Some of the independent resources available for you to connect with a lawyer, whether you are under arrest or not, include:

Law Society of Alberta Lawyer Referral Service
Phone: 1-800-661-1095
Online: https://www.lawsociety.ab.ca/public/lawyer-referral/lawyer-referral-request/ 

The Law Society’s Lawyer Referral service helps you connect with a lawyer that is suited to your situation. For more information, visit their website or call their toll-free contact number.

Student Legal Services of Edmonton
Website:  https://www.slsedmonton.com
Criminal Law Project phone: 780-425-3356

The Student Legal Services Criminal Law Project provides legal information and assistance in Provincial Court for individuals charged with minor criminal and quasi-criminal offences (impaired driving, assault, theft under $5000, and more). More information on how Student Legal Services can assist you can be found through their website. Student Legal Services does not provide legal advice.

Legal Aid Alberta
Website: www.legalaid.ab.ca
Phone: 1-866-845-3425

Legal Aid Alberta provides affordable legal services in family law, domestic violence, child welfare, immigration, and youth and adult criminal defense.