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LEGAL SERVICES
ANSJIS legal services are comprised of an independent, non-profit law firm that provides free legal services to African Nova Scotian and Black people of African descent across Nova Scotia.
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Our lawyers provide exceptional legal advocacy for clients involved in justice matters requiring a critical race lens.
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Our mandate is to combat systemic anti-Black racism in the justice system through client representation, law and policy reform, and community-based strategic litigation.
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We have two focus areas: Criminal Law, and Family Law & Child Welfare
NOTICE:
ANSJI has limited capacity with respect to service delivery for individual client representation on legal matters.
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As a result, ANSJI is currently not taking any Adult Criminal Cases at this time.
"Desiree did an amazing job representing me. I really appreciate not having to go through it alone. I am very grateful for Desiree's help resolving my summary offence ticket. She also worked with another community organization to assist me and provide me with the help I needed. I will work with her always whenever I need legal help. I know that Desiree and the African Nova Scotian Justice Institute wish me a good future and I thank them for that. I wish them continued success and prosperity. I am very happy with the end result of my case."
-Mohamed Sodal
