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Who We Help

Our clients are low-income residents of Windsor, Essex County, and full-time undergraduate students at the University of Windsor, who require assistance with matters within our practice areas.

To qualify for help from CLA, you must meet Legal Aid Ontario’s financial eligibility requirements.

If you don't qualify, we may be able to connect you with other helpful resources, but we can't guarantee referrals

Areas We Help In

Provincial Offences

Driving while licence suspended
Driving without insurance
Careless driving
Failing to stop or yield
Speeding
Municipal by-law infractions
Provincial Offences under the Highway Traffic Act or Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act

Criminal Offences

Theft, mischief or fraud under $5,000
Possession of narcotics
Trespass of property
Assault
Harassment
Uttering threats
Domestic violence charges
Mental Health Court

Student Misconduct

Academic and non-academic integrity appeals

Housing

Repairs and maintenance issues
Tenant's rights
Disputes with co-tenants
Appearances before the Landlord and Tenant Board

Small Claims

You are being sued for more than $500, up to $10,000
You want to sue for damages of more than $500, up to $10,000
You're involved in a Consumer Protection dispute of more than $500, up to $10,000

Elder Law

Financial fraud and manipulation
Physical abuse and intimidation
Estate and Will advice only
Beneficiary rights

Employment Law

Employment standards
Wrongful dismissal

Family Law

In relation to custody, access, and child support:

Summary advice only, for biological parents, legal parents and guardians

Workshops and Sessions

We provide legal workshops and information sessions upon request.

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