Legal Services

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

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Incident Reporting and Advocate Referral Program

The Legal Centre for Palestine
The Legal Centre offeres legal help for Palestinians and those involved in advocacy related to Palestine, limited to incidents occuring in Canada. Report an incident or ask for legal assistance from their list of volunteer paralegals and lawyers. Referral is free, but legal assistance might have some cost depending on availability.
Last reviewed October 2026
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Antisemitism Legal Helpline

Access Pro Bono
This service provides up to 30 minutes of free summary legal advice to persons in BC who have experienced antisemitism.
Last reviewed October 2026
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Islamophobia Legal Assistance Hotline

Access Pro Bono
This service provides free legal advice and representation to persons and groups who have experienced Islamophobia and related racism.
Last reviewed October 2026
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Racist Incident Helpline

Government of British Columbia
This phoneline helps you report a racist incident and connects you with community supports, including how to make a police report. The phoneline can also connect with counseling and some legal assistance. From the Ministry of the Attorney General in partnership with the United Way.
Last reviewed August 2026
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Family Law Centre

Legal Aid BC
This free service from Legal Aid BC helps survivors of family violence with both legal and non-legal issues. You’ll get support from a lawyer and an advocate who will assist you throughout your family law case and help you manage any related problems.
Last reviewed July 2026
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YEḴ,ÁUTW̱ (Place of Hope) Indigenous Justice Program

Aboriginal Coalition to End Homelessness
The YEḴ,ÁUTW̱ Justice Program assists First Nation, Inuit, and Métis people who are navigating the justice system. The program provides culture supports and traditional healing practices and connects individuals with Indigenous service providers.
Last reviewed July 2026
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Community Based Victim Services

Ishtar Women's Resource Society
Victim services provides support with filing a police report, court accompaniment, assistance talking to Crown Counsel, and support with Victim Impact Statements.
Last reviewed July 2026
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Court Outreach Program

SARA for Women
Court outreach connects women with community partner agencies including legal services, housing options, government services, and social services. Also includes family justice court support.
Last reviewed July 2026
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Legal Booth

SARA for Women
Legal Booth is a referral based program for SARA clients that provides 30 minutes of legal advice in family law. Legal Booth may also be able to help with completing legal documents for eligible clients.
Last reviewed July 2026
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Intimate Images Protection Service

Government of British Columbia
This service provides support and referrals to people in BC whose intimate images have been shared (or threatened to be shared) without their consent. They can contact online platforms and/or perpetrators to request the removal of images, and help make a claim with the Civil Resolution Tribunal (CRT) for an order to get the images removed.
Last reviewed June 2026