Barry Michael G

About Barry Michael G

Barry Michael G is a legal services provider located in the Downtown area of London on Dundas Street. The business serves financially eligible low-income Ontarians by providing high-quality legal aid. The practice specializes in criminal law, including extremely serious matters and Gladue considerations. The organization offers a variety of legal services in both English and French, covering areas such as family law, refugee and immigration law, criminal law, and mental health law. Specific services include a certificate program that covers the cost of a private lawyer for a set number of hours, as well as duty counsel services where lawyers, paralegals, and court workers provide same-day assistance at the courthouse. Additionally, the business provides summary legal advice via a toll-free telephone line, a live chat tool, and a web-based client portal. Legal Aid Ontario operates under the Legal Aid Services Act and is independent of, but accountable to, the Government of Ontario. It describes itself as a safe and respectful space for clients and employees, maintaining a commitment to diversity, access, equity, and quality. The organization also provides funding to 70 independent legal clinics and seven student legal services organizations across the province.