Civil legal aid lawyers in Gisborne
5 lawyers at 3 firms in Gisborne 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 Gisborne at a glance
- 5 lawyers can take civil legal aid cases, such as ACC or employment.
- Languages other than English: Cantonese (1), French (1), Mandarin (1).
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Tairāwhiti Community Law
Gisborne office · In Gisborne
(06) 868 3392Free legal help from lawyers, for people who can't afford one. Contact details and clinics
Free advice and forms
CAB Gisborne
124A Bright Street, Gisborne
In Gisborne
06 867 2606Walk in, call or email. They can help you understand forms and find the right service.
Duty lawyer
Gisborne District Court
1 Customhouse Street, Gisborne
In Gisborne
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 Gisborne. Checked 5 October 2026. Offices sometimes move, so call before you go.
Civil legal aid lawyers in Gisborne, A to Z
Every lawyer the Ministry of Justice lists in Gisborne, grouped by firm. Call to check they can take your case.
Mjl Law
(021) 22338321 legal aid lawyer
Criminal · up to level 4 of 4Duty lawyerPolice station adviceFamilyFamily legal adviceCivilMichael James Lynch
Vaughn Blake Law
(021) 082177931 legal aid lawyer
Criminal · up to level 3 of 4Duty lawyerPolice station adviceCivilMental healthHeather Briana Vaughn
3 legal aid lawyers · See firm page →
Criminal · up to level 4 of 4Duty lawyerPolice station adviceCivilCantoneseFrenchMandarin- Adam Mervyn Simperingham · Criminal · up to level 4 of 4, Duty lawyer, Police station advice, Civil
- Alison Jan Bendall · Criminal · up to level 1 of 4, Duty lawyer, Civil · (06) 8641174
- Kai Cheung Leung · Criminal · up to level 2 of 4, Duty lawyer, Police station advice, Civil · (06) 8691542
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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