Civil legal aid lawyers in Auckland

114 lawyers at 112 firms in Auckland can take civil legal aid cases. Their phone numbers are below. Legal aid helps pay for a lawyer if you can't afford one.

Not sure where to start? Read what to do first below, or call the Ministry of Justice legal aid line on 0800 253 425 (free, weekdays 8am to 5pm).

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Checked 12 October 2026

What to do first

If it's a civil matter

  1. Civil legal aid can cover things like ACC, problems at work, money and housing disputes.
  2. Find a civil legal aid lawyer first. Fewer lawyers do this work, so start calling early.
  3. Your lawyer helps you apply for legal aid.
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Legal aid in Auckland at a glance

  • 114 lawyers can take civil legal aid cases, such as ACC or employment.
  • Languages other than English: French (2), Afrikaans (1).

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Auckland CBD Community Law

Auckland CBD office · In Auckland

(09) 377 9449

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CAB Central Auckland

Auckland City Library, 44-46 Lorne St, Auckland CBD

In Auckland

09 302 3676

Walk in, call or email. They can help you understand forms and find the right service.

Duty lawyer

Auckland District Court

65–69 Albert Street, Auckland

In Auckland

0800 268 787

On your first day in court, ask at reception for the duty lawyer. It's free if you don't have a lawyer.

Nearest by distance from the centre of Auckland. Checked 5 October 2026. Offices sometimes move, so call before you go.

Civil legal aid lawyers in Auckland, A to Z

Every lawyer the Ministry of Justice lists in Auckland, grouped by firm. Call to check they can take your case.

  • Alexandra Low Barrister

    (027) 6873389

    1 legal aid lawyer

    CriminalFamilyCivil

    Alexandra Amanda Hillan Low

  • Andrew Speed - Barrister

    1 legal aid lawyer

    Criminal · up to level 4 of 4Police station adviceCivil

    Andrew George Speed

  • Annabel Maxwell-Scott Barrister

    (021) 265 9171

    1 legal aid lawyer

    Criminal · up to level 4 of 4Duty lawyerPolice station adviceCivil

    Annabel Jane Maxwell-Scott

  • Barbara Hunt - Barrister

    (027) 4445852

    1 legal aid lawyer

    Criminal · up to level 4 of 4Duty lawyerPolice station adviceCivil

    Barbara Joy Hunt

  • Barry Hayes Barrister

    (09) 8377091

    1 legal aid lawyer

    FamilyFamily legal adviceCivil

    Barry Duncan Hayes

  • Ben Hoffman - Barrister

    (021) 529695

    1 legal aid lawyer

    Criminal · up to level 2 of 4Duty lawyerPolice station adviceCivil

    Benjamin Carl Hoffman

  • Boyle Mathieson

    (027) 2127102

    1 legal aid lawyer · See firm page →

    CriminalFamilyFamily legal adviceCivil

    Jerry Dean Noble

  • Brannigans - Manurewa Law Office

    (09) 2688067

    1 legal aid lawyer · See firm page →

    FamilyFamily legal adviceCivil

    Martin Joseph Coogan

  • Brian Henry Barrister

    (09) 3040555

    1 legal aid lawyer

    CriminalCivil

    Brian Phillip Henry

  • Bronwyn Carruthers King Counsel - Barrister

    1 legal aid lawyer

    CriminalCivil

    Bronwyn Shirley Carruthers KC

  • Bryce Lyall, Barrister

    (022) 6581895

    1 legal aid lawyer

    CriminalCivilWaitangi Tribunal

    Bryce Robert Lyall

  • Carole A. Sandford, Barrister Sole

    (027) 2008047

    1 legal aid lawyer

    FamilyFamily legal adviceCivil

    Carole Anne Sandford

  • Catherine Goode Barrister

    (021) 1911160

    1 legal aid lawyer

    Civil

    Catherine Rachel Goode

  • Catherine Stewart - Barrister

    (09) 2157564

    1 legal aid lawyer

    Civil

    Catherine Winifred Stewart

  • Dale Dufty - Barrister

    (09) 2167962

    1 legal aid lawyer

    Criminal · up to level 4 of 4Duty lawyerPolice station adviceCivil

    Dale Joseph Dufty

  • Damian Chesterman - Barrister

    (09) 3078775

    1 legal aid lawyer

    CriminalCivil

    Damian Gordon Chesterman

  • Dan Gardiner Law - Barrister

    (09) 336 1201

    1 legal aid lawyer

    Criminal · up to level 4 of 4Police station adviceFamilyCivil

    Daniel Robert Francis Gardiner

  • Davey Salmon Kc

    (09) 977 7095

    1 legal aid lawyer

    CriminalCivil

    David Malcolm Salmon KC

  • David Stevens

    (021) 555478

    1 legal aid lawyer · See firm page →

    Criminal · up to level 4 of 4Civil

    David Blair Stevens

  • Deborah Manning - Barrister

    (09) 3022599

    1 legal aid lawyer

    CivilMental healthRefugee & immigration

    Deborah Anne Manning

  • Denham Bramwell

    (09) 9856932

    2 legal aid lawyers · See firm page →

    FamilyCivil
    • Anna Chun-Niu Fuiava · Civil
    • Mark Clinton Frogley · Family, Civil · (09) 985 6921

  • Dixon and Co Lawyers

    (09) 9515233

    1 legal aid lawyer · See firm page →

    CivilRefugee & immigrationWaitangi Tribunal

    Lucy Isobel Esther Tothill

  • Donna-Maree Cross - Barrister

    (021) 2050000

    1 legal aid lawyer

    Criminal · up to level 4 of 4Police station adviceCivil

    Maree Cross

  • Eugene St John - Barrister

    (09) 3581552

    1 legal aid lawyer

    CriminalCivil

    Eugene St John

  • Fleming Singleton Law Limited

    (021) 10487689

    2 legal aid lawyers

    Civil
    • David John Fleming · Civil · (022) 4387615
    • Keziah Louise Singleton · Civil

  • Fletcher Pilditch Kc

    (09) 6005503

    1 legal aid lawyer

    Criminal · up to level 4 of 4Civil

    Alan Fletcher Pilditch KC

  • Gina Jansen Lawyers Ltd

    (09) 8695820

    1 legal aid lawyer · See firm page →

    Criminal · up to level 1 of 4Duty lawyerCivil

    Gina Noelle Jansen

  • Hainsworth Powrie Law

    (09) 2947711

    1 legal aid lawyer

    Criminal · up to level 2 of 4Duty lawyerPolice station adviceFamilyFamily legal adviceCivil

    Cherie Anne Hainsworth-Powrie

  • Hart & Associates

    1 legal aid lawyer

    Criminal · up to level 4 of 4Duty lawyerPolice station adviceFamilyFamily legal adviceCivil

    Alexis Hart

  • Heeni Phillips-Williams - Barrister

    (021) 765025

    1 legal aid lawyer

    Criminal · up to level 2 of 4Duty lawyerCivilMental health

    Heeni Phillips-Williams

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