Legal Services

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

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Dispute resolution for consumers

Better Business Bureau
Helps you file a complaint against a business and get a resolution to your problem. You can post reviews about your experience with a business. The BBB will help you report scams, imposters, frauds, or schemes, as well as file complaints about warranty disputes for a vehicle.
Last reviewed December 2025
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Housing Navigators

Tenant Resource & Advisory Centre (TRAC)
The drop-in program provides information on tenancy matters and in-person assistance with Residential Tenancy Branch applications. Public computers with Internet access are available at the location. The navigators may also help with the intake process for their Housing Law Clinic, which offers free legal advice.
Last reviewed November 2025
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BC Aboriginal Network on Disability Society

British Columbia Aboriginal Network on Disability Society (BCANDS)
The society provides services to eligible individuals, families, and organizations within Indigenous communities and in urban and rural centres. If you’re an Indigenous person with a disability, or a community or organization requiring disability information and support services, they may be able to help you.
Last reviewed October 2025
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Advance Planning Clinics

Seniors First BC
Staff lawyers and volunteer legal professionals can help eligible low-income older adults (55+) with drafting and executing wills, powers of attorney, and representation agreements.
Last reviewed October 2025
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Elder Law Clinic

Seniors First BC
Offers pro bono (free) legal advice to eligible older adults (55+) living in BC on a wide range of legal matters, including helping throughout court processes and dealing with adult guardianship issues. They also help prepare advance planning documents such as wills, powers of attorney, and representation agreements.
Last reviewed October 2025
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Disability Planning Helpline

Plan Institute
Experienced advisers, from financial advisers to personal coaches, are available on the helpline to answer questions about the Disability Tax Credit (DTC), the Registered Disability Savings Plan, estate planning, advocacy approaches, government benefit programs, and more. Includes one-on-one support for the DTC application process.
Last reviewed October 2025
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Employment Standards Branch

Government of British Columbia
Find answers to general employment standards questions or ask about a specific work situation by phone (in the language of your choice), email, text message, mail, or fax. In-person services are available in some locations.
Last reviewed September 2025
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Workers’ Advisers Office

Government of British Columbia
Provides workers and their dependents with free advice, assistance, and in some cases representation, to appeal WorkSafeBC decisions they disagree with. The service offers training, mentoring, and advice to union and other representatives helping injured workers with their disagreements with WorkSafeBC decisions.
Last reviewed September 2025
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Legal advocacy & clinic

Migrant Workers Centre
Pro bono (free) legal advocacy services to caregivers and other migrant workers. They help with immigration, employment issues, labour exploitation, and trafficking and human rights. They cover issues such as recovering lost wages, illegal recruitment fees, employment contracts, EI, immigration status, work permits, and temporary resident visas.
Last reviewed September 2025
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Support for Migrant Workers and Employers

MOSAIC
This service operates within Canada and helps migrant workers in the province of British Columbia to learn about their workplace rights and how to access services. It also help employers understand their duties when hiring workers.
Last reviewed September 2025