Community Legal Clinic – Brant, Haldimand, Norfolk – Brantford, ON

Access to Justice for the Community

Community Legal Clinic – Brant, Haldimand, Norfolk is a non-profit community legal clinic funded by Legal Aid Ontario. Dedicated to providing legal services to low-income residents of Brantford and the surrounding counties, the clinic ensures that the most vulnerable members of society have a voice within the justice system. The clinic operates with a focus on poverty law, offering representation, advice, and public legal education. Their team of dedicated legal professionals works tirelessly to remove barriers to justice, prioritizing cases that involve fundamental needs such as housing and income security.

Essential Legal Support Services

The clinic focuses on specific areas of law that impact the daily lives and stability of their clients. Their primary services include:

• Housing and Tenant Rights: Representing tenants in disputes with landlords, fighting evictions, and addressing maintenance and repair issues to prevent homelessness.
• Income Maintenance: assisting with appeals and issues related to Ontario Works (OW), the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP), and Canada Pension Plan (CPP) disability benefits.
• Employment Law: Advising workers on their rights regarding wrongful dismissal, unpaid wages, and employment standards.
• Human Rights: Advocating for individuals who have faced discrimination in housing or employment.

Services are provided free of charge to those who meet the financial eligibility guidelines. The clinic also engages in community development to advocate for systemic changes that benefit low-income populations.

Located at the Labour Centre

The clinic is located at 1100 Clarence St S, housed within the Brantford District Labour Centre. This location in the south end of Brantford serves as a hub for community resources.

Accessibility and Transit: The office is situated near the intersection of Clarence St S and Greenwich St. The building is fully wheelchair accessible. For those relying on public transit, the location is served by Brantford Transit, with stops located nearby on Clarence Street. Free parking is available in the Labour Centre’s lot for visitors. Please note that the clinic is closed on Fridays.

If you are struggling with a legal issue and cannot afford a lawyer, contact the Community Legal Clinic to see if you qualify for help.