Exterior of a community legal clinic building in downtown Toronto

Ontario Community Legal Clinics Directory

Find free or low-cost legal help near you—sorted by region, searchable in seconds.

Community legal clinics are publicly funded, not-for-profit offices that provide free legal services to low-income Ontarians. This directory lists clinic contact details by region so jurors, witnesses and everyday residents can quickly locate assistance. We refresh listings twice each year, but phone numbers and hours can change—always confirm directly with the clinic before visiting.

Need immediate help with jury-related questions? Start with the Legal Aid resources for jurors page or contact Legal Aid Ontario’s toll-free line.

Greater Toronto Area Legal Clinics

Find GTA legal clinics close to transit lines and major courthouses.

Clinic City Phone Website
Parkdale Community Legal ServicesToronto(416) 531-2411Visit
Scarborough Community Legal ServicesScarborough(416) 438-7182Visit
West Toronto Community Legal ServicesToronto(416) 531-7376Visit
Downtown Legal Services (U of T)Toronto(416) 978-6447Visit
Legal Aid Ontario – GTA Family Law Service CentreToronto(416) 348-0001Visit
Jane & Finch Community Legal ClinicNorth York(416) 398-0677Visit
Mississauga Community Legal ServicesMississauga(905) 896-2050Visit
Brampton Community Legal ServicesBrampton(905) 456-4700Visit
Tip: Many GTA clinics answer phones fastest between 12 p.m. and 1 p.m.

Central Ontario Legal Clinics

Serving Simcoe, York-Simcoe, Durham and cottage-country communities.

ClinicCityPhoneWebsite
Simcoe County Community Legal ClinicBarrie(705) 722-0991Visit
Durham Community Legal ClinicOshawa(905) 728-7321Visit
Lake Country Community Legal ClinicOrillia(705) 326-6444Visit
Haliburton-Kawartha Lakes Legal ClinicLindsay(705) 340-3157Visit
York-Simcoe Rural Legal AidKeswick(905) 476-3211Visit
Peterborough Community Legal CentrePeterborough(705) 749-9355Visit
Northumberland Community Legal CentreCobourg(905) 373-4464Visit
Muskoka & Parry Sound Community Legal ClinicHuntsville(705) 645-6607Visit
Tip: Rural clinics often travel—ask about outreach days in your township.

Eastern Ontario Legal Clinics

Bilingual services and courthouse-adjacent offices from Ottawa to Kingston.

ClinicCityPhoneWebsite
Community Legal Services of OttawaOttawa(613) 733-0140Visit
Queen’s Legal AidKingston(613) 533-2102Visit
Renfrew County Legal ClinicPembroke(613) 732-1913Visit
Stormont, Dundas & Glengarry Legal ClinicCornwall(613) 933-0074Visit
Frontenac Legal ClinicKingston(613) 541-0777Visit
Lanark County Community Legal ClinicPerth(613) 267-6150Visit
Belleville Community Legal ClinicBelleville(613) 966-8686Visit
Deep River-Area Legal AssistanceDeep River(613) 584-1207Visit

Western Ontario Legal Clinics

Kitchener-Waterloo to Windsor—clinics with expertise in employment and tenant law.

ClinicCityPhoneWebsite
Community Legal Aid (Windsor Law)Windsor(519) 253-7150Visit
Hamilton Community Legal ClinicHamilton(905) 527-4572Visit
Waterloo Region Community Legal ServicesKitchener(519) 743-0254Visit
Middlesex Community Legal ClinicLondon(519) 432-0214Visit
Oxford Community Legal ClinicWoodstock(519) 539-4415Visit
Grey Bruce Community Legal ClinicOwen Sound(519) 370-2200Visit
Sarnia Legal Aid ClinicSarnia(519) 332-8055Visit
Guelph-Wellington Community Legal ClinicGuelph(519) 821-2100Visit
Tip: Clinics in university towns often run evening advice sessions during the school year.

Northern Ontario Legal Clinics

Remote-service options and Indigenous-focused programs span Thunder Bay to Timmins.

ClinicCityPhoneWebsite
Kinna-aweya Legal ClinicThunder Bay(807) 344-2478Visit
Nishnawbe-Aski Legal Services CorporationThunder Bay(807) 622-1413Visit
Algoma Community Legal ClinicSault Ste. Marie(705) 942-4900Visit
Cochrane-Timiskaming Community Legal ClinicTimmins(705) 267-0286Visit
Sudbury Community Legal ClinicSudbury(705) 674-3200Visit
Manitoulin Legal ClinicLittle Current(705) 368-2441Visit
Kenora Community Legal ClinicKenora(807) 468-8888Visit
North & South Simcoe Legal Clinic – SatelliteHearst(705) 372-1877Visit
Tip: Many Northern clinics offer phone appointments to reduce travel costs.

How to Use These Clinics

1. Booking an Appointment

Most clinics accept intake calls during business hours and prioritise by urgency. Let staff know if you are an active juror with an upcoming trial date; many clinics flag jury-related matters for faster service. Some offices use online forms—check the website column above for links.

2. What to Bring

  • Government-issued photo ID
  • Proof of household income (recent pay stub or benefit statement)
  • Your jury summons or any court correspondence
  • Relevant documents (lease, employment contract, medical notes)

3. Special Services for Jurors

Clinics can draft letters to employers confirming your legal duty, explain compensation rules, or guide you through excusal and deferral requests. For broader Legal Aid options, visit our legal aid resources for jurors page.

Community Clinic FAQ

Yes. Ontario community legal clinics are funded by Legal Aid Ontario. If your income and assets fall below set limits, you will not be billed. Jurors needing quick advice can often obtain a one-time consultation even if they are slightly over the limit—ask intake staff.

Most clinics close at 4:30 p.m. but you can leave a voicemail. For urgent matters, call Legal Aid Ontario’s toll-free line 1-800-668-8258, available until 8 p.m. on weekdays. LAO can issue an emergency certificate or direct you to a duty counsel hotline.

Clinics employ staff lawyers and paralegals who can appear in lower courts and tribunals. For complex criminal charges, they will help you apply for a Legal Aid certificate and refer you to a private defence lawyer who accepts certificates.

Yes. Many clinics provide bilingual services or arrange certified interpreters. Call ahead to request interpretation. If none is available same-day, the clinic can schedule a callback or connect you to a nearby office with multilingual staff.

Clinics may still offer summary legal advice. Bring proof of expenses such as high medical costs or childcare—staff can request a discretionary waiver from Legal Aid Ontario. The income limits are guidelines, not absolute cut-offs.

With your written consent, clinic lawyers can draft letters, negotiate with opposing parties, or speak to the court registrar. For jurors, they can verify employer obligations or file accommodation requests under the Juries Act.

Community clinics are Ontario’s front door to justice—use them before small issues grow big.

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