Shayne Robinson: Family Duty Counsel – British Columbia
Shayne Robinson articled under Tony Prkacin at PGS Law in 2010 and immediately loved working within legal aid.
Justice for All: Malvin Harding and the Front Lines of Immigration Duty Counsel
With more than 36 years of legal experience, Malvin is a respected and enduring figure in Canadian immigration law.
Julie Déziel
Julie Déziel was admitted to the Barreau du Québec in 2010, where she practiced as an immigration and criminal lawyer.
Bobbi Jo Hennigar: On the frontlines of the justice system
Legal Aid Alberta's Bobbi Jo Hennigar describes her role as a duty counsel as the legal equivalent of an emergency room doctor.
David Paull, K.C: Standing up for clients in rural Alberta
When David Paull, KC, joined Legal Aid Alberta (LAA) as a staff duty counsel in 2012, he was already 27 years into an accomplished law career that saw him practise largely as a sole practitioner in criminal law in Edmonton and the surrounding area.
Julia McGraw: Helping families navigate difficult days
For Julia McGraw, family law is about helping people navigate some of the most stressful and emotional moments of their lives.
Fixing things and helping people motivates Sudbury duty counsel
Fixing things comes naturally to Ignace Louis Jean. Before becoming a lawyer, Ignace worked as a mechanic on both cars and heavy equipment.
Helping people through a major life crisis: Spotlight on London duty counsel
The best part of working as a duty counsel lawyer is helping someone navigate the justice system who might otherwise be overwhelmed and confused by their legal matter.
Seeing the humanity in clients: Spotlight on Lindsay duty counsel
Many of the people who end up in the criminal justice system are there after making a poor choice due to an addiction or mental health issue, says Karamvir Singh.
Making a difference for people who are struggling: Spotlight on Sarnia duty counsel
Clients of duty counsel lawyers are often going through one of the most difficult times in their lives, says Dawn Trudel, duty counsel for Legal Aid Ontario (LAO) in Sarnia.
