Denied unemployment, how do I appeal? - 7 months and counting

My claim was denied after 9 weeks of waiting, and the letter says I have a short window to appeal. It has been a long 9 weeks. I have not done a hearing before and I am nervous. Should I ask someone for free legal help?

Legal aid offices and some workforce centres help with unemployment hearings at no cost. A call is worth it.

I printed my emails in order and wrote a one-page timeline. The hearing officer kept going back to it.