The Law Commission of Ontario is an independent organization that researches issues and recommends law reform measures to make the law accessible to all members of Ontario’s communities.
The Law Commission is not a law office and cannot provide legal services or advice. If you are seeking legal help or information, we have provided the following list of resources to help you get started in accessing legal information.
The list below is not comprehensive and if you are attempting to access the services below you need to check if you are eligible to receive such services. The LCO cannot guarantee that people using this list of resources will receive services from the various agencies.
LEGAL ADVICE
Lawyer Referral Service (Law Society of Upper Canada)
Toll-free: 1-800-268-8326
Telephone within the GTA: 416-947-3330
Website
• Will provide you with the name of a lawyer who will give a free consultation of up to 30 minutes to help you determine your rights and options
Legal Aid Ontario (LAO)
Toll-free: 1-800-668-8258
Telephone within the GTA: 416-979-1446
Website
• Connects low-income Ontarians to legal aid assistance and information through toll-free client service centre
• Receive referrals to duty counsel, community legal clinics or other agencies
• Information available in over 120 languages
INFORMATION
CLEO – Community Legal Education Ontario
Telephone: 416-408-4420
Website
• Provides online information on a variety of legal areas including: criminal, family, mental health & disability, Immigration & refugee, Landlord & tenant
• Also provides a list of community legal services across the province
