Family legal aid lawyers in Auckland

209 lawyers at 183 firms in Auckland can take family 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 family matter

  1. Find a family legal aid lawyer first. Call a few from the list until one can take your case.
  2. Your lawyer helps you apply for legal aid. Bring details of your income, savings, debts and anything you own.
  3. Bring any letters or court papers about your case, and your partner's income details if you have a partner.
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Legal aid in Auckland at a glance

  • 209 lawyers can take family legal aid cases, and 129 give family legal advice.
  • Languages other than English: French (1), German (1), Gujarati (1), Hindi (1), Samoan (1), Te Reo Māori (1), Tongan (1).

Free help near Auckland

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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.

Family 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

  • Adrianne Mclean Barrister

    (021) 970 130

    1 legal aid lawyer

    FamilyFamily legal advice

    Adrianne Kjerstina McLean

  • Alex Ashmore - Barrister

    (027) 6899771

    1 legal aid lawyer

    Family

    Alex Eric Ashmore

  • 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

  • Amelia Schaaf - Barrister

    (09) 3652849

    1 legal aid lawyer

    Family

    Amelia Schaaf

  • Amrit Kaur Barrister

    1 legal aid lawyer

    Family

    Amrit Kaur

  • Anesha Dhanji - Barrister

    (09) 8696868

    1 legal aid lawyer

    FamilyFamily legal advice

    Anesha Dhanji

  • Aniva Hansen - Barrister

    (09) 5292644

    1 legal aid lawyer

    Family

    Aniva Hansen

  • Anna Carbon - Barrister

    (021) 590909

    1 legal aid lawyer

    FamilyFamily legal advice

    Anna Gael Carbon

  • Anna Norcross Barrister

    (021) 245 5573

    1 legal aid lawyer

    FamilyFamily legal advice

    Anna Lucy Norcross

  • Anne-Marie Percy - Barrister

    (021) 587049

    1 legal aid lawyer

    Family

    Anne-Marie Rose Percy

  • Annie Meates Barrister & Solicitor

    (09) 8322775

    1 legal aid lawyer · See firm page →

    Family

    Annie Christine Meates

  • Annie Rakena Barrister

    (09) 8692097

    1 legal aid lawyer

    FamilyFamily legal advice

    Annie Suitiu Rakena

  • Annie Tavalea - Barrister

    (022) 4326318

    1 legal aid lawyer

    Family

    Annie Claire Curtis Colgan Tavalea

  • Antoinette Vujnovich - Barrister

    (021) 210 0930

    1 legal aid lawyer

    FamilyMental health

    Antoinette Teresa Vujnovich

  • Ari Legal

    (021) 506787

    1 legal aid lawyer

    FamilyFamily legal adviceWaitangi Tribunal

    Amy Lisa Erihapiti Chesnutt

  • Arunjeev Singh Barrister

    (09) 2969181

    1 legal aid lawyer

    Family

    Arunjeev Singh

  • Barry Hayes Barrister

    (09) 8377091

    1 legal aid lawyer

    FamilyFamily legal adviceCivil

    Barry Duncan Hayes

  • Be Frank Legal Services Limited

    (09) 873 4091

    1 legal aid lawyer

    CriminalDuty lawyerFamilyFamily legal advice

    Blair John Franklin

  • Ben Snedden - Barrister

    (09) 3797658

    1 legal aid lawyer

    FamilyFamily legal advice

    Ben Nesbit Snedden

  • Bespoke Legal

    (022) 5850097

    1 legal aid lawyer · See firm page →

    CriminalDuty lawyerFamily

    Jennifer Din

  • Blair Strang - Barrister

    (027) 2011 240

    1 legal aid lawyer

    FamilyFamily legal advice

    Blair Anthony Strang

  • Boyle Mathieson

    (09) 8376004

    3 legal aid lawyers · See firm page →

    CriminalFamilyFamily legal adviceCivil
    • Graeme William McLean · Family, Family legal advice
    • Jerry Dean Noble · Criminal, Family, Family legal advice, Civil · (027) 2127102
    • Raewyn Lee-Ann Tretheway · Family · (09) 836 9579

  • Brannigans - Manurewa Law Office

    (09) 2688067

    1 legal aid lawyer · See firm page →

    FamilyFamily legal adviceCivil

    Martin Joseph Coogan

  • Brintyn Smith - Barrister

    (022) 6003236

    2 legal aid lawyers

    FamilyFamily legal advice
    • Alice Akiko Strang · Family · (027) 2290096
    • Brintyn Glyn Smith · Family, Family legal advice

  • Bushra Rashid Family Law Barrister

    (021) 2949697

    1 legal aid lawyer

    FamilyFamily legal advice

    Bushra Rashid

  • Carole A. Sandford, Barrister Sole

    (027) 2008047

    1 legal aid lawyer

    FamilyFamily legal adviceCivil

    Carole Anne Sandford

  • Carolina Tiumalu - Barrister

    (09) 3020046

    1 legal aid lawyer

    FamilyFamily legal advice

    Carolina Tiumalu

  • Castlefinn Law Limited

    (021) 998764

    1 legal aid lawyer

    Criminal · up to level 2 of 4Police station adviceFamilyFamily legal advice

    Bennet Castelino

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