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PDF (New Window)| Record #: NKT0252 | Last Full Update: 17 Jul 2020 |
| Memos and Bulletins | |
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| Public Comments | Please search directory first, volunteers in office are available for those who have no internet access or not able to search online |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | 416-479-0551 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-866-919-3219 |
| Fax | 437-886-5940 |
| info@justicenet.ca | |
| Website | www.justicenet.ca |
| Social Media |  Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/JusticeNet/193697870651918 Twitter: www.twitter.com/justicenet_ |
| Primary Contact | Heidi Mottahedin, Executive Director and Founder; Email: heidi@justicenet.ca |
| Agency Information | |
| Description (Agency) | Searchable directory of paralegals, lawyers and mediators in Ontario who provide sliding scale legal services |
| Legal Status | (50) Non Profit |
| Funding | Membership fees - modest membership fee for legal professionals providing service |
| Description and Service Details | |
| Description (Service) | Online directory of legal professionals * legal services provided for those with income too high for Legal Aid but too low to afford standard legal fees * Public can search directory to find service providers * phone service is very limited, volunteer-run and is for those who do not have access to internet to search the directory; Areas of Law Covered: *Aboriginal Law * Alternative Dispute Resolution * Bankruptcy * Business Law Topics * Child Protection * Civil Litigation * Consumer Rights * Criminal Law * Employment Law * Estate Planning * Family Law * General Practice * Immigration * Real Estate * Tax *Landlord and Tenant |
| Hours | Online Directory Mon-Sun 24 hours * Office hours limited and vary |
| Areas Served | Ontario ; Thornhill |
| Boundaries | Canada |
| Eligibility | Ages: 18 year(s) and up People living in Ontario, who require legal assistance, are experiencing financial difficulties, and have a net family income under $59,000 |
| Application | Visit website for online directory, call if no access to internet * income eligibility required prior to receiving legal services at reduced rates |
| Languages | English ; Individual paralegals, lawyers and mediators may be able to provide services in other languages |
| Fees | Service ; Clients -- sliding scale for fees, depending on net family income and number of dependents * Legal Professionals -- annual membership available, fee |
| Site Information | |
| Located In Community | Thornhill East |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Yonge St and Hwy 7 |
| Physical Access | Not Applicable ; phone\online service - no public access to office, physical meeting locations to be arranged with legal service found through Justicenet not with Justicenet |
| Categories and Classification | |
| HCSD Main Heading | Government / Legal |
| HCSD Sub Heading | Community Legal Services |
| Service Categories | Internet Information Resources ~ Legal Issues ; Legal Assistance Referral Services |
