The Office de la protection du consommateur advises you to contact a legal support organization before presenting a case to the small claims court. These organizations will provide information and valuable advice to help you prepare your case and point out elements to consider in your request.

The opening hours and services offered may vary according to the organization and the region it is located in. We recommend that you contact an organization before visiting them in person. 

Note that some organizations may also charge consultation fees.

The Web site Votre boussole juridique Cet hyperlien s’ouvrira dans une nouvelle fenêtre, also allows you to find community, government, and institutional services offered for free or inexpensively in your region.


Referral service

The Barreau de Montréal and the Barreau de Québec offers referral services to all citizens of the province of Québec. 


Organizations serving several regions

Legal Aid Offices Cet hyperlien s’ouvrira dans une nouvelle fenêtre
View the contact information for legal aid offices on the website of the Commission des services juridiques.
info@csj.qc.ca


Regional organizations





Chaudière-Appalaches

ACEF Appalaches-Beauce-Etchemins Cet hyperlien s’ouvrira dans une nouvelle fenêtre
418-338-4755
info@acef-abe.org
Services outlets : Sainte-Marie, Saint-Georges, Lac-Etchemin, Saint-Joseph

Québec Community Justice Center  Cet hyperlien s’ouvrira dans une nouvelle fenêtre
By appointment only
581-741-8726
pgrenier@cjpqc.ca












Assistance to prepare a small claims court case

JurisRéférence offers services to help you prepare a small claims court case Cet hyperlien s’ouvrira dans une nouvelle fenêtre. The organization will connect you with a lawyer, and assistance plans vary from $150 to $250. These services are offered in the Montréal, Québec City, Montmagny, and Beauce regions.

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Last update : March 5, 2025

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