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Legal Services

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.

Vision Statement

To be a dynamic team providing high quality legal services.

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

Frequently Requested Agencies

Please note : This department does not provide legal services to the general public.

For assistance, check Frequently Requested Agencies below for contact information.

Legal Aid (Hamilton)
119 Main St. E.
Hamilton, ON L8N 3Z3
905-528-0134

Hamilton Courthouse
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

Lawyer Referral Service
Osgoode Hall
130 Queen St. W.
Toronto, ON M5H 2N6
1-800-268-8326
www.lsuc.on.ca

The Hamilton Law Association
John Sopinka Courthouse
45 Main St. E. Suite 500
Hamilton, ON L8N 2B7
905-522-1563
www.hamiltonlaw.on.ca

Landlord and Tenant Board (Residential Tenancies)
119 King St. W., 6th Floor
Hamilton, ON L8P 4Y7
1-888-332-3234
www.ltb.gov.on.ca

Family Courthouse
55 Main St. W.
Hamilton, ON L8P 1H4
905-645-6250

Community Information Hamilton
55 York Blvd.
Hamilton, ON L8N 4E4
905-528-0104
www.cishw.on.ca

Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC)
CIBC Tower
21 King St. W., 3rd Floor
Hamilton, ON L8P 4W7
1-866-296-6722
www.mpac.ca

Contact Information

In Person:
Monday to Friday
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

21 King Street West, 12th Floor
(corner MacNab Street)
Hamilton, ON

By Telephone:
905-546-4520

By Fax:
905-546-4370

By Mail:
City Centre
77 James Street North
Hamilton, ON L8R 2K3


Legal Services operates from two locations with its main office at 21 King St. West and its Municipal Prosecutions/Provincial Offences Administration office (POA) at the John Sopinka Courthouse, 45 Main Street East, Suite 408, 905-546-2424, ext. 5725.

Quick Links

Municipal Prosecutions/Provincial Offences Administration (POA)

Click here for information.

Frequently Asked Questions

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