Emergency and crisis in Vancouver, British Columbia
BWSS - Legal Advice and Full Representation
Offered by Battered Women's Support Services
1424 Commercial Dr, Vancouver, BC V5L 3X9
In short
Approximately 80% of the women who access our services do not have legal representation because they are ineligible for government-funded legal aid and cannot afford to retain a private lawyer.
- Who it is for
- Adults, Women, People on a low income
- Where
- 1424 Commercial Dr, Vancouver, BC V5L 3X9
- How to reach
- (604) 687-1867 · information@bwss.org · Website
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About this service
Approximately 80% of the women who access our services do not have legal representation because they are ineligible for government-funded legal aid and cannot afford to retain a private lawyer.
We will take on full representation files based on: the current case load, availability of time, the number of law students volunteering at BWSS and the complexity of legal issues involved.
We will also consider if the following applies:
- The woman has been denied legal representation by Legal Services Society; has appealed the decision of denial and the appeal was unsuccessful
- There are multiple barriers that prevent the woman from self-representation, including language, disability, complexity of legal issues, gender orientation and impact of trauma
- Use of the court system by the abuser as way to intimidate/harass/continue any form of violence
- Inability to privately retain a lawyer, such as financial difficulties
- The legal issue is either a family law, child protection or immigration law matter
How do I get in touch?
Call (604) 687-1867, email information@bwss.org, or use the website.
Listed in Vancouver, British Columbia.
1424 Commercial Dr, Vancouver, BC V5L 3X9
1424 Commercial Dr, Vancouver, BC V5L 3X9Vancouver, British Columbia
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