There are many areas of law that are not practiced within Scarborough Community Legal Services. If you call or come to our office seeking help in these areas, we will not be able to take on your case or issue.
However, we're happy to provide you with information on the following areas of law:
- Abuse and Family Violence
- Family Law
- Criminal Law
- Consumer Law
Please read below for referral information on these areas of law.
Abuse and Family Violence
SCLS does not offer legal services in this area of law.
The Barbra Schlifer Commemorative Clinic is a specialized clinic for women experiencing violence and you may visit their website for information on getting help and resources - http://schliferclinic.com/how-we-can-help/get-help/
If you require assistance, in this area of law, you may contact Legal Aid Ontario to see if you qualify for assistance. You can also contact the Law Society of Upper Canada’s (“LSUC”) referral service for obtaining assistance from a private lawyer.
You can contact Legal Aid Ontario at www.legalaid.on.ca/en/ or 1-800-668-8258.
You can contact the LSUC referral service at: https://www.lsuc.on.ca/lsrs/ or 1-855-947-5255.
Family Law
SCLS does not offer legal services in this area of law.
We do not offer advice or document preparation for people representing themselves at family court.
Call the Family Law Coordinator at 416-696-2992 to see if you are eligible and to make an appointment.
Criminal Law
SCLS does not offer legal services in this area of law.
If you require assistance, in this area of law, you may contact Legal Aid Ontario to see if you qualify for assistance. You can also contact the Law Society of Upper Canada’s (“LSUC”) referral service for obtaining assistance from a private lawyer and/or private paralegal.
You can contact Legal Aid Ontario at www.legalaid.on.ca/en/ or 1-800-668-8258.
You can contact the LSUC referral service at: https://www.lsuc.on.ca/lsrs/ or 1-855-947-5255.
If you are a young person under 18 or a homeless youth under 25, you may also contact Justice for Children and Youth at http://jfcy.org/en/ or 1-866-999-JFCY (5329).
Consumer Law
SCLS does not offer legal services in this area of law.
You may visit the Ministry of Government and Consumer Services' website at www.sse.gov.on.ca/mcs/en/pages/default.aspx or 1-877-665-0662.
You can also contact the Law Society of Upper Canada’s (“LSUC”) referral service for obtaining assistance from a private lawyer and/or private paralegal.
You can contact the LSUC referral service at: https://www.lsuc.on.ca/lsrs/ or 1-855-947-5255.