The Lawyer Referral Service helps British Columbians of any income to find a suitable lawyer to serve their legal needs. Any member of the public may call the Lawyer Referral Service to obtain the contact information of a lawyer who will meet for a free half-hour legal consultation.
You can receive 15 minutes of free consultation with an independent and expert lawyer by following these steps:
- Call the Lawyer Referral Service telephone line at 604 687-3221 from 8:30am to 4:30pm, Monday to Friday.
- Briefly explain your legal problem. Access Pro Bono staff will then provide you with the name and contact information of a suitable lawyer to help you.
- If schedules allow, your lawyer will provide you with 15 minutes of free consultation to determine your legal needs and how you can serve them. Your lawyer may charge you an hourly rate for any time exceeding 15 minutes.
- If you’d like further help from your lawyer, you can retain them at an agreeable rate of charge. There’s no obligation for either party to continue after the free 15 minute consultation.
This Lawyer Referral Service is not to be confused with legal aid. In BC, legal aid is provided exclusively by the Legal Services Society to British Columbians on very low income who qualify for their services.
