Legal Resources Information

Several groups in this province provide free and low-cost legal services and information under certain circumstances. Although this office does not endorse or confirm the accuracy or completeness of information or advice provided by any of the following resources, BCFSA Staff understand they are currently available to British Columbians.

• BC211Permanent link to this section

  211 is a free and confidential service that provides information and referral to a broad range of community, government, and social services, including Legal and Advocacy.

  Tel: Dial or Text 2-1-1 available 24/7
  
  https://bc.211.ca/

• Access Pro Bono Society of British ColumbiaPermanent link to this section

  Access Pro Bono Society offers British Columbians a full spectrum of free legal services — from information to advice to representation.

  300 – 845 Cambie Street
  Vancouver, BC
  V6B 4Z9

  (604) 878-7400 or 1 (877) 762-6664 (toll-free)
  Fax: (604) 893-8934
  [email protected]
  
  http://www.accessprobono.ca/

• Lawyer Referral ServicePermanent link to this section

  The Lawyer Referral Service helps British Columbians find a suitable lawyer to resolve their legal problem.

  300 – 845 Cambie Street
  Vancouver, BC
  V6B 4Z9

  (604) 687-3221 or 1 (800) 663-1919
  
  http://www.accessprobono.ca/lawyer-referral-service

• Legal Aid BC
  Aboriginal Legal Aid in BCPermanent link to this section

  Legal Aid BC is a non-profit organization committed to helping British Columbians resolve their legal issues. They provide free public legal information, advice, and representation to people with low incomes.

  400 – 510 Burrard Street
  Vancouver, BC
  V6C 3A8

  (604) 408-2172 or 1 (866) 577-2525

  https://lss.bc.ca/
  https://aboriginal.legalaid.bc.ca/

• MyLawBCPermanent link to this section

  MyLawBC is a website that provides free tools to identify, manage, and resolve legal issues in BC.

  400 – 510 Burrard Street
  Vancouver, BC
  V6C 3A8

  (604) 408-2172 or 1 (866) 577-2525

  https://mylawbc.com/

• Seniors First BC
  The Elder Law ClinicPermanent link to this section

  The Elder Law Clinic offers pro bono legal services to eligible older adults residing in British Columbia on a wide range of legal matters.

  502 – 1281 W Georgia Street
  Vancouver, BC
  V6E 3J7

  (604) 437-1940 or 1 (866) 437-1940
  [email protected]

  http://seniorsfirstbc.ca/programs/legal-programs

• The Law CentrePermanent link to this section

  The Law Centre, a service of the University of Victoria Faculty of Law, provides advice, assistance and representation to clients who cannot afford a lawyer.

  225 – 850 Burdett Ave
  Victoria, BC
  V8W 0C7

  (250) 385-1221
  [email protected]

  https://thelawcentre.ca/

• UBC Law Students’ Legal Advice ProgramPermanent link to this section

  The Program provides free legal advice and representation to clients in the Lower Mainland who would otherwise be unable to afford legal assistance.

  Room 129 – 1822 East Mall
  Vancouver, BC
  V6T 1Z1

  (604) 822-5791

  https://www.lslap.bc.ca/

• Indigenous Community Legal ClinicPermanent link to this section

  The Clinic provides free legal services to the Indigenous community.

  148 Alexander Street
  Vancouver, BC
  V6A 1B5

  (604) 822-1311
  [email protected]

  https://allard.ubc.ca/community-clinics/indigenous-community-legal-clinic

• ClicklawPermanent link to this section

  This site provides legal information, education and help for British Columbians.

  www.clicklaw.bc.ca