The Civil Claims Duty Counsel (CCDC) Project has relaunched – virtually! The project scope remains the same (see below) but advice sessions will now be conducted by phone and video conference. Learn More.

The Civil Claims Duty Counsel (CCDC) project provides brief legal assistance to self-represented litigants with civil matters in the Provincial Court in Calgary and Edmonton. Volunteer lawyers are available to provide free 30-minute consultations on a first-come, first-served basis. They can provide legal advice, information on court procedures, assistance with document preparation and review, and help preparing for trials, motions and other appearances.

This program does not assist with family, criminal or corporate law matters, matters in Court of Queen’s Bench or other Appeal Courts, or pre-trial conferences and mediations.