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Greater Montreal

The Greater Montreal Community Justice Center (CJPGM) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to whose mission is to promote access to justice by fostering the participation of people through services of legal information, support, guidance and legal services, provided in addition to existing resources.

Your visit to the Center:

WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT FROM A MEETING AT THE CENTER?

Dealing with a legal problem can be the root of unwanted stress and worries. The Center aims to provide you with the support needed to better understand your situation and the options that apply to your case. Our legal information services are free and confidential.

Our team is composed of law professionals (lawyers and notaries) who can:

  • provide free legal information regarding your situation, in order to help you make informed decisions;
  • help you to better understand the judicial system, to identify laws and rules applicable to your case, and to pinpoint your different options and procedures;
  • point you towards specialized resources such as government agencies, community and non-profit organizations, legal advisors and mediation centers.

TWO WAYS TO ACCESS OUR SERVICES

With appointment (in person)

Starting Tuesday, September 2, 2025, meetings at our office will be by appointment only.

Appointments are available in person, Monday through Thursday, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

To make an appointment, please contact us by phone at 514-227-3782 (Option 4).

By phone

To be registered on our call-back list, please leave us a voicemail at our number: 514-227-3782 (Option 4) including the following details:

  • First and last name
  • Phone number
  • City of residence
  • Availabilities to receive a call back
  • Reason of the consultation

Our team will contact you as soon as possible. Note that return calls are generally made from a hidden number.

Please note that there is an approximate delay of 14 to 21 days before obtaining an answer.

Only Montreal citizens meeting the criterias will be called back.

WHO CAN COME TO THE CENTER?

Our services are offered to Montreal citizens exclusively, and can be held both in person or by phone.

*Please note that the opposing party of your case may also benefit from our services.

WHAT TYPES OF QUESTIONS MAY ONE ASK?

We are generalists. We deal with legal questions regarding everyday situations:

  • How can I cancel the child support I am paying?;
  • How does the repossession of a dwelling work?
  • How do I execute a judgment?
  • I bought a used car that no longer works. What are the vendor’s obligations?

We do not answer questions requiring specialized knowledge, such as:

  • Patents and Intellectual property;
  • Laws and regulations of another province or country.
  • All appeals (Supreme Court of Canada, Cour of Appeal, Superior Court, Court of Québec etc.);
  • Injunction, contempt of court and judicial review;
  • Bankruptcy;
  • Tax law;
  • Immigration law;
  • Corporate law / Business start-up;
  • Criminal and penal law;
  • Youth protection;
  • Class actions;

We have limited knowledge in certain areas of law, such as:

  • All appeals (Supreme Court of Canada, Cour of Appeal, Superior Court, Court of Québec etc.);
  • Injunction, contempt of court and judicial review;
  • Bankruptcy;
  • Tax law;
  • Immigration law;
  • Corporate law / Business start-up;
  • Criminal and penal law;
  • Youth protection;
  • Intellectual property;
  • Class actions;
  • International law.

WHAT THE CENTER’S SERVICES DO NOT INCLUDE:

We do not provide advice or legal opinions.

  • We do not develop strategies with you;
  • We do not develop strategies with you;
  • We do not assess your chances of success and we do not comment on the value of your evidence;
  • We do not write formal demand letters, motions, etc.;
  • We do not review any of your documents;
  • We do not provide representation in court;
  • We do not make decisions for you.

HOW SHOULD ONE PREPARE FOR A VISIT AT THE CENTER ?

  • Bring a valid identification document (I.D.).
  • Prepare your questions in advance.
  • List and bring all the relevant documents to facilitate understanding of your file.

Examples of documents to bring:

A judgment | A contract | A letter of dismissal | Etc.

Guides and tools

Templates

Timelines

Tools

WORKSHOPS TO DEMISTIFY LEGAL TOPICS

Publications

Our activities

FREE LEGAL INFORMATION SESSIONS

The Center offers free legal information sessions on various topics.

For instance:
  • Small claims
  • Wills
  • Mandates in case of incapacity
  • Formal demand letters
  • Divorce
  • Common-law spouses
  • And much more!

ONE OF OUR LAWYERS IN YOUR ORGANIZATION

Would you like for one of the center’s lawyers to hold a legal information session or workshop for your organization?

Contact us for more information!

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