COMMUNITY RESOURCES
AND INFORMATION
LAO Certificate Program
Chatham-Kent Area Office
146 Queen Street
Chatham, Ontario, N7M 2G6
Telephone: 352-1631
The LAO local area office processes applications for legal aid certificates in several areas of law. These areas include:
- Criminal (e.g.: assault with a weapon, sexual assault, robbery, trafficking narcotics, or any charge that if convicted may carry a jail sentence)
- Family (Support, Custody and Access)
- Immigration law (deportation, detention reviews and meetings before the Immigration and Refugee Board)
If you are found to be eligible, you will be issued a Legal Aid certificate. This certificate can be taken to a lawyer who accepts Legal Aid Certificates and LAO will pay that lawyer's fees. There may be repayment conditions attached to the certificate.
Provides crisis intervention, emotional support, practical assistance and referrals to victims of crime. Call 519-436-6630.
Food bank located in Chatham serves all of Chatham-Kent. Call 519-351-8381.
Tilbury Information & Help Centre
Provides information and referral on community programs and services. Call 519-682-2268.
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