Access Pro Bono
A small independent organization of community-minded directors and staff who rely on the kindness of thousands of volunteer legal service providers to provide access to justice across BC. More information can be found at Access Pro Bono.
Services Provided
- Summary advice
- Informed referrals
- Representation in courts and tribunals
- Family law services
- Poverty law services
- Online services
- Unbundled services
Programs
Everyone Legal Clinic
- Offer low-cost legal services to all British Columbians on a fixed-fee basis - in person or by virtual connection.
- Articling clinicians work under the supervision of practicing lawyers, and provide affordable help for a variety of issues.
- Contact information:
- 778-200-4478
- Weekdays between 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM
- More information refer to Everyone Legal Clinic
Residential Tenancy Program
- Provides free legal assistance and representation to low and modest income tenants who are contending with tenancy law issues before the Residential Tenancy Branch.
- Contact information:
- Please email tenancylaw@accessprobono.ca
- For more information, please refer to Residential Tenancy Program
Solicitors’ Program
- Provide free legal help to BC-based charities and non-profit organizations of limited means.
- No litigation matters
- Contact:
- For more information, please refer to Solicitors’ Program
Virtual Family Mediation Program
- Offer free online family mediation and advice services to low and modest income families across BC.
- Aims to facilitate early resolution of family law matters.
- To qualify for Virtual Family Mediation Service, both parties must be willing to mediate, and at least one party must meet pro bono eligibility criteria.
- Contact:
- For more information, please refer to Virtual Family Mediation Program
Lawyer Referral Services
- Helps British Columbians find a suitable legal professional to resolve their legal problem.
- In-person, telephone or online service.
- Contact:
- 604-687-3221
- Monday to Friday, from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
- 24/7 Online booking service
- 604-687-3221
- For more information, please refer to Lawyer Referral Service
Roster Program
- Provide free legal representation services for particular case types to low and modest income individuals.
- Access Pro Bono staff and volunteer coordinators screen client applications, and then send successful applications to a number of volunteer lawyers. If a volunteer lawyer chooses to take on a particular case, they chose the scope of their services.
- Contact:
- For more information, please refer to the Roster Program
Summary Advice Program
- Offer free legal advice to low and modest income individuals by telephone or video conference on a full range of legal issues including family, immigration, criminal, and civil law.
- Volunteer lawyers provide up to a half-hour of advice at each appointment, with the possibility of more appointments as needed.
- Contact:
- 604-878-7400
- Fill out the online triage form.
- For more information, please refer to the Summary Advice Program