About The Legal Aid and Advisory Authority

About The Legal Aid and Advisory Authority


Established under the Legal Aid and Advice Act, The Legal Aid and Advisory Authority (LAAA) has a proud history of providing legal advice and legal representation to persons who cannot afford to pay for legal services in co-operation with our many stakeholders.

Board Members


Director/Chairman
Mr. Kemrajh Harrikissoon S.C. Member
Mr. Ashook Balroop Member
Mr. Anand Singh Member
Mrs. Indira Rampaul-Cheddie Member
Mrs. Deborah Moore-Miggins Member
Mrs. Frances Turton-Long Member
Mr Gary Awai Member

LAAA District Offices Locations

  • LAAA Port Of Spain (Head Office)

No. 23 Stanmore Avenue, Port Of Spain
Tel. 638-5222 (LAAA)

612-3807

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  • LAAA San Fernando District Office

    Office Manager, Ms. Hadassah Jackson

6 Harris Street
San Fernando
Tel. 652-1931 / 1984

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  • LAAA Chaguanas District Office

    Office Manager, Ms. Sonya Smith

No. 62 Eleanore Street, Chaguanas
Tel. 225-4522

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  • LAAA Arima District Office

    Office Manager, Mrs. Roxanne Villafana

1st. Floor, Pennywise Building
10-10a Devenish Street, Arima
Tel. 638-5222 Ext. 3401

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  • LAAA Tobago District Office

    Office Manager, Mrs. Merlyn Waldron

Caribana Building,
Bacolet Street, Scarborough
Tobago
Tel. 635-0779

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Head Office Departments


  • Secretariat – Mrs. Patrice Mendoza-Mason, Secretary
  • Ms. Stacey Waithe, Assistant Secretary
  • Civil Advisory and Legal Services
  • Public Defenders Department
  • Registry
  • Human Resources – Mrs. Rachael Thomas, Human Resource Manager
  • Accounts Department – Ms. Tamala Burgess, Accountant II
  • Administration Department
  • Information and Communications Technology
  • Investigations Department

Vision Statement

The leading, dynamic organization providing quality and efficient, yet easily accessible legal services to valued clients by professional and dedicated staff.

Mission Statement

“To provide quality legal services to persons through competent staff in a timely and professional manner within an environment of highly valued and respected staff and clients while fostering relationships with relevant stakeholders.”

Core Values

Confidentiality, Integrity, Team Work, Client Care, Quality Service and Efficiency.

Governing Legislation