If you are having landlord-tenant problems, debt problems,
consumer problems or any other problems for
which you may need legal information or advice, there are a number
of services you can contact.
Who to Contact
Law line 601-6100 or 1-800-663-7867
For legal information and referral within the Lower Mainland,
you can call the Law Line, a service provided
by the Legal Services Society
Dial-a-Law Greater Vancouver 687-5680. Rest
of BC 1-800-565-5297
Home Page Web Site www.cba.org/bc
A library of pre-recorded tapes prepared by lawyers to provide
practical information on specific topics of
law and the justice system can be accessed through Dial-a-Law.
Lawyer Referral Service
Canadian Bar Association
687-3221
For legal advice, see a lawyer. The Canadian Bar Association
operates a Lawyer Referral service for people in
need of legal advice. This service will put you in touch with
a lawyer who will assist you. For $10.00 you can have
a one-half hour consultation. Prior to going to your consultation
consider calling Dial-a-Law and listening to the tape
"Choosing a Lawyer and Preparing for the First Interview".
There is a Lawyer Referral Service in most communities.
Check your telephone book.