Legal Resources in Hamilton

Children's Aid Society of Hamilton

Investigate allegations that children under 18 years of age may be in need of protection; Provide guidance, counselling, and other services to families to protect children or to prevent circumstances requiring the protection of children; Provide care for children assigned to its care; Supervise children assigned to its supervision; Place children for adoption.

Phone: 905-522-1121

Indigenous-Specific: No

Elizabeth Fry Society

Women who are, have been, or are at risk of being in conflict with the law.

Address: 987 King Street East, Suite 203, Hamilton, Ontario

Phone: 905-527-3097

Indigenous-Specific: No

Hamilton Community Legal Clinic

Lawyers volunteer their time to make wills for people who cannot afford to pay for the service. You must be low-income and there must be a clear need for the will.

Phone: 905-527-4572

Email: hclc.cjch@gmail.com

Indigenous-Specific: No

Hamilton Regional Indian Centre

Provides assistance to all Indigenous people who are in contact with the legal system, regardless of Status.

Address: 34 Ottawa Street North, Hamilton, Ontario

Phone: 905-548-9593

Email: support@hric.ca

Indigenous-Specific: Yes

Interval House of Hamilton - Jared's Place Legal Advocacy and Resource Centre for Women

A place for women who have experienced domestic abuse and are going through the legal system. This service is available to every woman who has stayed in the emergency shelter or from the community.

Address: 100 Main Street East, Hamilton, Ontario

Phone: 905-522-0127 ext. 207

Indigenous-Specific: No