Public legal information and lawyer-finding services
Law Society of British Columbia
Regulator of B.C. lawyers and a starting point for professional status and lawyer-directory information.
Visit LSBC →Legal Aid BC
Legal information, advice and representation services, including criminal-law assistance for people who qualify.
Visit Legal Aid BC →Clicklaw
Public legal information selected from government, non-profit and legal-profession sources in British Columbia.
Visit Clicklaw →Provincial Court of BC
Current court locations, schedules, process information, notices and guidance for Provincial Court matters.
Visit Provincial Court →BC Supreme Court
Court locations, scheduling, rules, forms, hearing lists and other Supreme Court information.
Visit Supreme Court →ICBC Enhanced Care
Current information about accident benefits, recovery and the post-2021 auto-injury framework.
Visit ICBC →New Westminster courthouse connection
Burnaby matters may be connected to courts and registries outside Burnaby depending on the type of proceeding. The Provincial Court of BC maintains current location and scheduling information, including the New Westminster courthouse. Always confirm the correct registry for your matter.
Finding and checking legal help
The Law Society of British Columbia Lawyer Directory can confirm a lawyer's current practising status and lists certain regulatory information. Access Pro Bono's Legal Referral Service is another current starting point for B.C. residents seeking legal assistance.
Courts and tribunals
For civil disputes, verify jurisdiction through the Civil Resolution Tribunal, Provincial Court of British Columbia and Supreme Court of British Columbia. Our court guide explains the basic differences.
Topic-specific Burnaby legal guides
After checking the authoritative sources above, use our focused guides for practical issue-spotting: commercial leases, shareholder conflicts, assault charges, impaired driving, strata disputes, power of attorney and buying a business.