Aboriginal community legal workers

Aboriginal community legal workers are Legal Aid BC staff who can:

• give legal information and limited advice about:
  • family law;
  • child protection law; and
  • issues such as Indian residential schools, housing, and wills and estates
• explain the legal process and other options such as mediation
• attend court with you
• help you prepare forms and letters
• participate in negotiations
• talk on your behalf to:
  • Ministry of Children and Family Development staff,
  • a legal aid lawyer,
  • duty counsel, or
  • your band
• make referrals to other services

Where can I find Aboriginal community legal workers?