Legal aid and advocacy
Free legal research library open to everyone. You can use legal databases, look up legislation and court rules, and access public computers with internet.
Free legal advice right at the courthouse on the day of your court appearance — no appointment needed. Duty counsel can help with criminal, family, and child protection matters and can speak for...
Job and education help for people with criminal records, justice system involvement, developmental disabilities, FASD, mental illness, or addiction. Includes job search help, resume writing,...
Free legal help for First Nations, Métis, and Inuit people dealing with criminal or child protection matters. You'll get culturally safe legal services, Gladue reports, diversion programs, and...
Free legal help with disability-related matters including benefits appeals, discrimination cases, and rights advocacy. Assistance with applications, appeals, and legal representation if you qualify.
Free legal help for people with low income. Covers criminal charges, mental health issues, serious family problems, child protection, and immigration. Apply in person at the Kelowna Legal Aid...
Helps families going through the court system. Provides support, guidance, and for complex cases, legal advocacy during court proceedings.
Free legal help with health-related issues like disability benefits, consent, and keeping your housing. For people with low income in Kelowna.
Support for adults on probation referred by BC Community Corrections. Helps meet legal orders and probation requirements, with support for housing, employment, daily living, and transportation to...
Protects the rights of young people up to age 19 who receive government-funded services. Helps children, youth, and families who need support dealing with the child welfare system. Also reviews...
An alternative to the court system that brings together the person who caused harm, the person affected, and community members. Victims can ask questions, describe the impact, and participate in...
Education-based alternative to court for adults who have shoplifted. Helps participants understand causes and consequences of shoplifting, develop skills to change behaviour, and take...
An alternative to court for youth aged 12-17 who commit minor offences. Youth take responsibility, learn how their actions affected others, and work to repair the harm. Referred by RCMP.
Free legal advice and help for people with low income. Covers family law, housing, employment, and other civil matters. Call to find a clinic near you and book an appointment.
Free legal information and referrals by text, phone call, or live chat.
Free legal help if you have a human rights complaint in BC — covering discrimination based on race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion, and other protected grounds. Run by CLAS.
If you were discriminated against at work, in housing, or while getting a service because of your race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age, or other protected ground, you can...
If you have a problem with a provincial or local government service (municipalities, school boards, hospitals, universities), this independent office will investigate your complaint. Free and...
Information for renters and landlords about their rights and responsibilities, from move-in to move-out. Find tools, forms, and help for tenancy disputes.
One-on-one support for people with a brain injury who are involved in the justice system. Helps with rehab, connects you to community partners, and advocates on your behalf.
National advocacy organization providing support and guidance for victims of crime and their families to help them navigate the justice system. Services include information, referrals, and advocacy.
Free legal help for kids and youth up to age 19. Whether it's about your safety, your rights, or a family situation, you can get advice or even full court representation. Covers family law, child...
Free legal advice on housing, income, worker's rights, mental health law, human rights, sexual assault, and intimate images. For anyone in BC who is struggling or facing discrimination. Virtual...
Free recorded information on common legal topics in BC, prepared by lawyers. Available by phone and online in English, Chinese, and Punjabi. General information only, not legal advice.
Free legal help for people with disabilities in BC. Assistance with disability benefits appeals, human rights complaints, and other disability-related legal issues. Intake available online or by...
Free government office that helps with family law matters like separation, divorce, custody, child support, and parenting arrangements. Family justice counsellors help you understand your options,...
Free legal advice and representation for seniors. Help with wills, estates, power of attorney, elder abuse, and other legal matters that come up as you age.
Free legal advice and representation for youth under 19. Help with criminal matters, family law, child protection, and other legal issues.
Need information about your workplace rights, employment standards, or labour relations? This is the provincial resource for that.
Free, confidential help for Indigenous people going through the justice system. A courtworker helps you understand your rights, goes to court with you, and connects you to legal and community...
Free forms, guides, and a secure registry to help you create legal documents (representation agreements and advance directives) for your end-of-life planning in BC.
Free legal services for people in the Okanagan and Thompson area. Family law advocates help with guardianship, parenting time, child and spousal support, separation agreements, property and debt...
Information session for separating parents to help you make decisions that are best for your children. Required before many family court processes. Check the website for times and dates. You must...
Protects the legal and financial interests of children and youth. Can hold money in trust for a child under a will, trust agreement, or court order. Works with children, youth, and their parents...
BC's first free legal clinic for 2SLGBTQIA+ people. Get help with employment law, family law, tenancy disputes, human rights complaints, name and gender marker changes, and immigration. Virtual...
Free help for seniors being abused, neglected, or taken advantage of. Provides information, support, and connections to legal and protective services. Also known as the Seniors Abuse & Information...
Free legal advice (up to 5 hours) if you've experienced sexual harassment at work. No income requirements. A program of the Community Legal Assistance Society (CLAS).
Free help for renters — whether you need to understand your rights, fight an eviction, or get someone in your corner. Available province-wide via hotline.
Report unsafe working conditions, workplace injuries, or employer violations. You have the right to refuse unsafe work. Confidential reporting is available.
Free website with legal information written for regular people, not lawyers. Has a HelpMap to find legal help in BC. Available in many languages.
BC-specific legal information for Two-Spirit, trans, non-binary, and gender-diverse people. Covers name changes, gender marker updates, ID documents, healthcare rights, and human rights protections.
Provides free summary legal advice and information for people who cannot afford a lawyer but do not qualify for full legal aid. Covers a range of civil and family law issues. Operated by the Law...
Connects you with the right lawyer. Participating lawyers offer an initial meeting of up to 30 minutes at a reduced fee. Covers most areas of law.
HelpKelowna
Community resources for Kelowna & West Kelowna