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See the [[Resource List]] of this Guide for a list of helpful resources. Your best bets are: | See the [[Resource List]] of this Guide for a list of helpful resources. Your best bets are: | ||
* [[Legal Aid Representation]], to see if you qualify for legal aid. | * [[Legal Aid Representation|Legal aid representation]], to see if you qualify for legal aid. | ||
* [[Duty Counsel | Criminal duty counsel]], to see if you qualify for assistance if you have to appear in court. | * [[Duty Counsel|Criminal duty counsel]], to see if you qualify for assistance if you have to appear in court. | ||
* [[PovNet]] | * [[PovNet]], including their "[http://www.povnet.org/find-an-advocate Find an Advocate]" feature for welfare advocates near you. | ||
* [[Access Pro Bono]], [[Lawyer Referral Service]], [[Salvation Army Pro Bono Lawyer Consultation Program]], and [[Private Bar Lawyers]]. | * [[Access Pro Bono]], [[Lawyer Referral Service]], [[Salvation Army Pro Bono Lawyer Consultation Program]], and [[Private Bar Lawyers]]. | ||
* The publications: "[http://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/resource/1962 What You Need to Know About Fraud Charges and Social Assistance]", and "[http://www.lss.bc.ca/assets/lawyers/practiceResources/criminaChargesSocialAssistance_Lawyer.pdf Criminal Charges and Social Assistance]". | * The Legal Services Society publications: "[http://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/resource/1962 What You Need to Know About Fraud Charges and Social Assistance]", and "[http://www.lss.bc.ca/assets/lawyers/practiceResources/criminaChargesSocialAssistance_Lawyer.pdf Criminal Charges and Social Assistance]". | ||
Before meeting with a lawyer or advocate, complete the form [[Preparing for Your Interview]] included in this Guide. Make sure you bring copies of all documents relating to your case. | Before meeting with a lawyer or advocate, complete the form [[Preparing for Your Interview]] included in this Guide. Make sure you bring copies of all documents relating to your case. |
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