Family legal aid lawyers in Gisborne
11 lawyers at 9 firms in Gisborne 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).
What to do first
If it's a family matter
- Find a family legal aid lawyer first. Call a few from the list until one can take your case.
- Your lawyer helps you apply for legal aid. Bring details of your income, savings, debts and anything you own.
- Bring any letters or court papers about your case, and your partner's income details if you have a partner.
Legal aid in Gisborne at a glance
- 11 lawyers can take family legal aid cases, and 10 give family legal advice.
Free help near Gisborne
Free legal advice
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.
Family 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.
A W Clarke Legal
(06) 86811661 legal aid lawyer
Criminal · up to level 4 of 4Duty lawyerPolice station adviceFamilyFamily legal adviceMental healthAlistair William Clarke
Elliot Lynch - Barrister
(06) 86809091 legal aid lawyer
Criminal · up to level 2 of 4Duty lawyerPolice station adviceFamilyFamily legal adviceElliot Victor Lynch
Jessica Maclellan Lawyer
(027) 46212611 legal aid lawyer
FamilyFamily legal adviceJess Mary MacLellan
Mjl Law
(021) 22338321 legal aid lawyer
Criminal · up to level 4 of 4Duty lawyerPolice station adviceFamilyFamily legal adviceCivilMichael James Lynch
Mr Law (Marie Lillian Roberts - Barrister)
(021) 4900101 legal aid lawyer
FamilyMarie Lillian Roberts
3 legal aid lawyers · See firm page →
FamilyFamily legal advice- Julie Lynette Mettrick · Family, Family legal advice
- Sapphire Paris Petrie-McVean · Family, Family legal advice
- Tayla Becky Coburn · Family, Family legal advice
Rose Legal
(022) 60334421 legal aid lawyer
Criminal · up to level 2 of 4Duty lawyerFamilyFamily legal adviceJess Rose MacPherson
Tairawhiti Community Law
(06) 86780121 legal aid lawyer
FamilyFamily legal adviceLinda Mairi Ellis
Vicki Thorpe
(06) 86811661 legal aid lawyer
Criminal · up to level 4 of 4Duty lawyerPolice station adviceFamilyFamily legal adviceMental healthVicki Louise Thorpe
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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