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Hamilton Community Legal Clinic

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Record #: HAM2170 Last Modified: 03 May 2013 Last Full Update: 05 Jul 2012
Special Information
Public Bulletin
Dundurn, McQuesten and Mountain Clinics are closed and are no longer at their previous locations as of June 23, 2011.
Contact Information
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Address & Map
Landmark Place
100 Main St E, Ste 203 (2nd Flr)
Hamilton, ON L8N 3W4
 
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Major IntersectionCatharine St and Main St E
Office Phone905-527-4572
Fax905-523-7282
Websitewww.hamiltonjustice.ca/
Primary ContactMilena (Mickey) Capuano, Supervisor of Operations
Primary ExecutiveHugh Tye, Executive Director
Service Details
Alternate Name (Internal use only)Commissioner of Oaths ; Legal Clinic
AccessibilityFully Accessible
Located In CommunityHamilton Central
WardWard 2
DescriptionThis is a non-profit bilingual community legal clinic serving low income residents of Hamilton. In addition, to providing 'traditional' poverty law services including legal advice and referrals and legal representation, the clinic is involved in public legal education, community development and law reform. Some areas of service include: 
 
* Tenant Rights 
* Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) 
* Ontario Works 
* Workers Compensation (WSIB) 
* Affidavits and Notary Services (Commissioner of Affidavits) 
* Canada Pension Plan 
* Employment Insurance 
* Criminal Injuries Compensation Board 
* * Creating a Will (Pro Bono Project) 
HoursAdmin Hours: Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm, Wed 8:30 am-12 noon  
 
Phone Hours: Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 8:30 am-3:30 pm, Wed 8:30 am-12 noon
DatesBy appointment
Areas ServedHamilton (City of)
EligibilityAges: 16 year(s) and up 
 
Individual must be financially eligible
ApplicationBy phone or by appointment. Applicants can also apply on-line at the following url: https://www.hamiltonjustice.ca/apply-for-services.cfm
Bus Routes(1) KING ; (5) DELAWARE - STONEY CREEK ; (34) UPPER PARADISE ; (51) UNIVERSITY
FeesNone - Individual must be financially eligible
LanguagesEnglish ; French ; Interpretive Services
FundingProvincial - Ontario Ministry of the Attorney General
Indexing
Service CategoriesDiscrimination Assistance ; Employment Insurance Benefits Assistance ; Immigrant Benefits Assistance ; Labour and Employment Law ; Notary Public Services ; Pension Benefits Assistance ; Protection and Advocacy for Individuals with Disabilities ; Public/Subsidized Housing Appeals Assistance ; Tenant Rights Information/Counselling ; Welfare Rights Assistance ; Will Preparation Assistance
SubjectsAdvocacy ; Appeals ; Complaints ; Human rights ; Information and referral ; Landlord and tenant rights ; Lawyers ; Legal aid ; Legal clinics ; Legal information ; Legal services ; Social assistance ; Workers compensation