General free legal advice organizations

o   Fitzgerald, M., So you think you need a lawyer: How to screen, hire, manage or fire a lawyer (Whitby, Ont.: McGraw-Hill, 1998)

 

Organization that provides financial assistance for important court cases that advance language and equality rights.

http://www.ccppcj.ca/   

 

Specialty clinic that provides advice and represents African Canadians in all legal forums, particularly in the courts through race-based test cases that are likely to result in significant legal precedents. Funded by Legal Aid Ontario. Located in Toronto

http://www.aclc.net/   

 

Website, in French, providing information on access to justice issues

http://accesjustice.ca/   

 

Non-profit organization that provides legal and research services on behalf of consumer interests.

 

Specialty legal aid clinic dedicated to defending and advancing the equality rights of persons with disabilities. Provides free legal information relating to disabilities.

http://www.archdisabilitylaw.ca/    

 

Telelegal portal that connects attorneys to those in need of legal advice through phone to phone consultations.