Fee structure
Lawyers joining the JusticeNet Program offer their services at reduced fees according to JusticeNet's reduced fee schedule. JusticeNet's “Standard Rate Fee Schedule” is a sliding scale of reduced fees, ranging from $100 – 150 per hour, depending on a client's net family income and number of dependants.
The current "Standard Rate Fee Schedule" is as follows:
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Standard Rate Fee Schedule
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Net Yearly Family Income
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Number of Dependants
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3 +
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2
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0 – 1
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Under $39,000
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$100 or less
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$100 or less
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$100 or less
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$39,000 - $45,999
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$100
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$110
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$120
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$46,000 - $52,999
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$110
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$120
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$140
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$53,000 - $59,000
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$120
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$140
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$150
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- Dependent includes any children or adults whom the clients are financially supporting.
Under particular circumstances of acute financial or personal distress, participating lawyers may agree to accept your case according to the "Special Case Fee Schedule" which offers discounts of 50 - 80% off a lawyer's standard rates. If you feel your circumstances qualify for this fee schedule, you should ask your selected lawyer about your eligibility. Your eligibility for this fee schedule remains in the participating lawyer’s sole discretion.
Testimonial
“Our justice system will be further strengthened with the introduction of the JusticeNet program, as it will serve to complement existing access to justice programs intended for people who do not qualify for legal aid.”
The Hon. Rob Nicholson, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada