Pro Bono Ontario Free Legal Advice Hotline
Pro Bono Ontario Free Legal Advice Hotline is a free clinic run by Pro Bono Ontario for Ontarians who cannot afford a lawyer and have a civil law problem (court process, appeals, employment, consumer/debt, housing, small business/non-profit corporate matters, powers of attorney). Checked on the official page on September 30, 2026.
You likely qualify if: Ontarians who cannot afford a lawyer; A civil law problem in Ontario; Not family, immigration or criminal law.
Ongoing; phone Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (powers of attorney mornings only, 9–1)
Free. Never pay anyone to apply.
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A phone hotline staffed by volunteer lawyers offering up to 30 minutes of free legal advice, Monday to Friday 9–5; no family, immigration or criminal law.
Who qualifies
Ontarians who cannot afford a lawyer and have a civil law problem (court process, appeals, employment, consumer/debt, housing, small business/non-profit corporate matters, powers of attorney).
You likely qualify if:
- Ontarians who cannot afford a lawyer
- A civil law problem in Ontario
- Not family, immigration or criminal law
What to bring
- A call to the hotline, weekdays 9 am to 5 pm
Dates
Ongoing; phone Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (powers of attorney mornings only, 9–1)
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