The York Region Law Association is a community focused professional organization of lawyers.
Using funds derived from membership fees and various grants, it operates and maintains the Law Association and Library, which is located at the Newmarket Courthouse.
The Association maintains standing committees which are mandated to regularly address concerns specific to the practice of law within the Region. These committees are in regular communication with the different levels of court as well as other offices and organizations.
The YRLA also organizes continuing legal education sessions and regular social functions, as well as informational and educational meetings.
Coldest Night of the Year WalkFebruary 25, 2023On February 25th members of the YRLA team walked for Inn From the Cold Newmarket. Team YRLA, with Captain Betty (from the Library) & others, raised over $3,000. View photos of the event at Newmarket Today (especially photos 2 & 9). Thank you to everyone who sponsored us! IFTC has plans to build a new shelter and transitional housing next to the Newmarket Courthouse and currently provides an address for those in the Bail program. |
BENCHER ELECTION APRIL 28, 2023Online voting begins April 19th & ends at 5pm April 28th. Voting is open to lawyer & paralegal licensees of the Law Society whose licences have not been suspended as of April 12, 2023. |
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FIND A LAWYERNeed legal help? Click below for our member directory. Find You can do an advanced search by area of practice, language, city, etc. Please note that the YRLA cannot recommend a lawyer. | INFORMATION FOR THE PUBLIC
The YRLA cannot provide legal advice or research assistance to the public. These links may help you: General Legal Information (Updated Feb 2023) Family Law (Updated Aug 2022) Self-Represented Litigants (Updated April 2022) 211 is a telephone helpline (call 2-1-1) and website that provides information on and referrals to Ontario’s community, social, health-related and government services. 211 can help you understand what services and government benefits exist and explain how to apply. 211 is answered 24 hours a day, every day of the year across Ontario. |
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