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HOW TO FILE A COMPLAINT ABOUT YOUR LAWYER WITH THE LAW SOCIETY OF ALBERTA

COMPLAINT ABOUT AN ALBERTA LAWYER or PARALEGAL?

HOW, WHERE, WHEN, WHY TO COMPLAIN.

What  steps you need to take and what you need to know

to file a formal complaint against any Alberta lawyer or paralegal.

 

You also need to know if there are any complaints

against any paralegal or lawyer, any discipline history, reviews and if they are in good standing.

 

The Alberta Law Society will not pay you money or

make a lawyer or paralegal pay you money because of his or her mistake.

Law Societies protect lawyers from consumers, not consumers from lawyers

OUTCOME OF LAW SOCIETY OF ALBERTA

DISCIPLINARY HEARINGS

Does your lawyer have a discipline history? Click to See the outcomes of public hearings, applications and appeals in the form of an order, a summary of the decision or written reason.

Review  the Law Society of Alberta Notices of Suspensions and Disbarments

Lawyers Protecting Lawyers

Most Alberta lawyers and paralegals are hard working, honest and reliable.

 Unfortunately, there are bad apples who make life difficult for clients and the other lawyers.

The Law Societies do not weed these bad apples out. They protect them from consumer complaints

 

How do I rate my lawyer?

PLEASE RATE YOUR LAWYER

SO OTHERS CAN BENEFIT

 FROM YOUR EXPERIENCE

 

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Would you recommend your lawyer or law firm?

Would you retain or hire again?

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IT WILL HELP YOUR COMPLAINT!

 

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Ask CanLaw for a Reference Check Before You Hire or Retain a Lawyer in Canada. You need to check the reputation of the law office and lawyers before you provide a retainer to hire any lawyer or paralegal.

 

There is not much point in asking us after you have hired some lawyer, is there?

 

You also need to know if there are complaints against any paralegal or lawyer, any discipline history, or suspension or any bad reviews and if they are in good standing.

DO YOU QUALIFY FOR LEGAL AID?

 

Do You Need Legal Aid to Help Pay Your Lawyer? Do you qualify for legal aid?

 

Need Free Legal Advice?  Can't afford a lawyer or paralegal?

Legal Aid assists low income persons accused of serious criminal offences who are facing jail sentences, and for youths charged, anywhere in Canada.

 

Who qualifies for Legal Aid?

 

Click here to see how to apply for legal aid.

Complaint Information from

the Law Society of Alberta

 

Law Society of Alberta

       Suite 600

       919 - 11th Avenue S. W.

       Calgary, AB T2R 1P3

       Or call a Complaints Officer at

       (403) 229-4724 in Calgary or at

       (780) 429-3343 (Edmonton)

 

      For complaints about lawyers in

Red Deer or north of Red Deer,

      Tel: (780) 429-3343

      Toll free: 1-800-272-8839

      Fax: (780) 424-1620

 

      For complaints about lawyers south of Red Deer,

      Tel: (403) 229-4799

      Toll free:  1-800-661-9003 (ext. 4799)

      Fax: (403) 228-1728

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How do CanLaw Referrals Work? See our FAQs

 

CanLaw referrals are fast free and confidential.

 

Most lawyers offer a half hour free consultation,  many take legal aid and  a few may take on some pro bono or no charge work.

 

Lawyers cannot afford to work for free, which is basically what pro bono is.

 

CanLaw will find you a "lawyer near me"

 

Our lawyer referral service delivers

fast results. Lawyers will contact you directly

 

 

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