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Quebec – Chaudiere-Appalaches

The mission of the Quebec Proximity Justice Center (CJPQ) is to promote access to justice by promoting the participation of people through free legal information, support, accompaniment and legal services offered in complementarity with the resources of the territory.

Capitale Nationale office Chaudière-Appalaches office

OUR CENTER

The Centers have been created in order to provide an accessible gateway on the judicial system. By providing a unique and personalized service, the Center’s staff strives to ensure that individuals feel supported in their legal issues.

Our jurists strongly believe that every person has the ability to take charge of their situation, and trust that they are capable of making the choices best suited to their needs. After receiving explanations regarding the law in plain language and in a respectful and open environment, the individual acquires the confidence to make an informed decision.

Be assured that you will receive professional, courteous and confidential services based on active listening and that you will be better equipped to make the choices best suited to your needs.

OUR SERVICES

We are generalists. We deal with questions regarding everyday life situations. We answer questions on the following areas of law :

  • Family law (separation, divorce, sharing of property, custody and child support, parental authority);
  • Youth protection (DPJ);
  • Housing law (tenant only)
  • Civil law (neighborhood disturbances, contracts, civil liability, hidden defects, consumer protection);
  • Wills and inheritances
  • Protection mandates and protection regimes;
  • Small claims
  • Formal notice
  • Criminal law

Under no circumstances can we deal with other legal subjects. If your needs relate to another area of ​​law, you can consult our resource tool for areas not covered.

What we can not do :

  • Provide you with legal counsel, assess your chances of success or establish a strategy;
  • Complete forms or write legal documents for you;
  • Suggest what you should be saying in a court of law;
  • Provide legal representation in court or in front of organizations;
  • Take decisions for you

Click here to learn more about our legal information mission

Before visiting the Center : How should one prepare ?

Prepare your questions in advance. List and bring all relevant documents to facilitate the understanding of your file.

Examples: Invoice | Judgment | Contract | Letter | etc.

What is the best time to visit the Center?

The staff has no control over wait times. To maximize your chances of meeting a lawyer, it is strongly recommended to arrive at least one hour prior to closing time. The lunch hour is often the busiest time. For the Quebec office, it’s by appointment only

Covered areas

Capitale-Nationale

  • Beauport
  • Charlesbourg
  • Charlevoix
  • L’Ancienne-Lorette
  • L’Ile d’Orléans
  • Cité-Limoilou
  • La Côte de Beaupré
  • La Haute-St-Charles
  • La Jacques-Cartier
  • Les Rivières
  • Portneuf
  • St-Augustin-de-Desmaures
  • Ste-Foy-/Sillery/Cap-Rouge

Chaudière-Appalaches

  • Beauce-Sartigan
  • Bellechasse
  • L’Islet
  • La Nouvelle-Beauce
  • Les Appalaches
  • Les Etchemins
  • Lévis
  • Lotbinière
  • Montmagny
  • Robert-Cliche

Guides and tools

Dispute prevention and resolution (DPR) processes

Small claims

Publications

Our activities

Our free information sessions

The Center also offers free legal information sessions on many topics of everyday life

Examples :
  • Small claims
  • Child custody and support
  • Labour standards
  • Consumer protection
  • Wills and mandate in case of incapacity
  • Succession
  • And more !

A member of our team in your organization

You would like a lawyer from the Center to give a legal information session or workshop in your organization?

For more information, contact us!

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