Law Society of Ontario

Service: Law Society Referral Service

Record #: MET0604
Last Modified: 18 Apr 2024
Last Full Update: 04 Dec 2023

Contact Information

Office Phone 1-855-947-5255 ; Hotline: 416-947-5255
TTY Phone 416-644-4886
Fax 416-947-3924
E-Mail lsrs@lso.ca
Website www.lso.ca/public-resources/finding-a-lawyer-or-paralegal/law-society-referral-service?lang=en-ca
Social Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LawSocietyLSO 
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/law-society-of-ontario/ 
Twitter: https://twitter.com/LawsocietyLSO 
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/LawSocietyofOntario

Site Information

Description (Site) Cross street: University Ave and Queen St W
Located In Community Toronto
Address & Map
Osgoode Hall, 130 Queen St W
Toronto, ON
Canada M5H 2N6
Intersection University Ave and Queen St W
Mailing Address Osgoode Hall, 130 Queen St W 
Toronto, ON 
Canada M5H 2N6
Physical Access Barrier-free washroom including door and stall ; Wheelchair accessible automatic east side entrance

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)

Online referral service -- www.findlegalhelp.ca

  • telephone referrals for those in crisis or without internet access only
  • referrals made to participating lawyer/paralegal
  • lawyers/paralegals will provide up to one free half hour of consultation by telephone or in person
  • fees for subsequent consultation or any legal work are negotiated with the lawyer/paralegal

Law Society Lawyer and Paralegal Directory -- www.lso.ca/public-resources/finding-a-lawyer-or-paralegal/lawyer-and-paralegal-directory

Does not provide legal advice
Hours

Online -- Mon-Sun 24 hours; Crisis -- Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm
Areas Served Ontario
Boundaries Ontario
Eligibility Residents of Ontario seeking a lawyer, including persons receiving Legal Aid
Application

Not applicable
Languages Other - referrals to lawyers who speak other languages

Agency and Service Names

Alternate Name Lawyer Referral Service ; LSO ; LSRS ; LSUC
Former Name Law Society of Upper Canada (2017)

Agency Information

Parent Agency Name Law Society of Ontario
Legal Status (50) Non Profit

Taxonomy and Classification

Service Categories Legal Assistance Referral Services