Legal aid is a Quebec government legal service offered to people who meet certain financial eligibility criteria and apply for the service. Legal aid is provided free of charge or with a contribution from the recipient.

Established in 1972, the "Commission des services juridiques" is the body responsible for the administration within Québec of the "Act respecting legal aid and the provision of certain other legal services".

Legal aid services are provided by lawyers and, on occasion, by notaries. Lawyers are responsible for counselling their clients and representing them before the courts. Depending on the client’s preference, these services are provided either by lawyers who are permanent employees of the legal aid network or by lawyers in private practice.

To find out more about Legal Aid and how to apply please follow the link to the "Commission des services juridiques".

To find the Legal Aid service office nearest you, click here.