Community Legal Clinic-Simcoe Haliburton Kawartha Lakes

Alliston Satellite Office

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Record #: ORI1050 Last Modified: 07 May 2013 Last Full Update: 12 Feb 2013
Location, Telephone & Internet
AddressCommunity Service Centre South Simcoe
39 Victoria St E
Alliston, ON
 
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LocationAlliston
Office Phone705-326-6444
Toll Free Phone1-800-461-8953
Fax705-326-9757
E-Mailjohnstol@lao.on.ca
Websitewww.communitylegalclinic.ca
Contact Information
Mailing AddressPO Box 275 
Orillia, ON L3V 6J6
Primary ContactMichael Hefferon, Executive Director; Phone: 705-326-6444
Alternate ContactLeanne Johnston, Legal Assistant; Phone: 705-326-6444 ext 25
Description & Services
DescriptionClinic funded by Legal Aid Ontario to encourage access to legal services and to provide direct legal services to low income clients throughout Simcoe County, Haliburton County, and Kawartha Lakes. Provides free legal advice to the public. Advises them as to their legal rights and proceeds to court or tribunal if necessary. Offers advice on Income Maintenance Programs such as Workplace Safety and Insurance Board, Ontario Works, Ontario Disability Support Program, Employment Insurance Benefits, Canada Pension Plan Benefits. Also offers advice on Education, Residential Tenancies Act, Ontario Housing, Human Rights as it applies to Employment, Housing, Government Service, Income Maintenance, General and Administrative Law. Does not do family law or criminal law. Services offered over the telephone and by appointment. Guest speakers available for community and education purposes. 
 
Notary Public available by appointment * Commissioner of Oaths (all lawyers are Commissioners of Oaths) available by appointment. Duty Counsel for the Landlord and Tenant Board.
HoursCall for hours
DatesYear round
Areas ServedAlliston ; City of Kawartha Lakes ; Haliburton County ; Simcoe County
EligibilityNo restrictions for information and advice; Financial eligibility for representation
FeesNone ; Fees may apply depending on forms needed, or if they represent you and there are costs involved
LanguagesEnglish ; French
Other Details
AccessibilityFully Accessible
Print MaterialFired! How to successfully sue your Employer in Small Claims Court; Making a Will; Tenant Tip Sheets; Numerous other Public Legal Education materials from various sources.