Civil legal aid lawyers in Christchurch
38 lawyers at 36 firms in Christchurch 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).
What to do first
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 Christchurch at a glance
- 38 lawyers can take civil legal aid cases, such as ACC or employment.
Free help near Christchurch
Free legal advice
Community Law Canterbury & West Coast
Christchurch office · In Christchurch
(03) 366 6870Free legal help from lawyers, for people who can't afford one. Contact details and clinics
Free advice and forms
CAB Christchurch North
4 Jeffreys Road, Fendalton, Christchurch
4 km from Christchurch
03 3517804Walk in, call or email. They can help you understand forms and find the right service.
Duty lawyer
Christchurch District Court
20 Lichfield Street, Christchurch
In Christchurch
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 Christchurch. Checked 5 October 2026. Offices sometimes move, so call before you go.
Civil legal aid lawyers in Christchurch, A to Z
Every lawyer the Ministry of Justice lists in Christchurch, grouped by firm. Call to check they can take your case.
A J Bailey - Barrister
(03) 36586951 legal aid lawyer
Criminal · up to level 4 of 4Duty lawyerPolice station adviceFamilyCivilMental healthAndrew John Bailey
Alister James
(03) 37433671 legal aid lawyer
CriminalFamilyCivilRefugee & immigrationAlister George James QSO
Andrew Mckenzie - Barrister
(03) 37779801 legal aid lawyer
Criminal · up to level 4 of 4Duty lawyerPolice station adviceFamilyCivilGraham Andrew McKenzie
C M Ruane - Barrister
(03) 42077781 legal aid lawyer
Criminal · up to level 4 of 4Duty lawyerPolice station adviceFamilyCivilCraig Martin Ruane
Chris Nolan - Barrister
(022) 16672761 legal aid lawyer
Criminal · up to level 3 of 4Duty lawyerPolice station adviceCivilChristopher Gavin Nolan
Christopher J Lange
(03) 37755751 legal aid lawyer
Criminal · up to level 4 of 4Duty lawyerCivilChristopher John Lange
Danielle Mills-Godinet, Barrister
(020) 410726581 legal aid lawyer
FamilyFamily legal adviceCivilDanielle Rozlind Mills-Godinet
David Jackson - Barrister
(03) 26031091 legal aid lawyer
Criminal · up to level 2 of 4Duty lawyerCivilDavid Michael Jackson
Eric Yu - Barrister
(022) 67762051 legal aid lawyer
Criminal · up to level 1 of 4Duty lawyerCivilMichael Eric Gould
Gary Davis - Barrister
(027) 77700141 legal aid lawyer
CivilGary Paul Davis
Grant Fletcher - Barrister
(027) 30302231 legal aid lawyer
Criminal · up to level 2 of 4CivilGrant Duncan Fletcher
Grant Tyrrell - Barrister
(03) 36499901 legal aid lawyer
Criminal · up to level 2 of 4Duty lawyerPolice station adviceFamilyFamily legal adviceCivilGrant Peter Tyrrell
I R Thompson Associates Ltd
(03) 383 99881 legal aid lawyer
CivilJames Robert Allan Thompson
Jai Moss - Barrister
(03) 33922071 legal aid lawyer
CriminalCivilJai Moss
Jared Ormsby Barrister
(03) 36511921 legal aid lawyer
CivilJared Vaughan Ormsby
1 legal aid lawyer · See firm page →
FamilyCivilPhilippa Kate Tucker
K H Cook - Barrister
(03) 36538101 legal aid lawyer
Criminal · up to level 4 of 4Duty lawyerPolice station adviceCivilKerry Hayden Cook
Legal Wise
(021) 17083591 legal aid lawyer
CivilRefugee & immigrationAmir Bastani
2 legal aid lawyers · See firm page →
FamilyFamily legal adviceCivil- Aileen Marie Odgers · Family, Family legal advice, Civil
- Grace Mary Boddington · Civil · (03) 2200950
Lucy Kenner Barrister
(03) 39059961 legal aid lawyer
CivilLucy Elizabeth Kenner
Matthew Crooymans Barrister
(027) 334 456611 legal aid lawyer
Criminal · up to level 1 of 4Duty lawyerFamilyFamily legal adviceCivilMatthew Stephen Crooymans
Michael Starling - Barrister
(027) 55299371 legal aid lawyer
Criminal · up to level 4 of 4Duty lawyerPolice station adviceCivilMental healthMichael Starling
P J Shamy Barrister
(021) 22665041 legal aid lawyer
Criminal · up to level 4 of 4CivilPhil John Shamy KC
1 legal aid lawyer · See firm page →
Criminal · up to level 1 of 4Duty lawyerFamilyFamily legal adviceCivilClayton Robert David Williams
Pegasus Chambers
(03) 36610001 legal aid lawyer
FamilyFamily legal adviceCivilNicola Jane Scott
Philip Mcdonnell Barrister
(022) 02095121 legal aid lawyer
Criminal · up to level 2 of 4FamilyCivilPhilip Charles McDonnell
Phillip N Allan - Barrister
(027) 54604161 legal aid lawyer
Criminal · up to level 4 of 4Duty lawyerPolice station adviceFamilyFamily legal adviceCivilPhillip Nigel Allan
1 legal aid lawyer · See firm page →
Criminal · up to level 4 of 4Duty lawyerPolice station adviceFamilyCivilNick Richard Rout
1 legal aid lawyer · See firm page →
FamilyCivilRobert Jan Van Wichen
Rhonda Powell Barrister
(03) 74117191 legal aid lawyer
FamilyCivilRhonda Louise Powell
Richard Peters Barrister
(021) 13103381 legal aid lawyer
Criminal · up to level 4 of 4Duty lawyerPolice station adviceFamilyFamily legal adviceCivilMental healthRichard Andrew Peters
Rupert Ward - Barrister And Solicitor
(021) 8774411 legal aid lawyer
Criminal · up to level 1 of 4Duty lawyerFamilyFamily legal adviceCivilMental healthRupert Rannie Ward
1 legal aid lawyer · See firm page →
CivilMadison Richmond Prattley
Stephanie Grieve Kc - Barrister
(03) 36511451 legal aid lawyer
Criminal · up to level 3 of 4CivilStephanie Margaret Grieve KC
2 legal aid lawyers · See firm page →
Civil- James Robert Pullar · Civil
- Miles Philip Davis · Civil
Trudi Aickin - Barrister
1 legal aid lawyer
Criminal · up to level 4 of 4Duty lawyerPolice station adviceCivilTrudi Aickin
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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