DUTY OF A COUNSEL IN THE COURTROOM
DUTY OF A COUNSEL IN THE COURTROOM Counsel are lawyers who provide information, guidance and advice to you prior to your court appearance. Duty Counsel help people who are unrepresented at their court appearance and can offer limited basic services. Depending on the situation, duty counsel may speak to the court on your behalf. There is no financial eligibility requirement for assistance through Duty Counsel. It is free to all Albertans. Should you require full representation by a lawyer for the remainder of your case, duty counsel may suggest you to apply for legal aid or to hire a lawyer privately. If you are unrepresented for your first court appearance, go directly to the courthouse where the matter is being heard and ask to speak to duty counsel. Legal Aid Alberta assigns duty counsel to the following docket courts in Alberta: ...