Legal Aid Division - Legal Aid
Provided by: Government of Prince Edward Island - Department of Justice and Public Safety - AKA: JPS
Service Description
Provides free legal representation and assistance to income eligible individuals who have serious legal needs in the areas of criminal law, youth criminal justice, and family and civil law.
Information
Eligibility:
Individuals who meet the income eligibility (See website for full details) * In emergency situations, legal aid may be provided to individuals even if their income exceeds the the financial eligibility scale guidelines
Fees:
No fees
How to Access:
Call or email to book an appointment
Documents Required:
Applicants will be told what to bring when calling to book appointment
Language:
English
Coverage Area:
Epekwitk / Prince Edward Island
Service Locations & Contact Info
- 40 Great George Street, Charlottetown, PE C1A 4J9
- Coverage Area:Kings County * Queens County
- Disabilities Access:Unknown
- October to May: Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm
June to September: Mon-Fri 8am-4pm
- General Inquiries
902-368-6043
- 1 Harbourside Access Road, Suite B, Charlottetown, PE C1A 8R4
- Coverage Area:Kings County * Queens County
- Disabilities Access:Wheelchair accessible
- October to May: Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm
June to September: Mon-Fri 8am-4pm
- General Inquiries
902-368-6656
- 120 Heather Moyse Drive, 2nd Floor, Summerside, PE C1N 5Y8
- Coverage Area:Prince County
- Disabilities Access:Wheelchair accessible
- October to May: Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm
June to September: Mon-Fri 8am-4pm
- Criminal Law Inquiries
902-888-8219 - Family/Civil Law Inquiries
902-888-8066