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Legal Aid Nova Scotia - Duty Counsel - Halifax

Website checked March 2026

In short

Nova Scotia Legal Aid has many free legal services to help adults and youth facing a range of legal issues.

Who it is for
Youth, Adults, Women, Men, People on a low income; Youth, Women, Men, Youth (13-24)
What it helps with
Money to get by, Legal help and my rights, Knowing where to go
Cost and access
Free
Where
402 - 5475 Spring Garden Rd, Halifax, NS
How to reach
(902) 420-7800 · Website
Last verified
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About this organization

Nova Scotia Legal Aid has many free legal services to help adults and youth facing a range of legal issues. We may be able to help if you have problems with criminal law, family law and many areas of social justice and civil law such as CPP, Employment Insurance or Income Assistance. Although some of our services are based on financial need, we have some services available to all Nova Scotians.

Legal Information:

  • Publications providing legal information you can use right on this website.
  • Links to other websites that have legal information you may want.

Legal Advice offered to all Nova Scotians (no financial qualification):

  • Advice at court from a Duty Counsel lawyer if youve been charged or detained.
  • Advice over the telephone if you are under arrest and in police custody.
  • Summary advice at Family Courthouses, in the community, or in any of our service offices.
How do I get in touch?

Call (902) 420-7800, or use the website.

Phone
(902) 420-7800
Website
https://www.nslegalaid.ca/

Listed in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

402 - 5475 Spring Garden Rd, Halifax, NS

402 - 5475 Spring Garden Rd, Halifax, NSHalifax, Nova Scotia

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