Legal aid lawyers in Blenheim
12 lawyers at 11 firms in Blenheim can take 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).
What to do first
If you've been charged
- Apply for legal aid as soon as you're charged. Don't wait for your first day in court.
- On your first day in court, ask for the duty lawyer. It's free, and they can help you apply for legal aid.
- 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.
If it's a family matter
- Find a family legal aid lawyer first. Call a few from the list until one can take your case.
- Your lawyer helps you apply for legal aid. Bring details of your income, savings, debts and anything you own.
- Bring any letters or court papers about your case, and your partner's income details if you have a partner.
If it's a civil matter
- Civil legal aid can cover things like ACC, problems at work, money and housing disputes.
- Find a civil legal aid lawyer first. Fewer lawyers do this work, so start calling early.
- Your lawyer helps you apply for legal aid.
Legal aid in Blenheim at a glance
- 10 lawyers can take criminal legal aid cases, including the most serious charges (level 4 of 4).
- 8 lawyers work as duty lawyers, the free help at court on your first day.
- 3 lawyers give free advice to people held by the police.
- 5 lawyers can take family legal aid cases, and 3 give family legal advice.
- 2 lawyers can take civil legal aid cases, such as ACC or employment.
Free help near Blenheim
Free legal advice
Community Law Marlborough
Blenheim office · In Blenheim
(03) 577 9919Free legal help from lawyers, for people who can't afford one. Contact details and clinics
Free advice and forms
CAB Marlborough
Marlborough Community Centre, 25 Alfred Street, Blenheim
In Blenheim
03 578 4272Walk in, call or email. They can help you understand forms and find the right service.
Duty lawyer
Blenheim District Court
58 Alfred Street, Blenheim
In Blenheim
0800 268 787On 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 Blenheim. Checked 5 October 2026. Offices sometimes move, so call before you go.
Legal aid lawyers in Blenheim, A to Z
Every lawyer the Ministry of Justice lists in Blenheim, grouped by firm. Call to check they can take your case.
2 legal aid lawyers · See firm page →
CriminalFamilyCivil- Emma Mollie Tucker · Criminal, Family, Civil · (03) 5205039
- Quentin Alexander Muir Davies · Civil
Holdaway Law
(027) 57088811 legal aid lawyer
Criminal · up to level 1 of 4Duty lawyerFamilyFamily legal adviceJonathan Garth Holdaway
Jo Murdoch Barrister
(021) 853 6481 legal aid lawyer
Criminal · up to level 4 of 4Police station adviceThomas Murdoch Newman
Josh Smith - Barrister
(022) 08047701 legal aid lawyer
Criminal · up to level 1 of 4Duty lawyerFamilyFamily legal adviceJoshua Keith Smith
Kent Arnott - Barrister
(03) 57964691 legal aid lawyer
Criminal · up to level 1 of 4Duty lawyerKent David Arnott
Laurie Murdoch - Barrister
(021) 022578861 legal aid lawyer
Criminal · up to level 2 of 4Duty lawyerPolice station adviceFamilyLaurie Anne Murdoch
Marcus Zintl - Barrister
(021) 29878891 legal aid lawyer
Criminal · up to level 4 of 4Duty lawyerPolice station adviceMarcus Zintl
Neroli Vallance Barrister
(021) 7783661 legal aid lawyer
FamilyFamily legal adviceNeroli Jane Scoones Vallance
Rob A Harrison - Barrister
(03) 57964691 legal aid lawyer
Criminal · up to level 4 of 4Duty lawyerHarrison John Robert Holden
Robert Harrison - Barrister
(03) 579 64691 legal aid lawyer
Criminal · up to level 1 of 4Duty lawyerElizabeth Frances Mahoney
Sj Legal
(021) 074 66251 legal aid lawyer
Criminal · up to level 1 of 4Duty lawyerSarah-Jane Jessop
Verified with the Ministry of Justice legal aid list on 12 October 2026. Lawyer details are from the Ministry of Justice, used under CC BY 4.0. We group them by firm and town and add links to firm pages. The Ministry of Justice decides who gets legal aid; Find A Lawyer is not part of the Ministry. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.
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