
Provincial Court Family Duty Counsel
Duty counsel are lawyers who can help people with low incomes with their family law problems, including child protection issues (if the Ministry of Children and Family Development becomes involved with your family). If you are financially eligible, duty counsel can give you advice and speak on your behalf in court on simple matters. However, they will not take on your whole case and will not represent you at a trial. They can also attend family case conferences at some courts.
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- Abuse & family violence; Children & teens; Family law; Legal help & lawyers
- type of service
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Legal advice, representation or advocacy
- locations
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100 Mile House Provincial Court 100 Mile House Provincial Court
- address:
- 160 Cedar Avenue South, 100 Mile House, BC V0K 2E0 160 Cedar Avenue South, 100 Mile House, BC V0K2E0
- phone:
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250-398-4301
- language support:
- English
- hours:
- once per month – call for dates
- service restriction:
- People are helped on a first come, first served basis. Note that the lawyers must first help people who have matters in court that day, but can assist others once they are not needed in court.
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Abbotsford Provincial Court Abbotsford Provincial Court
- address:
- 32203 S. Fraser Way, Abbotsford, BC V2T 1W6 32203 S. Fraser Way, Abbotsford, BC V2T1W6
- phone:
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604-855-3200
- language support:
- English
- hours:
- 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Tuesdays
- service restriction:
- People are helped on a first come, first served basis. Note that the lawyers must first help people who have matters in court that day, but can assist others once they are not needed in court.
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Burns Lake Provincial Court Burns Lake Provincial Court
- address:
- 508 Yellowhead Highway, Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E0 508 Yellowhead Highway, Burns Lake, BC V0J1E0
- phone:
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250-692-7711
- language support:
- English
- hours:
- 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; one Thursday per month — call for dates
- service restriction:
- People are helped on a first come, first served basis. Note that the lawyers must first help people who have matters in court that day, but can assist others once they are not needed in court.
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Campbell River Provincial Court Campbell River Provincial Court
- address:
- 500 – 13th Avenue, Campbell River, BC V9W 6P1 500 – 13th Avenue, Campbell River, BC V9W6P1
- phone:
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250-286-7510
- language support:
- English
- hours:
- 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.; Tuesdays
- service restriction:
- People are helped on a first come, first served basis. Note that the lawyers must first help people who have matters in court that day, but can assist others once they are not needed in court.
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Chilliwack Law Courts Chilliwack Law Courts
- address:
- 46085 Yale Road, Chilliwack, BC V2P 2L8 46085 Yale Road, Chilliwack, BC V2P2L8
- phone:
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604-795-8350
- language support:
- English
- hours:
- 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; second and fourth Wednesday of the month
- service restriction:
- People are helped on a first come, first served basis. Note that the lawyers must first help people who have matters in court that day, but can assist others once they are not needed in court.
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Colwood (Western Communities) Colwood (Western Communities)
- address:
- 1756 Island Highway, Victoria, BC V9B 1H8 1756 Island Highway, Victoria, BC V9B1H8
- phone:
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250-391-2867
- language support:
- English
- hours:
- Mon: Call for times
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Courtenay Provincial Court Courtenay Provincial Court
- address:
- 420 Cumberland Road, Courtenay, BC V9N 2C4 420 Cumberland Road, Courtenay, BC V9N2C4
- phone:
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250-334-1115
- language support:
- English
- hours:
- 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Wednesdays
- service restriction:
- People are helped on a first come, first served basis. Note that the lawyers must first help people who have matters in court that day, but can assist others once they are not needed in court.
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Cranbrook Provincial Court Cranbrook Provincial Court
- address:
- 102 – 11th Avenue S., Cranbrook, BC V1C 2P3 102 – 11th Avenue S., Cranbrook, BC V1C2P3
- phone:
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250-426-1234
- language support:
- English
- hours:
- 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; once per month — call for dates
- service restriction:
- People are helped on a first come, first served basis. Note that the lawyers must first help people who have matters in court that day, but can assist others once they are not needed in court.
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Creston Provincial Court Creston Provincial Court
- address:
- 224 10th Ave., Creston, BC V1C 2P3 224 10th Ave., Creston, BC V1C2P3
- phone:
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250-426-1234 (Cranbrook Court Registry)
- language support:
- English
- hours:
- 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; once per month — call for dates
- service restriction:
- People are helped on a first come, first served basis. Note that the lawyers must first help people who have matters in court that day, but can assist others once they are not needed in court.
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Duncan Provincial Court Duncan Provincial Court
- address:
- 238 Government Street, Duncan, BC V9L 1A5 238 Government Street, Duncan, BC V9L1A5
- phone:
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250-746-1205
- language support:
- English
- hours:
- 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Wednesdays
- service restriction:
- People are helped on a first come, first served basis. Note that the lawyers must first help people who have matters in court that day, but can assist others once they are not needed in court.
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Fernie Provincial Court Fernie Provincial Court
- address:
- 401 4th Ave., Fernie, BC 401 4th Ave., Fernie, BC
- phone:
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250-426-1234 (Cranbrook Court Registry)
- language support:
- English
- hours:
- On remand days — call for dates and times
- service restriction:
- People are helped on a first come, first served basis. Note that the lawyers must first help people who have matters in court that day, but can assist others once they are not needed in court.
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Fort St. James Provincial Court Fort St. James Provincial Court
- address:
- 627 7th Avenue West, Fort St. James, BC 627 7th Avenue West, Fort St. James, BC
- phone:
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250-614-2700 (Prince George Court Registry)
1-866-614-6999 (call no charge, Fort St. James Legal Services Society Local Agent)
- language support:
- English
- hours:
- 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; first Tuesday each month — call for dates
- service restriction:
- People are helped on a first come, first served basis. Note that the lawyers must first help people who have matters in court that day, but can assist others once they are not needed in court.
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Fort St. John Provincial Court Fort St. John Provincial Court
- address:
- 10600 – 100th Street, Fort St. John, BC V1J 4L6 10600 – 100th Street, Fort St. John, BC V1J4L6
- phone:
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250-787-3231
- language support:
- English
- hours:
- 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; once per month — call for dates
- service restriction:
- People are helped on a first come, first served basis. Note that the lawyers must first help people who have matters in court that day, but can assist others once they are not needed in court.
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Golden Provincial Court Golden Provincial Court
- address:
- 837 Park Drive, Golden, BC V0A 1H0 837 Park Drive, Golden, BC V0A1H0
- phone:
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250-344-7581
- language support:
- English
- hours:
- 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; one Thursday each month — call for dates
- service restriction:
- People are helped on a first come, first served basis. Note that the lawyers must first help people who have matters in court that day, but can assist others once they are not needed in court.
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Grand Forks Provincial Court Grand Forks Provincial Court
- address:
- Grand Forks, BC Grand Forks, BC
- phone:
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250-362-7368 (Rossland Court Registry)
1-877-426-4066 (call no charge, Cranbrook Legal Services Society Local Agent)
- language support:
- English
- hours:
- Once every two to four months — call for dates.
- service restriction:
- People are helped on a first come, first served basis. Note that the lawyers must first help people who have matters in court that day, but can assist others once they are not needed in court.
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Hazelton Provincial Court Hazelton Provincial Court
- address:
- 2210 West Highway 62, Hazelton, BC 2210 West Highway 62, Hazelton, BC
- phone:
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250-847-7376 (Smithers Court Registry)
1-877-842-5218 (call no charge, Hazelton Legal Services Society Local Agent)
- language support:
- English
- hours:
- (Smithers Court Registry) 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; once per month — call for dates
- service restriction:
- People are helped on a first come, first served basis. Note that the lawyers must first help people who have matters in court that day, but can assist others once they are not needed in court.
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Kamloops Provincial Court Kamloops Provincial Court
- address:
- 455 Columbia Street, Kamloops, BC V2C 6K4 455 Columbia Street, Kamloops, BC V2C6K4
- phone:
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250-314-1900
- language support:
- English
- hours:
- 9 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4 p.m.; Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays
- service restriction:
- People are helped on a first come, first served basis. Note that the lawyers must first help people who have matters in court that day, but can assist others once they are not needed in court.
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Kelowna Provincial Court Kelowna Provincial Court
- address:
- 1355 Water Street, Kelowna, BC V1Y 9R3 1355 Water Street, Kelowna, BC V1Y9R3
- phone:
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250-470-6999
- language support:
- English
- hours:
- 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday to Friday
- service restriction:
- People are helped on a first come, first served basis. Note that the lawyers must first help people who have matters in court that day, but can assist others once they are not needed in court.
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Kitimat Provincial Court Kitimat Provincial Court
- address:
- 603 Mountain View Square, Kitimat, BC 603 Mountain View Square, Kitimat, BC
- phone:
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250-638-2111 (Terrace Court Registry)
1-800-787-2511 (call no charge, Terrace Legal Services Society)
- language support:
- English
- hours:
- (Terrace Court Registry) 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; once per month — call for dates
- service restriction:
- People are helped on a first come, first served basis. Note that the lawyers must first help people who have matters in court that day, but can assist others once they are not needed in court.
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Lillooet Provincial Court Lillooet Provincial Court
- address:
- 615 Main Street (old courthouse), Kamloops, BC V2C 6K4 615 Main Street (old courthouse), Kamloops, BC V2C6K4
- phone:
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250-828-4344
- language support:
- English
- hours:
- 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.; call for dates
- service restriction:
- People are helped on a first come, first served basis. Note that the lawyers must first help people who have matters in court that day, but can assist others once they are not needed in court.
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Masset Masset
- address:
- 1666 Orr Street, Masset, BC 1666 Orr Street, Masset, BC
- phone:
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250-626-5512
- language support:
- English
- hours:
- Call for dates and times. Or call Prince Rupert Court Registry at 250-624-7525.
- service restriction:
- People are helped on a first come, first served basis. Note that the lawyers must first help people who have matters in court that day, but can assist others once they are not needed in court.
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Merritt Provincial Court Merritt Provincial Court
- address:
- 3420 Voght Street, Merritt, BC V2C 6K4 3420 Voght Street, Merritt, BC V2C6K4
- phone:
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250-828-4344 (Kamloops Court)
- language support:
- English
- hours:
- Once per month — call Kamloops Provincial Court for dates and times.
- service restriction:
- People are helped on a first come, first served basis. Note that the lawyers must first help people who have matters in court that day, but can assist others once they are not needed in court.
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Nanaimo Provincial Court Nanaimo Provincial Court
- address:
- 35 Front Street, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5J1 35 Front Street, Nanaimo, BC V9R5J1
- phone:
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250-716-5908
- language support:
- English
- hours:
- Mon: 9am to 12:30 pm and 2pm to 4pm (for those required to attend court).
- service restriction:
- People are helped on a first come, first served basis. Note that the lawyers must first help people who have matters in court that day, but can assist others once they are not needed in court.
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Nelson Provincial Court Nelson Provincial Court
- address:
- 320 Ward Street, Nelson, BC V1L 1S6 320 Ward Street, Nelson, BC V1L1S6
- phone:
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250-354-6170
- language support:
- English
- hours:
- 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; once per month — call for dates
- service restriction:
- People are helped on a first come, first served basis. Note that the lawyers must first help people who have matters in court that day, but can assist others once they are not needed in court.
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New Westminster Provincial Court New Westminster Provincial Court
- address:
- Begbie Square, 651 Carnarvon Street, New Westminster, BC V3M 1C9 Begbie Square, 651 Carnarvon Street, New Westminster, BC V3M1C9
- phone:
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604-775-0628
- language support:
- English
- hours:
- Call for an appointment or drop in Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
- service restriction:
- People are helped on a first come, first served basis. Note that the lawyers must first help people who have matters in court that day, but can assist others once they are not needed in court.
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North Vancouver Provincial Court North Vancouver Provincial Court
- address:
- 200 E. 23rd Street, North Vancouver, BC V7L 4R4 200 E. 23rd Street, North Vancouver, BC V7L4R4
- phone:
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604-981-0200
- language support:
- English
- hours:
- 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; Tuesdays
- service restriction:
- People are helped on a first come, first served basis. Note that the lawyers must first help people who have matters in court that day, but can assist others once they are not needed in court.
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Penticton Provincial Court Penticton Provincial Court
- address:
- 100 Main Street, Penticton, BC V2A 5A5 100 Main Street, Penticton, BC V2A5A5
- phone:
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250-492-1220
- language support:
- English
- hours:
- 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Fridays
- service restriction:
- People are helped on a first come, first served basis. Note that the lawyers must first help people who have matters in court that day, but can assist others once they are not needed in court.
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Port Alberni Provincial Court Port Alberni Provincial Court
- address:
- 2999 4th Avenue, Port Alberni, BC V9Y 8A5 2999 4th Avenue, Port Alberni, BC V9Y8A5
- phone:
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250-720-2424
- language support:
- English
- hours:
- 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Wednesdays
- service restriction:
- People are helped on a first come, first served basis. Note that the lawyers must first help people who have matters in court that day, but can assist others once they are not needed in court.
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Port Coquitlam Provincial Court Port Coquitlam Provincial Court
- address:
- 2620 Mary Hill Road, Offices 308 and 323, Port Coquitlam, BC V3C 3B2 2620 Mary Hill Road, Offices 308 and 323, Port Coquitlam, BC V3C3B2
- phone:
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Direct number for family duty counsel: 604-472-0648
- language support:
- English
- hours:
- Call for appt: 604-472-0648 Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- service restriction:
- People are helped on a first come, first served basis. Note that the lawyers must first help people who have matters in court that day, but can assist others once they are not needed in court.
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Port Hardy Provincial Court Port Hardy Provincial Court
- address:
- 9300 Trustee Road, Port Hardy, BC V0N 2P0 9300 Trustee Road, Port Hardy, BC V0N2P0
- phone:
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250-949-6122
- language support:
- English
- hours:
- 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; second and fourth Thursday of the month
- service restriction:
- People are helped on a first come, first served basis. Note that the lawyers must first help people who have matters in court that day, but can assist others once they are not needed in court.
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Powell River Provincial Court Powell River Provincial Court
- address:
- 6953 Alberni Street, Powell River, BC V8A 2B8 6953 Alberni Street, Powell River, BC V8A2B8
- phone:
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604-485-3630
- language support:
- English
- hours:
- 9 am to 12 pm, Wednesdays when family court is held - call for dates
- service restriction:
- People are helped on a first come, first served basis. Note that the lawyers must first help people who have matters in court that day, but can assist others once they are not needed in court.
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Prince George Law Courts Prince George Law Courts
- address:
- 250 George Street, Prince George, BC V2L 5S2 250 George Street, Prince George, BC V2L5S2
- phone:
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250-614-2700
- language support:
- English
- hours:
- One Friday each month (for respondents in FMEP or FMP matters). Call for hours.
- service restriction:
- People are helped on a first come, first served basis. Note that the lawyers must first help people who have matters in court that day, but can assist others once they are not needed in court.
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Prince Rupert Provincial Court Prince Rupert Provincial Court
- address:
- 200 – 100 Market Place, Prince Rupert, BC V8J 1B7 200 – 100 Market Place, Prince Rupert, BC V8J1B7
- phone:
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250-624-7525
- language support:
- English
- hours:
- 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Thursdays
- service restriction:
- People are helped on a first come, first served basis. Note that the lawyers must first help people who have matters in court that day, but can assist others once they are not needed in court.
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Quesnel Provincial Court Quesnel Provincial Court
- address:
- 350 Barlow Avenue, Quesnel, BC V2J 2C2 350 Barlow Avenue, Quesnel, BC V2J2C2
- phone:
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250-992-4256
- language support:
- English
- hours:
- 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; one Wednesday per month — call for dates
- service restriction:
- People are helped on a first come, first served basis. Note that the lawyers must first help people who have matters in court that day, but can assist others once they are not needed in court.
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Revelstoke Provincial Court Revelstoke Provincial Court
- address:
- 1123 Second St. West, Revelstoke, BC 1123 Second St. West, Revelstoke, BC
- phone:
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250-832-1610 (Salmon Arm Court Registry)
- language support:
- English
- hours:
- 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; first Wednesday each month.
- service restriction:
- People are helped on a first come, first served basis. Note that the lawyers must first help people who have matters in court that day, but can assist others once they are not needed in court.
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Richmond Provincial Court Richmond Provincial Court
- address:
- 7577 Elmbridge Way, Richmond, BC V6X 4J2 7577 Elmbridge Way, Richmond, BC V6X4J2
- phone:
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604-660-6900
- language support:
- English
- hours:
- 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Thursdays
- service restriction:
- People are helped on a first come, first served basis. Note that the lawyers must first help people who have matters in court that day, but can assist others once they are not needed in court.
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Rossland Provincial Court Rossland Provincial Court
- address:
- 2288 Columbia Avenue, Rossland, BC V0G 1Y0 2288 Columbia Avenue, Rossland, BC V0G1Y0
- phone:
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250-362-7368
- language support:
- English
- hours:
- 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; once per month — call for dates
- service restriction:
- People are helped on a first come, first served basis. Note that the lawyers must first help people who have matters in court that day, but can assist others once they are not needed in court.
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Salmon Arm Provincial Court Salmon Arm Provincial Court
- address:
- 550 2nd Avenue N.E., Salmon Arm, BC V1E 4S4 550 2nd Avenue N.E., Salmon Arm, BC V1E4S4
- phone:
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250-832-1610
- language support:
- English
- hours:
- 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on remand days (once or twice per month) — call for dates
- service restriction:
- People are helped on a first come, first served basis. Note that the lawyers must first help people who have matters in court that day, but can assist others once they are not needed in court.
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Sechelt Provincial Court Sechelt Provincial Court
- address:
- 5480 Shorncliffe Avenue, Sechelt, BC V0N 3A0 5480 Shorncliffe Avenue, Sechelt, BC V0N3A0
- phone:
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604-740-8929
- language support:
- English
- hours:
- Alternating Thurs: 9am to 4pm; call to confirm dates
- service restriction:
- People are helped on a first come, first served basis. Note that the lawyers must first help people who have matters in court that day, but can assist others once they are not needed in court.
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Smithers Provincial Court Smithers Provincial Court
- address:
- 3793 Alfred Street, Smithers, BC V0J 2N0 3793 Alfred Street, Smithers, BC V0J2N0
- phone:
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250-847-7376
- language support:
- English
- hours:
- 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; two Thursdays per month — call for dates
- service restriction:
- People are helped on a first come, first served basis. Note that the lawyers must first help people who have matters in court that day, but can assist others once they are not needed in court.
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Surrey Provincial Court Surrey Provincial Court
- address:
- 14340 – 57 Avenue – Lower Level, Surrey, BC V3X 1B2 14340 – 57 Avenue – Lower Level, Surrey, BC V3X1B2
- phone:
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Direct number for family duty counsel: 604-572-2204
- language support:
- English
- service restriction:
- People are helped on a first come, first served basis. Note that the lawyers must first help people who have matters in court that day, but can assist others once they are not needed in court.
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Terrace Provincial Court Terrace Provincial Court
- address:
- 200 – 3408 Kalum Street, Terrace, BC V8G 2N6 200 – 3408 Kalum Street, Terrace, BC V8G2N6
- phone:
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250-638-2111
- language support:
- English
- hours:
- 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Wednesdays and the last Monday of each month
- service restriction:
- People are helped on a first come, first served basis. Note that the lawyers must first help people who have matters in court that day, but can assist others once they are not needed in court.
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Vancouver (Robson Square) Provincial Court Vancouver (Robson Square) Provincial Court
- address:
- 290 – 800 Hornby Street, Vancouver, BC V6Z 2C5 290 – 800 Hornby Street, Vancouver, BC V6Z2C5
- phone:
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Direct number for family duty counsel: 604-660-1508
- language support:
- English
- hours:
- Mon to Fri: 9am to 4pm (call for appointment) Tue, Thu, Fri: 1pm to 2pm (drop-in) Wed: 3pm to 4pm (drop-in)
- service restriction:
- People are helped on a first come, first served basis. Note that the lawyers must first help people who have matters in court that day, but can assist others once they are not needed in court.
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Vanderhoof Provincial Court Vanderhoof Provincial Court
- address:
- 2440 Bute Avenue, Vanderhoof, BC V0J 3A0 2440 Bute Avenue, Vanderhoof, BC V0J3A0
- phone:
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250-614-2700
- language support:
- English
- hours:
- once per month – call for dates
- service restriction:
- People are helped on a first come, first served basis. Note that the lawyers must first help people who have matters in court that day, but can assist others once they are not needed in court.
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Vernon Provincial Court Vernon Provincial Court
- address:
- 3001 – 27th Street, Vernon, BC V1T 4W5 3001 – 27th Street, Vernon, BC V1T4W5
- phone:
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250-549-5422
- language support:
- English
- hours:
- Fridays — call for times
- service restriction:
- People are helped on a first come, first served basis. Note that the lawyers must first help people who have matters in court that day, but can assist others once they are not needed in court.
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Victoria Courthouse Victoria Courthouse
- address:
- 850 Burdett Avenue, Victoria, BC V8W 1B4 850 Burdett Avenue, Victoria, BC V8W1B4
- phone:
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250-356-7035
- language support:
- English
- hours:
- 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Thursdays
- service restriction:
- People are helped on a first come, first served basis. Note that the lawyers must first help people who have matters in court that day, but can assist others once they are not needed in court.
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Williams Lake Provincial Courthouse Williams Lake Provincial Courthouse
- address:
- 540 Borland Street, Williams Lake, BC V2G 1R8 540 Borland Street, Williams Lake, BC V2G1R8
- phone:
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250-398-4301
- language support:
- English
- hours:
- 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; second and fourth Thursdays of each month — call for dates
- service restriction:
- People are helped on a first come, first served basis. Note that the lawyers must first help people who have matters in court that day, but can assist others once they are not needed in court.
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