Civil legal aid lawyers in Dunedin
15 lawyers at 15 firms in Dunedin 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 Dunedin at a glance
- 15 lawyers can take civil legal aid cases, such as ACC or employment.
Free help near Dunedin
Free legal advice
Community Law Otago
Dunedin office · In Dunedin
(03) 474 1922Free legal help from lawyers, for people who can't afford one. Contact details and clinics
Free advice and forms
CAB Dunedin
Rodgers House, Ground Floor, 155 Princes Street, Dunedin
In Dunedin
03 471 6166Walk in, call or email. They can help you understand forms and find the right service.
Duty lawyer
Dunedin District Court
Corner of Stuart and Dunbar Streets, Dunedin
In Dunedin
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 Dunedin. Checked 5 October 2026. Offices sometimes move, so call before you go.
Civil legal aid lawyers in Dunedin, A to Z
Every lawyer the Ministry of Justice lists in Dunedin, grouped by firm. Call to check they can take your case.
Alison Douglass - Barrister
(03) 47734881 legal aid lawyer
Criminal · up to level 2 of 4FamilyCivilMental healthAlison Jane Douglass
Andrew Belcher - Barrister
(027) 56580001 legal aid lawyer
Criminal · up to level 1 of 4Duty lawyerFamilyCivilAndrew Wilfrid Belcher
Crs Legal
(022) 09891101 legal aid lawyer
Criminal · up to level 2 of 4Duty lawyerPolice station adviceFamilyCivilMental healthKelly Christina Beazley
G A Paine - Barrister
(027) 448 52421 legal aid lawyer
CriminalCivilGordon Allan Paine
1 legal aid lawyer · See firm page →
FamilyFamily legal adviceCivilJenny Elaine Beck
Judith Ablett-Kerr Onzm Kc
(03) 47733901 legal aid lawyer
Criminal · up to level 4 of 4Police station adviceCivilJudith Mary Ablett Kerr KC ONZM
Mark Kirkland Barrister
(03) 47734881 legal aid lawyer
FamilyCivilMark Graeme Kirkland
1 legal aid lawyer · See firm page →
FamilyFamily legal adviceCivilChris James Medlicott
Noel Rayner - Barrister
(03) 47706361 legal aid lawyer
Criminal · up to level 2 of 4Duty lawyerPolice station adviceFamilyFamily legal adviceCivilMental healthNoel Lindon Rayner
1 legal aid lawyer · See firm page →
FamilyCivilMichaela Clare Ryan
1 legal aid lawyer · See firm page →
Criminal · up to level 2 of 4Duty lawyerFamilyCivilNathan Mackay Laws
1 legal aid lawyer · See firm page →
Criminal · up to level 4 of 4Duty lawyerPolice station adviceCivilSarah Astrid Saunderson-Warner
Trevor J Shiels Kc
(03) 47740301 legal aid lawyer
CriminalFamilyCivilTrevor John Shiels KC
Westgate Harris Lawyers Limited
(03) 47726761 legal aid lawyer
FamilyCivilRhonda Phyllis Harris
Wilkinson Rodgers Lawyers
(03) 47798441 legal aid lawyer
FamilyFamily legal adviceCivilBen Andrew Jose Taylor
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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