Durham Community Legal Clinic
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: OSH1183 | Last Modified: 01 Oct 2018 | Last Full Update: 14 Nov 2017 |
| Location, Telephone & Internet | |
|---|---|
| Office Phone | 905-728-7321 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-888-297-2202 |
| Fax | 905-728-6362 |
| dclcinfo@gmail.com | |
| Website | www.durhamcommunitylegalclinic.ca |
| Located In Community | Oshawa |
| Address | Midtown Centre 200 John St W, Unit B1 Oshawa, ON L1J 2B4 View Google Map |
| Contact Information | |
| Primary Contact | Kim Kreider, Office Manager; Phone: ext 222 |
| Volunteer Coordinator | Cathy Duignan, Coordinator, Volunteer Lawyers Service Project; Phone: ext 227 |
| Primary Executive | Deborah Hastings, Executive Director |
| Description & Services | |
| Description (Service) | Legal clinic * free legal advice to all residents of Durham Region on many areas of law * assistance or representation to those who qualify at hearings in several areas of law including Ontario Works, Ontario Disability Support Program, Canada Pension Plan, Employment Insurance, WSIB/WSIAT, Criminal Injuries Compensation Board, Housing, tenant issues, Wills and Powers of Attorney, Small Claims Court, Consumer Law, Senior Law, Human Rights, Domestic Violence Legal Aid advice referrals * staff from the clinic are available to speak on a variety of legal topics to groups in Durham Region * Commissioning available daily, Notarizing available by appointment. Power of Attorney Kit available * booklet contains forms and information on Continuing Power of Attorney for Property and Power of Attorney for Personal Care Legal advice on Immigration and Refugee matters * advice, referrals, form completion and sponsorship applications * in collaboration with Durham College Satellite offices in Ajax, Uxbridge and Cannington |
| Hours | Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm Commissioning Mon, Wed, Fri 8:30 am-1 pm * Tue, Thu 12 noon-4 pm |
| Areas Served | Durham Region |
| Eligibility | Low income * must qualify for free legal services in the areas of poverty law |
| Application | Immigration and Refugee issues by appointment Monday am * Employment Standards issues by appointment on Tuesdays * Satellite offices in Ajax, Uxbridge and Cannington by appointment only - call Emily Robb at 905-441-1752 |
| Languages | English ; French ; Translation services available |
| Fees | None |
| Other Details | |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Subjects | |
| Service Categories | Citizenship Application Assistance ; Community Legal Clinics ; General Legal Aid ; Immigration Application Forms ; Legal Issues Education/Information ; Notary Public Services |
