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Lawyer Referral Services
This service is available to anyone who needs legal information. It is designed to encourage you to seek legal advice early, before your problems become complicated and expensive. The service will give you the names of two lawyers. You chose one and arrange an appointment for an interview of up to thirty minutes at a nominal charge of $10 (plus PST and GST). The lawyer will tell you whether he/she thinks you have a legal problem, what is involved, how long it should take to solve the problem and approximately how much legal services would cost.
Phone:902-892-0853
Toll free:1-800-240-9798
Email: clia@cliapei.ca
Legal Aid
Legal Aid lawyers provide representation in family and criminal law to clients who, for financial reasons, would be unable to obtain essential legal services from the private sector. Services are limited and not all types of cases are represented.
Charlottetown:902-368-6043
Summerside:902-888-8219
Victim Services
This services assists victims of crime throughout their involvement in the criminal justice system. Where a victim is incapacitated or has died as a result of the crime, family members may benefit. Assistance is available to those who feel they have been victimized regardless of whether a complaint has been made to the police or a charge has been laid. No fees are charged for this confidential service.
Queens and Kings Counties902-368-4582
Prince County902-888-8217
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