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Victims and Witnesses of Crime and Violence

LEGAL SERVICES

The Lawyer Referral Service 604 687-3221 or 1 800 663-1919

Various legal services are available to you if you need legal assistance in divorce or custody matters, or you need to obtain a restraining order. The Lawyer Referral Service helps you find a lawyer in your community. For more information see www.cba.org/bc/Public_Media/main/lawyer_referral.aspx.

Legal Services Society 604 408-2172 or 1 866 577-2525

Legal aid is available through the Legal Services Society (LSS). Free legal advice and representation to you is avaiable if you are eligible. TTY (telecommunications for the deaf) accessible at 604 601-6236 or 1 877 991-2299. For more information see www.lss.bc.ca.

Clicklaw – www.clicklaw.bc.ca

A website that provides legal information, education and help for British Columbians.

Dial-a-Law – www.cba.org/bc/public_media/dal/

A library of scripts prepared by lawyers. It offers general information on a variety of topics on law in British Columbia, but not legal advice. If you need further information, you should consult a lawyer. Contact the Layer Referral Service noted above.

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