Criminal legal aid lawyers in Auckland

445 lawyers at 382 firms in Auckland can take criminal 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).

Free to use
Every lawyer on the Ministry of Justice list
Checked 12 October 2026

What to do first

If you've been charged

  1. Apply for legal aid as soon as you're charged. Don't wait for your first day in court.
  2. On your first day in court, ask for the duty lawyer. It's free, and they can help you apply for legal aid.
  3. For most charges, the Ministry chooses your legal aid lawyer. For very serious charges (more than 10 years in prison), you can choose your own.
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Legal aid in Auckland at a glance

  • 445 lawyers can take criminal legal aid cases, including the most serious charges (level 4 of 4).
  • 250 lawyers work as duty lawyers, the free help at court on your first day.
  • 164 lawyers give free advice to people held by the police.
  • Languages other than English: Samoan (4), Spanish (4), Arabic (3), French (3), Hindi (3), Mandarin (3), Cantonese (2), Korean (2), Tongan (2), Urdu (2), Afrikaans (1), Croatian (1), Farsi (1), Gujarati (1), Kurdish (1), Malay (1), Pijin (1), Punjabi (1), Saraiki (1), Sinhala (1), Taiwanese (1).

Free help near Auckland

Free legal advice

Auckland CBD Community Law

Auckland CBD office · In Auckland

(09) 377 9449

Free legal help from lawyers, for people who can't afford one. Contact details and clinics

Free advice and forms

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.

Criminal 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.

  • A G V Rogers - Barrister

    (09) 3733196

    1 legal aid lawyer

    Criminal · up to level 4 of 4Police station adviceFamilyMental health

    Anthony Gerrard Vernede Rogers

  • Aarif Rasheed - Barrister

    (09) 2826484

    1 legal aid lawyer

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

    Aarif Abdul Rasheed

  • Aaron Kashyap - Barrister & Solicitor

    (09) 6209968

    1 legal aid lawyer

    Criminal · up to level 2 of 4Duty lawyer

    Aaron Suraj Ram Kashyap

  • Aaron Te Koha Barrister

    (027) 2101926

    1 legal aid lawyer

    Criminal · up to level 2 of 4Duty lawyer

    Aaron James Te Koha

  • Adam Couchman - Barrister

    (09) 3733592

    1 legal aid lawyer

    Criminal · up to level 4 of 4Police station advice

    Adam Douglas Couchman

  • Adam J Holland - Barrister

    (021) 2222368

    1 legal aid lawyer

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

    Adam James Holland

  • Adrienne Wing - Barrister

    (021) 1929511

    1 legal aid lawyer

    Criminal · up to level 1 of 4Duty lawyerMental health

    Adrienne Shirley Wing

  • Aieyah Shendi

    (021) 0499321

    1 legal aid lawyer

    Criminal · up to level 1 of 4Duty lawyer

    Aieyah Shendi

  • Albany Legal Limited

    (09) 4150000

    1 legal aid lawyer

    Criminal · up to level 1 of 4Duty lawyer

    Christopher Peter Hallowes

  • Alex Steedman - Barrister

    (021) 1784391

    1 legal aid lawyer

    Criminal · up to level 2 of 4Duty lawyerMental health

    William Alexander Steedman

  • Alexandra Low Barrister

    (027) 6873389

    1 legal aid lawyer

    CriminalFamilyCivil

    Alexandra Amanda Hillan Low

  • Aloalii Ulu - Barrister

    (09) 9660561

    1 legal aid lawyer

    Criminal · up to level 1 of 4Duty lawyerFamilyFamily legal advice

    Alo William Ulu

  • Alofa Naseri Barrister

    (021) 053 4157

    1 legal aid lawyer

    Criminal · up to level 3 of 4Duty lawyerPolice station adviceSamoan

    Alofa Rie Naseri

  • Andrew Comeskey - Barrister

    (021) 354686

    1 legal aid lawyer

    Criminal · up to level 1 of 4Duty lawyer

    Andrew Phillip Comeskey

  • Andrew Rice - Barrister

    (021) 659108

    1 legal aid lawyer

    Criminal · up to level 4 of 4Duty lawyer

    Andrew Maurice Rice

  • Andrew Speed - Barrister

    1 legal aid lawyer

    Criminal · up to level 4 of 4Police station adviceCivil

    Andrew George Speed

  • Andy Wei - Barrister

    (021) 1290582

    1 legal aid lawyer

    Criminal · up to level 4 of 4Police station adviceCantoneseMandarin

    Andy Wei

  • Anjeet Singh - Barrister

    (021) 677912

    1 legal aid lawyer

    Criminal · up to level 2 of 4Duty lawyer

    Anjeet Kaur Singh

  • Annabel Cresswell - Barrister, Pohutukawa Chambers

    0800 300 6288

    1 legal aid lawyer

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

    Annabel Clare Cresswell

  • Annabel Ives - Barrister

    (09) 3006288

    1 legal aid lawyer

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

    Annabel Mary McAuslin Ives

  • 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

  • Anne Fisher - Barrister

    (021) 02341524

    1 legal aid lawyer

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

    Anne Helen Fisher

  • Anthony G F C Bouchier - Barrister

    (021) 375675

    1 legal aid lawyer

    Criminal · up to level 1 of 4Duty lawyer

    Anthonius Godefridus Fredericus Christop Bouchier

  • Anthony Pereira Barrister

    (021) 02672715

    1 legal aid lawyer

    Criminal · up to level 2 of 4Duty lawyer

    Anthony David Pereira

  • Antonio Spika Barrister

    (021) 08088855

    1 legal aid lawyer

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

    Antonio Spika

  • Ashley Gruebner - Barrister

    (021) 1679969

    1 legal aid lawyer

    Criminal · up to level 2 of 4

    Ashley Nicole Gruebner-Ballantine

  • Avril Mcintyre Barrister

    (021) 085 69672

    1 legal aid lawyer

    Criminal · up to level 3 of 4Duty lawyerPolice station advice

    Avril Mary Bernadette Mcintyre

  • 2 legal aid lawyers · See firm page →

    Criminal · up to level 1 of 4Duty lawyerRefugee & immigrationArabicFarsiKurdish
    • Alan Williams · Criminal · up to level 1 of 4, Duty lawyer, Refugee & immigration
    • Saghher Bataa · Criminal · up to level 1 of 4
  • B V Wilson

    (09) 4899307

    1 legal aid lawyer

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

    Barry Vernon Marriott Wilson

  • Barbara Hunt - Barrister

    (027) 4445852

    1 legal aid lawyer

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

    Barbara Joy Hunt

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