Free and affordable legal help in Windsor-Essex, County
Community Legal Aid Windsor provides free and affordable legal services to low-income residents of Windsor-Essex County and full-time Undergraduate students of the University of Windsor.
Our New Location
University of Windsor - Law Building
Thank you for your patience as we relocated. We are no longer on Ouellette Avenue.
Community Legal Aid Windsor is now at the University of Windsor's Law building, located at the corner of University Avenue and Sunset Avenue. Our entrance is on Sunset Avenue. ​Metered parking on University Avenue W., may be available.
In-office visits must be scheduled in advance. Walk-ins are no longer accepted.
Our Process at CLA
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Initial Screening
After you contact us, we’ll ask you to complete a screening process. This helps us determine if we’re the right fit for your legal issue. You’ll need to provide:
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Photo identification
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Proof of income
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Any documents related to your legal matter (e.g. notices, letters, court forms)
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Phone Intake Appointment
If you meet our eligibility criteria, we’ll schedule a phone intake appointment. During this call, you’ll speak with a legal staff member who will gather more details about your situation.
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Retained
If we decide to assist you after reviewing the details of your case, we’ll schedule an in-office appointment for you to sign a retainer agreement. Once the retainer is signed, your file is officially open, and we begin working on your case.