Criminal legal aid lawyers in Dunedin
25 lawyers at 25 firms in Dunedin can take criminal 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.
Legal aid in Dunedin at a glance
- 25 lawyers can take criminal legal aid cases, including the most serious charges (level 4 of 4).
- 18 lawyers work as duty lawyers, the free help at court on your first day.
- 13 lawyers give free advice to people held by the police.
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.
Criminal 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
Andrew Dawson Barrister
(022) 17055271 legal aid lawyer
Criminal · up to level 4 of 4Duty lawyerPolice station adviceAndrew Michael Dawson
Anne Stevens Kc - Barrister
(027) 57300221 legal aid lawyer
Criminal · up to level 4 of 4Police station adviceMental healthAnne Anne Stevens KC
1 legal aid lawyer · See firm page →
Criminal · up to level 2 of 4Duty lawyerFamilyFamily legal adviceAlexandra Christina Merrick Bligh
Christine Lynch Barrister
(027) 82824451 legal aid lawyer
Criminal · up to level 1 of 4Duty lawyerFamilyFamily legal adviceMental healthChristopher Maurice Lynch
Crs Legal
(022) 09891101 legal aid lawyer
Criminal · up to level 2 of 4Duty lawyerPolice station adviceFamilyCivilMental healthKelly Christina Beazley
Deborah Henderson - Barrister
(027) 34451791 legal aid lawyer
Criminal · up to level 3 of 4Duty lawyerPolice station adviceMental healthDeborah Lee Henderson
G A Paine - Barrister
(027) 448 52421 legal aid lawyer
CriminalCivilGordon Allan Paine
Henry Benson-Pope Barrister
(027) 28694181 legal aid lawyer
Criminal · up to level 4 of 4Henry David Benson-Pope
Jim Takas - Barrister & Solicitor
(027) 41849951 legal aid lawyer
Criminal · up to level 2 of 4Duty lawyerPolice station adviceMental healthJames Paul Takas
John A Westgate - Barrister
(027) 44011351 legal aid lawyer
Criminal · up to level 4 of 4Duty lawyerPolice station adviceJohn Arthur Westgate
Judith Ablett-Kerr Onzm Kc
(03) 47733901 legal aid lawyer
Criminal · up to level 4 of 4Police station adviceCivilJudith Mary Ablett Kerr KC ONZM
Katie Lane Barrister
(03) 47770771 legal aid lawyer
CriminalFamilyFamily legal adviceMental healthKatherine Helena Lane
Liam Collins - Barrister
(027) 34824081 legal aid lawyer
Criminal · up to level 2 of 4Duty lawyerPolice station adviceLiam Stevenson Collins
Louise Garthwaite Barrister
(027) 22162911 legal aid lawyer
Criminal · up to level 2 of 4Duty lawyerPolice station adviceFamilyFamily legal adviceLouise Joy Garthwaite
Max Winders - Lawyer
(03) 47796961 legal aid lawyer
Criminal · up to level 2 of 4Duty lawyerMental healthMax James Winders
Meg Scally Barrister
(021) 05791601 legal aid lawyer
Criminal · up to level 3 of 4Duty lawyerPolice station adviceMegan Jane Scally
Noel Rayner - Barrister
(03) 47706361 legal aid lawyer
Criminal · up to level 2 of 4Duty lawyerPolice station adviceFamilyFamily legal adviceCivilMental healthNoel Lindon Rayner
Rhona Daysh - Barrister
(029) 47725361 legal aid lawyer
Criminal · up to level 1 of 4Duty lawyerRhona Graham Daysh
Rochelle Crossman - Barrister
(03) 47751551 legal aid lawyer
CriminalDuty lawyerFamilyFamily legal adviceRochelle Paula Crossman
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
Stephen Turner - Barrister
(03) 47710161 legal aid lawyer
Criminal · up to level 2 of 4Duty lawyerPolice station adviceStephen Malcolm Turner
Trevor J Shiels Kc
(03) 47740301 legal aid lawyer
CriminalFamilyCivilTrevor John Shiels KC
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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