Mississauga Community Legal Services – Mississauga, ON

Free Legal Aid for Mississauga Residents

Mississauga Community Legal Services is a non-profit community legal clinic funded by Legal Aid Ontario. Its mission is to provide access to justice for low-income residents of Mississauga who might otherwise be unable to afford legal representation. The clinic operates with a vision of a community where everyone has their basic needs met and their rights protected. By offering free legal services, they help level the playing field for the most vulnerable members of society.

The team consists of lawyers, paralegals, and community legal workers who are dedicated to social justice. They provide advice and representation in specific areas of law that affect the daily survival of their clients. If you are struggling with a landlord, facing a denial of benefits, or need help with employment rights, this clinic is a crucial resource.

Areas of Assistance

The clinic focuses on poverty law and administrative tribunals:

• Housing and Tenant Rights: Assisting tenants with evictions, maintenance issues, and disputes with landlords.
• Income Assistance: Advocacy for Ontario Works (OW) and Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) appeals.
• Employment Law: Helping workers with unpaid wages, wrongful dismissal, and employment standards violations.
• Immigration: Providing limited assistance with status issues and sponsorship (non-refugee).
• CPP Disability: Support for Canada Pension Plan Disability appeals.

Community Support

Located on Dundas Street East, the clinic is easily reachable by public transit. Beyond individual casework, Mississauga Community Legal Services is involved in public legal education and community development. They work to empower residents by teaching them about their legal rights. If you need to find a lawyer but have limited financial means, contact the clinic to see if you qualify for their services.