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Downsview Community Legal Services

Access to justice for the underprivileged community.

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Downsview Community Legal Services

Do you have a legal problem?

We can help

Our Mission Statement

Our mission is to promote access to justice for the low income community of Downsview

Services We Provide

Legal Representation

We provide legal advice and/ or assistance in the following areas:

  • Landlord and Tenant
  • Social Assistance / OW / ODSP
  • Canada Pension Plan matters
  • Employment Insurance Appeals

Legal Advice

We provide legal advice on the following matters:

  • Family Law
  • Immigration

Community Education

We can help community groups understand the law and their legal rights. We provide speakers for groups in areas of law within our expertise.

Law Reform

Through involvement in lobbying, test cases, and community organizing we work towards changing laws for the benefit of people with low income.

Referrals

If you have a legal problem outside of our expertise, we will provide you with other resources. In domestic violence situations, we will provide emergency advice and referrals.

Satellite Office at Lawrence Heights

We are now providing legal services to the Lawrence Heights Community at the Unison Health and Community Services, Lawrence Heights Location.

Please contact DCLS at 416-787-1661 x3263 for information or to make an appointment.

Downsview Community Legal Services | 540 Finch Avenue West,Toronto, Ontario, M2R1N7 | Phone: 416-635-8388 | Fax: (416) 635 - 6471)