North Peel & Dufferin Community Legal Services

[  Suggest an Update |  Print Version (New Window) ]
Record #: BRA1681 Last Modified: 16 May 2013 Last Full Update: 16 May 2013
Record Details
Social MediaFacebook Facebook: www.facebook.com/MississaugaCommunityLegalServices
Website Website: www.legalclinicsinpeel.ca/
SOCIAL_MEDIA_ICONFacebook Website
Phone
Office Phone905-455-0160
Fax905-455-0832
After Hours Phone905-455-0160 Answering machine
Address/Location Info
Address24 Queen St E, Ste 601
Brampton, ON L6V 1A3
 
View Google Map
Located In CommunityBrampton
IntersectionMain St (Hwy 10) & Queen St E
AccessibilityFully Accessible
Description/Eligibility/Service Details
DescriptionCommunity legal service * provides summary legal advice and legal representation for low income people in Brampton, Caledon and Dufferin * initial advice by telephone * clients seen by appointment only * assists with problems relating to Ontario Works, Ontario Disability Support Program, Canada Pension Plan, residential tenancies, and some immigration matters (but NOT refugee claims) * provides legal education seminars in areas of law specialized by the clinic, and participates in law reform and community development efforts* DOES NOT provide services in family, refugee or criminal law * free service, although clients may be asked to reimburse the legal clinic for disbursements (such as payment for medical reports or filing fees)
HoursMon-Fri 9 am-4:30 pm
Areas ServedBrampton ; Caledon ; Dufferin County
EligibilityLow income individuals
ApplicationSelf referral; not a walk-in service; appointment necessary
FeesNone
LanguagesEnglish
Contact Information
Primary ContactCristine Teston, Office Manager
Primary ExecutiveJack Fleming, Executive Director
Other Info
Former NameBrampton Community Legal Services
Established1990
ElectionsAGM in June
FundingFunded by Legal Aid Ontario
Service Level(50) Non Profit
Subjects
SubjectsDisabilities ; Immigrants ; Landlord and tenant rights ; Legal clinics ; Legal information ; Legal services ; Low income people ; Pensions ; Seniors ; Tenants ; Welfare
Broader TermsAdults ; Age groups ; Financial programs ; Financial services ; Housing ; Housing law ; Law ; Legal services ; Social assistance