French Legal Advice Line

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Sudbury Community Legal Clinic
40 Elm St, Unit 272
Sudbury, ON
P3C 1S8
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705-674-3200
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Toll-Free: 1-877-687-2847
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Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm

Application

Self-referral - telephone Client Services Centre * walk-ins available at court of first appearance * financial information and other documents required to determine eligibility * will accept collect calls

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

People who cannot afford their own lawyer * based on income and area of law

Fees

Free

Languages

French

Area(s) Served

Ontario

Accessibility

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Description of Services:

Toll-free telephone advice service to low income Franco-Ontarians and Francophones residing in northern Ontario and parts of central Ontario. This advice line provides an opportunity to francophone clients to discuss their legal questions or difficulties and obtain information about their rights and obligations.

The service will provide access to French telephone legal information, advice and referrals in the following areas of law:
  • housing (tenants only)
  • social assistance (Ontario Disability Support Program and Ontario Works)
  • Canada Pension Plan
  • Employment Insurance

Service may include referrals to your local Community Legal Clinic if its staff has the capacity to provide French Legal Advice or other agencies, if appropriate.
Last updated: Jun 12, 2024: Suggest an edit