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Legal Services Division
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| City Solicitor: Peter A. Barkwell |
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| Mission Statement |
| To protect and promote the interests, vision and goals of the City by providing innovative, timely and cost-effective legal services to the highest professional standards. |
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| Vision Statement |
| To be a dynamic team providing high quality legal services. |
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| Values |
Responsiveness – in providing timely responses to the needs of the client
Teamwork – working together and meeting the needs of our clients
Respect – towards colleagues and clients
Creativity – to be solution oriented in promoting the goals and objectives of the client
Excellence – in the delivery of high quality legal services on behalf of the corporation |
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| Please note: The City of Hamilton Legal Services Division does not provide legal services to the general public. For assistance, check the Legal Agencies section below for a list of frequently requested legal agencies’ addresses and telephone numbers. |
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| Frequently Asked Questions |
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| Does the City have properties for sale? |
| The City of Hamilton does have various properties for sale. For more information on listings of properties for sale by the City of Hamilton, click here (page opens in a new browser window). |
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| How do I pay a parking ticket? |
| Parking tickets can be paid in a number of ways. They can be paid either by mail, in person, on-line or at one of the available drop-boxes. Click here for more information (page opens in a new browser window). |
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| How do I pay a provincial offence fine? |
| Payment of fines and tickets issued under the Provincial Offences Act may be made either by mail, in person or on-line. Click here for more information (page opens in a new browser window). |
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| How do I submit a property damage claim? |
Property damage claims are processed by Risk Management Services. For more information on how to make a claim against the City for property damage, click here (page opens in a new browser window).
For any further questions, please contact the City’s Customer Contact Centre at 905-546-CITY / 905-546-2489. |
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Legal Agencies
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| Please note: This department does not provide legal services to the general public. For your assistance, below is a list of frequently requested agencies, their addresses and telephone numbers. |
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Legal Aid (Hamilton)
119 Main St. E.
Hamilton, ON L8N 3Z3
(905) 528-0134 |
Hamilton Court House
John Sopinka Courthouse
45 Main St. E.
Hamilton, ON L8N 2B7
(905) 645-5252 |
Land Registry Office (Hamilton)
119 King St. W.
Hamilton, ON L8P 4Y7
(905) 521-7561 |
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Lawyer Referral Service
Osgoode Hall
130 Queen St. W.
Toronto, ON M5H 2N6
1-800-268-8326 |
The Hamilton Law Association
John Sopinka Court House
45 Main St. E. Suite 500
Hamilton, ON L8N 2B7
905-522-1563 |
Landlord and Tenant Board
(Residential Tenancies)
119 King St. W., 6th Floor
Hamilton, ON L8P 4Y7
1-888-332-3234 |
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Family Court House
55 Main St. W.
Hamilton, ON L8P 1H4
(905) 645-6250 |
Community Information Hamilton
55 York Blvd.
Hamilton, ON L8N 4E4
(905) 528-0104 |
Municipal Property
Assessment Corporation
CIBC Tower
21 King St. W., 3rd Floor
Hamilton, ON L8P 4W7
1-866-296-6722 | |
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Contact Us
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Mailing Address:
City of Hamilton
Legal Services Division
71 Main Street West
Hamilton, ON L8N 3T4 |
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Office Location:
21 King Street West, 12th Floor
Hamilton, ON L8P 4W7 |
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General Inquiries:
Telephone: (905) 546-4520
Fax: (905) 546-4370 |
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| Office Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. |
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The Legal Services Division operates from two locations:
- Main office at 21 King Street West
- Municipal Prosecutions/ Provincial Offences Administration (POA) office at the John Sopinka Courthouse, 45 Main Street East, Suite 408
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