Family legal aid lawyers in Christchurch

136 lawyers at 91 firms in Christchurch 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 Christchurch at a glance

  • 136 lawyers can take family legal aid cases, and 89 give family legal advice.

Free help near Christchurch

Free legal advice

Community Law Canterbury & West Coast

Christchurch office · In Christchurch

(03) 366 6870

Free 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 3517804

Walk 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 268 787

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 Christchurch. Checked 5 October 2026. Offices sometimes move, so call before you go.

Family 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) 3658695

    1 legal aid lawyer

    Criminal · up to level 4 of 4Duty lawyerPolice station adviceFamilyCivilMental health

    Andrew John Bailey

  • Alexandra Beaumont - Barrister

    (027) 2543476

    1 legal aid lawyer

    FamilyFamily legal advice

    Alexandra Rosabella Beaumont

  • Alister James

    (03) 3743367

    1 legal aid lawyer

    CriminalFamilyCivilRefugee & immigration

    Alister George James QSO

  • Amy Lake - Barrister

    (03) 661 7000

    2 legal aid lawyers

    FamilyFamily legal advice
    • Amy Melissa Lake · Family, Family legal advice
    • Jordan Michael Neville · Family, Family legal advice · (03) 6617000

  • Andrew Mccormick Barrister

    (021) 0363965

    1 legal aid lawyer

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

    Andrew Maxwell McCormick

  • Andrew Mckenzie - Barrister

    (03) 3777980

    1 legal aid lawyer

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

    Graham Andrew McKenzie

  • Angela Corry - Barrister

    (03) 9431939

    1 legal aid lawyer

    Family

    Angela Mary Corry

  • Anna Kissick Barrister

    (027) 4643315

    1 legal aid lawyer

    FamilyFamily legal advice

    Anna Louise Kissick

  • Anna Lloyd Barrister

    (027) 4693707

    1 legal aid lawyer

    FamilyFamily legal advice

    Anna Elizabeth Lloyd

  • Anya Gartner - Barrister

    (027) 6027346

    1 legal aid lawyer

    Criminal · up to level 1 of 4Duty lawyerFamilyFamily legal adviceRefugee & immigration

    Anya Taraipine Louise Gartner

  • April Kelland - Barrister

    (021) 2308166

    1 legal aid lawyer

    Criminal · up to level 4 of 4Duty lawyerPolice station adviceFamilyMental health

    April Claire Kelland

  • Arcwell Legal Ltd

    (03) 2421442

    1 legal aid lawyer

    Family

    Ulia Sergeevna Ash

  • Bean Law

    (021) 952432

    1 legal aid lawyer · See firm page →

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

    Amanda Bean

  • C M Ruane - Barrister

    (03) 4207778

    1 legal aid lawyer

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

    Craig Martin Ruane

  • Cameron & Company

    (03) 379 3110

    1 legal aid lawyer · See firm page →

    FamilyFamily legal advice

    Kelly Elizabeth Hawkins

  • Christina Riddell - Barrister

    (027) 595 3197

    1 legal aid lawyer

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

    Christina Margaret Riddell

  • Clark Boyce

    (03) 3784429

    2 legal aid lawyers · See firm page →

    Family
    • Florence Abigail Claridge · Family · (03) 379 4420
    • Rachel Elizabeth Walsh · Family

  • Community Law Canterbury

    (03) 3666870

    2 legal aid lawyers

    FamilyFamily legal advice
    • Craig Leslie Clarke · Family
    • Olivia Louise Taylor · Family legal advice

  • Corcoran French

    (03) 755404

    2 legal aid lawyers · See firm page →

    FamilyFamily legal advice
    • Reyma Rica Cacho Hilaga · Family, Family legal advice
    • Tom Michael Hooker · Family · (03) 371 1029

  • Corcoran French -Christchurch

    (03) 901 0431

    1 legal aid lawyer

    Family

    Ashleigh Jayde Lowrey

  • Cuningham Taylor

    (03) 3792605

    7 legal aid lawyers · See firm page →

    FamilyFamily legal advice
    • Alice Claire Marshall Matheson · Family, Family legal advice
    • Darragh Conor McGregor · Family, Family legal advice · (03) 2662017
    • Georgie Jane McIntosh · Family, Family legal advice · (03) 379 2605
    • Jess Ann Babe · Family, Family legal advice
    • Matt James Bryant · Family, Family legal advice
    • Niall Robert Fanning · Family, Family legal advice · (03) 2662036
    • Rebecca Jayne Court · Family, Family legal advice

  • D J H Stringer

    (03) 3428250

    1 legal aid lawyer

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

    David John Hillier Stringer

  • Danielle Mills-Godinet, Barrister

    (020) 41072658

    1 legal aid lawyer

    FamilyFamily legal adviceCivil

    Danielle Rozlind Mills-Godinet

  • Duncan Cotterill

    (03) 379 2430

    1 legal aid lawyer · See firm page →

    Criminal · up to level 1 of 4Family legal advice

    Tui Scott

  • Family Law Results

    (03) 928 1858

    1 legal aid lawyer

    FamilyFamily legal advice

    Selina Trigg

  • The Flas Specialist Ltd

    0800 352752

    1 legal aid lawyer

    FamilyFamily legal advice

    Kirsty Leigh Osprey

  • Gemma Smith Barrister

    (027) 4366272

    1 legal aid lawyer

    Family

    Gemma Anne Smith

  • Glenda Murphy's Law

    (03) 2817572

    1 legal aid lawyer

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

    Glenda Joy Murphy

  • Grant Tyrrell - Barrister

    (03) 3649990

    1 legal aid lawyer

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

    Grant Peter Tyrrell

  • Halliwells

    (021) 1018769

    1 legal aid lawyer · See firm page →

    Family

    Adrienne Joy Paul

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