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Legal Directories
This section provides access to online legal directories of law firms, legal organizations and services.
Alberta
The Collaborative Family Law Process is about cooperation, not confrontation where clients sign a contract agreeing not to go to court. It is mediation and problem solving with collaborative lawyers where clients try to understand each other. Each client is responsible for information gathering and solutions. This website features general information about collaborative law (definitions, process, resources) and a list of collaborative law professionals in Alberta.
Related keywords: Divorce and separation (41), Lawyers (49), Mediation and alternative dispute resolution (43)
British Columbia
This website from lawyers-bc.com has a search to help you find a lawyer in BC and try to equip users to make informed decisions when you need a lawyer.
Related keywords: Lawyers (49)
Canada / Federal
L'Association du Barreau Autochtone (ABA) est une association professionnelle sans but lucratif s'adressant aux juristes Amérindiens, Inuits et Métis. Les membres de l'Association sont des avocats (praticiens ou non-praticiens), professeurs de droit, consultants juridiques et étudiants en droits d'origine autochtone. Alors que le domaine du droit autochtone prend de plus en plus d'importance, le grand public est mieux informé et s'intéresse davantage aux questions s'y attachant. Le rôle de l'ABA est de promouvoir le développement du droit autochtone et de supporter ceux qui en font la pratique.
Related keywords: Aboriginal law (69), Lawyers (49)
This online resource from the Department of Justice Canada lists national, provincial and territorial resources available on youth crime and youth justice issues. Materials are either available for download or for ordering through the links listed.
Related keywords: Youth criminal justice (61)
A free service from LexisNexis Canada designed specifically for individuals and small businesses that allows users to search for lawyers by geographic region, area of expertise, or specific names, as well as providing you with up-to-date and relevant legal information.
Related keywords: Lawyers (49)
The Federation of Law Societies of Canada (FLSC) is the national coordinating body of the Canada’s 14 law societies mandated to regulate Canada’s 95,000 lawyers and Quebec’s 3,500 notaries. Each law society governs the legal profession within their respective province or territory and, as such, is reponsible for dealing with complaints from the public about the profession. The Federation is the voice of Canada’s law societies on a wide range of issues critical to the protection of the public and the rule of law, including solicitor-client privilege, the importance of an independent and impartial judiciary, and the role of the legal profession in the administration of justice.
Related keywords: Lawyers (49), Legal process (100)
LawyerShop.ca is a network of law firms in cities across Canada that focus on one particular area of law. Users of the site can search for local lawyers in the practice area required. From the homepage, users can also access the LawyerShop.ca Legal Information Centre. It provides articles relating to the Canadian legal system and features podcasts from Canadian lawyers.
Related keywords: Lawyers (49)
The Indigenous Bar Association (IBA) is a non-profit professional organization for Indian, Inuit and Métis persons trained in the field of law. Its membership consists of Indigenous lawyers (practicing and non-practicing), judges, law professors, legal consultants and law students. As the field of Indigenous law develops, the public is becoming more aware and interested in Indigenous legal issues. The IBA plays an active role in promoting the development of Indigenous law and supporting Indigenous legal practitioners.
Related keywords: Aboriginal law (69), Lawyers (49)
Legal Line is a federal not for profit organization established in 1994. Through the Legal Line telephone, fax-on-demand and internet systems, free legal information is made available for every home and business in Canada. Legal Line® covers 1,000 topics within 35 areas of law.
Related keywords: Criminal law general resources (23), Family law general resources (58), Legal process (100)
The people, past and present, who represent Canadians in Parliament and the key players in the parliamentary process.
Related keywords: Legal history (27), Political process and voting (36)
International
This site maintained by the Law Society of Upper Canada links to the websites of law societies and similar bodies which regulate legal practitioners in other jurisdictions. These websites typically provide contact information, descriptions of member programs and services, news, and notices to the legal profession. In addition, many law society sites now include the full text of relevant legislation, rules of professional conduct, committee reports, and recent issues of the organization's publications.
Related keywords: International law (83), Judges (17), Lawyers (49), Other legal personnel (19)
Ontario
The Directory of Youth Justice Services in Ontario connects the youth justice system with supports in the community for young persons in conflict with the law. This online resource allows the user to look for free or low-cost community and government services across Ontario; or find a path to key resources such as the Youth Criminal Justice Act.
Related keywords: Youth criminal justice (61)
If you need a lawyer but you are not sure how to find one, the Law Society's Lawyer Referral Service (LRS) can help. When you call the LRS, they will provide you with the name of a lawyer who will provide a free consultation of up to 30 minutes to help you determine your rights and options. You can access the service by calling: 1-800-268-8326 (Ontario) or 416-947-3330 (within the Greater Toronto Area)
Related keywords: Lawyers (49), Legal services (62)
Legal Line is a federal not for profit organization established in 1994. Through the Legal Line telephone, fax-on-demand and internet systems, free legal information is made available for every home and business in Canada. Legal Line® covers 1,000 topics within 35 areas of law.
Related keywords: Criminal law general resources (23), Family law general resources (58), Legal process (100)
The Ontario Criminal Lawyers' Association is one of the largest specialty legal organizations in Canada, comprising about 1,000 members, including associate members from across Canada. Find a lawyer right from their homepage.
Related keywords: Lawyers (49)
Québec
The Quebec Law Network's goal is to provide the general public, companies and other organizations, access to the Quebec legal system. This website is maintained by le Réseau juridique du Québec.
Related keywords: Lawyers (49), Other legal personnel (19)
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