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WEST END LEGAL
SERVICES of OTTAWA
Serving Ottawa's west end since 1981
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Applicability of the legal principles discussed may differ substantially in individual situations.
You should seek legal assistance your particular situation.
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1301 Richmond Road
Ottawa, ON   K2B 7Y4
p. 613-596-1641
f.  613-596-3364
www.westendlegal.ca
WELS is funded by
Legal Aid Ontario
There are many resources for obtaining legal assistance. If we are
not able to help you at our clinic because you do not meet our
financial guidelines, live within our geographic area or need help
in an area we do not work in then we may be able to provide you
with a referral.

In addition, there are a number of opportunities to meet with a
duty counsel. To download a list of duty counsel
click here.
Some f the things that duty counsel may be able to assist you
with include:

Legal forms
Obtaining a birth certificate, a change of name
Notarial copies of documents such as a school transcript
Specific types of statutory declarations or affidavits for
things such as OSAP or permission for a child to travel
outside of Canada;
Immigration, including permanent residence cards
Ottawa Legal Aid Office
73 Albert St. (Ground Floor)
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 1E3
Telephone: (613) 238-7931
LEGAL AID OFFICE
For assistance with Family Law
matters go to the
Famiy Law
Information Centre located at the
Ottawa Courthouse (161 Elgin).

You can get free information and
help about issues related to
family matters, including
separation and divorce.
FAMILY LAW
LAWYER REFERAL
For $6, the LRS will provide the
name of a lawyer who will
provide a free consultation of
up to 30 minutes to help you
determine your rights and
options. You can access the
service by calling:

1-900-565-4LRS (4577)
The Ottawa Legal Clinics

Clinique juridique francophone de l'Est d'Ottawa
290 rue Dupuis
Ottawa, ON  K1L 1A2
Telephone: (613) 744-2892

C
ommunity Legal Services Ottawa Centre
1 Nicholas Street, Suite 422
Ottawa, ON  KlN 7B7
Telephone: (613) 241-7008

South Ottawa Community Legal Services
1355 Bank Street, Suite 406
Ottawa, ON  KlG 8K7
Telephone: (613) 733-0140

University of Ottawa Community Legal Clinic
17 Copernicus Street
Ottawa, ON  KlN 7N9
Telephone: (613) 562-5600

West End Legal Services of Ottawa
1301 Richmond Road, Main Floor
Ottawa, Ontario  K2B 7Y4
Telephone: (613) 596-1641