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ACCESS TO JUSTICE
PARALEGAL SERVICES

Our Scope of Service:

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  • Family Law;

  • Tribunals (LTB, HRTO, etc.);

  • Small Claims & RSLA;

  • Apostille Services;

  • Employment;

  • Traffic & Bylaw;

  • Criminal (Summary Offences);

  • Debt Collection;

  • Notary & Commissioning;

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PRACTICE
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Province of Ontario
Law Society of Ontario LSO
Ontario Canada Tribunals
County of Carleton Law Association CCLA

TRIBUNALS (LTB, HRTO ETC.)

Are you an Ontario Landlord or a Tenant dealing with issues relating to a residential property?  Are you dealing with Human Rights Violations? We can help you navigate the system from the beginning to a final resolution. 

SMALL CLAIMS & RSLA

On October 1, 2025 the maximum Claim amount rose to $50,000.00.  A2J can assist with negotiating resolution and representing through Court processes. We can also assist with issues surrounding storage and repair of goods including vehicle towing and storage.  

EMPLOYMENT MATTERS

Have you been wrongfully dismissed, constructively dismissed, bullied in the workplace? Are you an employer being sued by an employee?  We can help.

DEBT COLLECTION

​Unpaid Invoices affecting your business?  Release yourself from the stress of collecting outstanding sums.  Let our firm do it for you Talk to us about possible contingency rates.

TRAFFIC & BYLAW OFFENCES

Charged with a traffic offence in Ontario, and concerned about demerit points? Issued a Bylaw Infraction Notice and concerned about fighting it? We can help.

NOTARY & COMMISSIONING

Need document(s) Notarized?  Need an Affidavit or other legal document commissioned?  We can Help.

FAMILY LAW (FLSP)

Licensed Family Law Service Provider.  We can offer assistance in Ontario with Name Changes, Joint and Uncontested Divorces, Motions to Change Child support, Drafting Court Firms, Filing, Navigating the Family Law Court System and more.  See how we can help you within our Scope of Practice

APOSTILLE SERVICES

A2J is experienced with Apostille Services (authentication and legalization) of Canadian documents for use internationally.  We can assist you through the process for both federal, provincial, commercial and personal documents, through to completion with the embassies.  Reach out today.

CRIMINAL SUMMARY OFFENCES

Charged with a Criminal offence in Ontario? We can defend summary offences and hybrid offences (only if the Crown elects to proceed summarily, and not through indictment). Contact us.

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OUR VISION

To empower, educate and support our clients on Ottawa and in Ontario by providing affordable and accessible legal services to our community and by bridging the gap between self represented litigants and those who can afford to be represented by a lawyer.  

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Ontario is the first province to license paralegals and FSLPs through the Law Society of Ontario (LSO) to independently litigate within a limited scope.  ​Licensed Paralegals are licensed to represent clients in Ontario Small Claims Court, all Ontario Tribunals such as the Landlord and Tenant Board and the Human Rights Tribunal, Ontario Bylaw and Traffic Offences, Repair and Storage Liens Act (RSLA) matters and Ontario Criminal Court summary convictions where the maximum penalty  is 6-months or less imprisonment and/or a fine under $5,000.00.

 

The new Family Law Service Provider (FLSP) licensees can assist and/or represent Ontario clients within a limited scope, including joint and uncontested divorces, name changes, drafting and filing Court forms and Evidence, navigating the Court System, and more.

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Our firm also offers debt collection services, apostille services and notary/commissioning Services. We offer five locations across the the city of Ottawa, making access for meetings and document exchanges easier for our clients.  

 

Contact us today for a free 30-minute telephone consultation!

ATTORNEYS

LORI SHEPHERD

Lori Shepherd Licensed Paralegal

FIRM DIRECTOR

LICENSED PARALEGAL

Located in Ottawa, Servicing Ontario

Tel: (613) 423-3031

lori@accesstojusticeottawa.ca

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CONTACT US

MAIN OFFICE LOCATION:

ORLEANS

City Park Drive, Ottawa, ON ​

 

LOCATIONS ALSO AVAILABLE AT:

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  • Centertown/Downtown

    • Laurier​

    • Metcalfe

  • Nepean/Bells Corners

  • Kanata

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Book a free 30-minute telephone consultation!

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Book a virtual Commissioning Appointment!

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Book an in-person Notary Appointment!
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