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Hamilton Community Legal Clinic

Hamilton Pro Bono Project
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Record #: HAM0876 Last Modified: 27 Jun 2012 Last Full Update: 27 Jun 2012
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Older Adult CategoriesLegal - Advance Care Plans/Power of Attorney ; Legal - General Information ; LEGAL (ALL)
Location, Telephone & Internet
Located In CommunityHamilton
WardWard 2
Office Phone905-527-4572 ext 32
Fax905-523-7282
E-Mailhamprobono@lao.on.ca
Websitewww.hamiltonjustice.ca/
Additional Websitewww.hamiltonjustice.ca/looking-for-a-will.cfm
Contact Information
Mailing Addressc/o Hamilton Pro Bono Project, Hamilton Community Legal Clinic 
Landmark Place 
100 Main St E, Ste 203, 2nd Flr 
Hamilton, ON L8N 3W4
Primary ContactHugh A Tye, Executive Director/Lawyer
Description & Services
DescriptionThe Hamilton Pro Bono Project provides lawyers who volunteer their time to make wills and powers of attorney for people who cannot afford to pay for these services. Volunteer lawyers can assist people with disabilities, those with terminal illnesses, single parents and other low income adults. 
 
The Hamilton Pro Bono Project operates out of the office of the Hamilton Community Legal Clinic. It is run by volunteers who only work part time. 
 
Areas ServedHamilton (City of) - including Ancaster, Dundas, Flamborough, Glanbrook, Hamilton and Stoney Creek
BoundariesThe City of Hamilton including Ancaster, Dundas, Flamborough, Glanbrook, Hamilton and Stoney Creek
EligibilityYou must qualify to receive free services from the Project. You must be low income and there must be a need for the will and power of attorney.
ApplicationFor information and to apply for service, please call 905-527-4572, extension 32. Leave a message with your name and phone number. It may take up to two weeks for someone to call you back. Please be patient. 
 
You can also email the Project at: hamprobono@lao.on.ca.
FeesNone - Individual must be financially eligible
LanguagesEnglish ; French ; Services in many other languages can be arranged by advance notice.
Other Details
Public Bulletin
Hamilton Pro Bono is a phone service only.
AccessibilityNot Applicable
FundingProvincial - Ministry of the Attorney General
Established2004
Other Links for Searching
Service CategoriesDurable Power of Attorney for Asset Management ~ Low Income ; Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care ~ Low Income ; Legal Information Lines ; Will Preparation Assistance ~ Low Income