Finding a Lawyer

The following services can assist you in finding a lawyer to advise or represent you. If you are looking for low-cost legal assistance, see the section Legal Clinics and Services.

You can also find lawyers listed in the Yellow Pages or ask for recommendations from family or friends.

Suggested Resources

Association des juristes d'expression française de l’Alberta (AJEFA) – Répertoire des Juristes

This searchable list provided by AJEFA can be used to find a French-speaking lawyer in Alberta. This is a French language website. Related keywords: Lawyers (49)

Canadian-Lawyers.ca

A free service from LexisNexis Canada designed specifically for individuals and small businesses that allows users to search for lawyers by geographic region, area of expertise, or specific names, as well as providing you with up-to-date and relevant legal information.  Related keywords: Lawyers (49)

Collaborative Family Lawyers of Canada

The Collaborative Family Law Process is about cooperation, not confrontation where clients sign a contract agreeing not to go to court. It is mediation and problem solving with collaborative lawyers where clients try to understand each other. Each client is responsible for information gathering and solutions. This website features general information about collaborative law (definitions, process, resources) and a list of collaborative law professionals in Alberta. Related keywords: Divorce and separation (41), Lawyers (49), Mediation and alternative dispute resolution (43)

Find a Lawyer (Lawyershop.ca)

LawyerShop.ca is a network of law firms in cities across Canada that focus on one particular area of law. Users of the site can search for local lawyers in the practice area required. From the homepage, users can also access the LawyerShop.ca Legal Information Centre. It provides articles relating to the Canadian legal system and features podcasts from Canadian lawyers. Related keywords: Lawyers (49)

Lawyer Referral Service (Alberta)

The Lawyer Referral Service is a program operated by the Law Society to assist people in finding a lawyer who will provide them with the legal services they require. It is an information service and is not connected with Legal Aid - nor does it provide any form of financially subsidized legal service. Related keywords: Lawyers (49)