Legal Supports

Programs that provide legal support in Hamilton.

Community Legal Services

Phone:
Fax Number: 905-523-7282
Contact:
Email:
Web: Address: Hours:
Cost:
None
Who can access this service:

Focused on those with low income.

How to apply:

Contact for information.

A non-profit bilingual community legal clinic serving low income residents of Hamilton. In addition, to providing 'traditional' poverty law services including legal advice and referrals and legal representation, the clinic is involved in public legal education, community development and law reform.

Services are offered via phone or online. Special accommodations are available for those without access to a phone or internet. Please contact or visit the website for more details.

Legal Services provided include but are not limited to:

  • Housing rights
  • Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP)
  • Ontario Works
  • Employment Insurance
  • Family, Criminal, and Employment Law
  • Wills
  • Immigration

Jared's Place Legal Support Services

Phone:
Fax Number: 905-522-7220
Contact:
Email: Web: Address: Hours:
By appointment only.
Cost:
None
Who can access this service:

Women experiencing any type of abuse from an intimate partner. Accompanying children are welcome. 

How to apply:

Call 905-522-0127 to make an appointment. 

Offers legal advocacy support, information, and court accompaniment to women who have experienced family violence. Provides support with navigating legal systems when leaving an abusive relationship, including family, criminal, immigration, and child welfare issues.

John Howard Society Youth Justice Committee

Phone:
Contact:
Email: Web: Address: Hours:
Contact for information.
Cost:
None
Who can access this service:

Open to youth 12 to 17 years of age.

How to apply:

Contact for information.

The Youth Justice Committee involves trained community members who meet with victims, young people aged 12-17 accused of minor, non-violent offences, and their parents, to negotiate an appropriate way for the young person to make amends for their actions. All young people must agree to accept responsibility for their actions and to apologize to the victim.

This program is funded by the Ministry of the Attorney General.