Legal Services

Find organizations that provide legal help in BC. Most services are free or low cost.

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National Directory of Professionals Assisting SRLs

National Self-Represented Litigants Project
A directory of lawyers (as well as paralegals, and other professionals offering therapeutic support and assistance) offering self-represented litigants (SRLs) affordable assistance, primarily in the form of unbundled legal or limited-scope services (unbundling).
Last reviewed July 2025
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Indigenous community legal workers

Legal Aid BC
Legal Aid BC staff who give legal information and limited legal advice, including about the legal process. They also attend court with you, help you prepare forms and letters, participate in negotiations, talk on your behalf (to MCFD staff, legal aid lawyers, duty counsel, or your band), and give referrals to other services.
Last reviewed July 2025
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Bella Coola Legal Advocacy Program

S.H.E.D. Society of Bella Coola
Free and confidential legal advocacy services including information and referrals, summary advice and support, and full representation in many legal matters including housing (on and off reserve), income/social assistance, debt, police accountability, human rights, disability, Indigenous legal issues, elder issues, child protection, and much more.
Last reviewed July 2025
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Access Pro Bono Roster Program

Access Pro Bono
Provides free legal representation services for particular case types to individuals with low and modest incomes. It includes a Barristers’ Program (limited and extended litigation services), Court of Appeal Program (civil and family), Family Law Program (limited scope), Refugee Program (for sponsors), and Wills and Estates Program (non-litigious).
Last reviewed July 2025