Downtown Legal Services - Toronto

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655 Spadina Ave
Toronto, ON
M5S 2H9
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416-934-4535
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Fax: 416-934-4536
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Office - Mon -Fri 9 am-5 pm, intake - Mon-Thu, 9 am-5 pm, no intake Fri

Application

Initial screening over telephone, advice given by appointment only

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

Area residents who meet financial eligibility guidelines and are not eligible for Legal Aid Certificate, also all full time University of Toronto students

Fees

None

Languages

English

Accessibility Note

Barrier-free washroom including door and stall ; Wheelchair accessible non-powered doors at rear entrance

Description of Services:

Legal advice and representation provided by supervised law student volunteers
  • deals with many areas of law, including tenant issues, minor criminal offences, refugee claims, family law (restricted to custody, support or access), employment law, academic appeals and offences
  • referrals
  • public legal education workshops
  • a Student Legal Aid Services Society clinic, funded by Legal Aid Ontario and University of Toronto
Last updated: Sep 30, 2024: Suggest an edit