Legal aid is provided free of charge (also called gratuitous legal aid) if the applicant’s situation fits the eligibility criteria established by the Act respecting legal aid and the provision of certain other legal services and the Regulation respecting legal aid.
Eligibility criteria
- Annual income (all sources of income: CSST, tips, etc.)
- Family situation (spouse, children, etc.)
- Value of certain assets (house, RRSP, etc.)
- Liquid assets (savings, investments, etc.)
Any person who receives a benefit, other than a speciel benefit, under a last resort financial assistance program provided for by the Individual and Family Assistance Act or any member of a family receiving such a benefit is deemed financially eligible for a gratuitous legal aid.
Am I eligible for free legal aid?
Only the Legal Aid Office closest to the place of residence of the person applying can determine if someone is eligible.
The financial eligibility scale for free legal aid are as follows: