Legal Aid Ontario Criminal Law Information Services

The Criminal Law Advice Duty Counsel is a service run out of the John Sopinka Courthouse. The program gives advice and assistance on criminal law matters for people who are not in court the day they attend the centre. The counsel can provide limited general advice to everyone, and if the person meets the financial guidelines set by Legal Aid Ontario, they may be able to:

  • advise on rights and the court process
  • ask to delay the court date
  • bail hearing representation
  • help with a guilty plea
  • make a submission at a sentencing hearing
  • have a resolution meeting with the Crown
  • referral to other legal aid services
Organizations that offer this Service
Legal Aid Ontario
Sites that offer this Service
John Sopinka Courthouse
Sunday:
Closed

Monday:
8:30-16:45

Tuesday:
8:30-16:45

Wednesday:
8:30-16:45

Thursday:
8:30-16:45

Friday:
8:30-16:45

Saturday:
Closed

Work: 905-528-0387 x12
Website: www.legalaid.on.ca

45 Main St E
Hamilton, ON
L8N 2B7

Eligibility

Open to all ages 18 and older who need legal information on criminal law matters.

Areas Served
Hamilton
Hamilton Downtown
Fees
Fee
None
Languages
English
Application Instructions

Contact for information.

Last Full Update
October 25, 2024