Director / Chairman’s Message
I am pleased to welcome members of the public to the website of the Legal Aid and Advisory Authority. For over forty years the Authority has had a proud history of protecting rights enshrined in the Constitution of Trinidad and Tobago by providing legal aid and advice to members of our society.
Gilbert Peterson S.C.
With this website the Authority extends our outreach to new audiences across the length and breadth of Trinidad and Tobago. We trust that through this medium you will be better informed of your rights and we will make it easier for you to access our wide range of services.
Director/Chairman
Legal Aid and Advisory Authority
Secretary’s Message
We are delighted that you have taken the time to visit our website!
Richard Ragoobarsingh
2018 was a year of growth for the Authority with the addition of our Chaguanas District Office to our Network of Offices. In 2019 we have several exciting new developments as we develop, implement and streamline our services to better represent the interests of persons accessing our services.
As part of the Authority’s thrust to enhance customer service, we have included information on this website about what current services we can provide and what information you need to provide us with so that we can better assist you.
Please feel free to contact us online or come in to one of our offices.
We will continue to develop other exciting ways of interacting with you in 2019 and thank you again for visiting our website!
Secretary
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
| Mr. Gilbert Peterson S.C. | 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. Deokie Sintra Maharaj | Member |
| Mr Gary Awai | Member |
LAAA District Offices Locations
No. 23 Stanmore Avenue, Port Of Spain 612-3807
6 Harris Street
No. 62 Eleanore Street, Chaguanas |
1st. Floor, Pennywise Building
Caribana Building, |
Head Office Departments
- Secretariat – Mrs. Patrice Mendoza-Mason, Secretary (A.g)
- Ms. Stacey Waithe, Assistant Secretary (A.g)
- 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