It is not a retainer, a court form, or a promise about your result.

  1. Eligibility and certificates are LAO processes

    Know The Law does not apply for you.

  2. Have the problem type and finances ready

    Criminal, family and refugee screening differs.

  3. Use LAO’s own channels to apply

    This site is a legal-information directory.

Official law on this site: legal-aid.

Disclaimer: Know The Law publishes legal information for the public, not legal advice. Court forms, fees and filing channels change. Read the official statute text linked from each page before you act. We do not represent you and we do not file documents for you.