Legal Aid: An Accessible Solution for All
In Longueuil, Me Sylvain Pratte Avocat is committed to providing quality legal services to those who need them, including through legal aid. This program, set up by the Government of Quebec, allows people with modest incomes to benefit from the assistance of a lawyer free of charge or at a reduced cost.
Amounts and eligibility conditions
The legal aid program is available to individuals who meet certain financial criteria. Here is an overview of the conditions:
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Free legal aid: If your annual income is below a certain threshold, you can benefit from legal aid without having to pay any fees.
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Legal aid with a contribution: For those whose income slightly exceeds the eligibility threshold for free aid, it is possible to obtain legal aid by paying a modest contribution. This contribution is calculated according to your income and can vary between $100 and $800.
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Types of services covered: Legal aid covers a wide range of services, including family, civil, administrative and housing law matters.
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Procedure
To benefit from legal aid, you must file an application with one of the legal aid offices. Me Sylvain Pratte Avocat can assist you in this process to ensure that you receive the support you need.
Contact us to learn more about how Me Sylvain Pratte's office can help you through the legal aid program.
