Legal aid lawyers in Gore
3 lawyers at 2 firms in Gore can take 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.
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 Gore at a glance
- 2 lawyers can take criminal legal aid cases, including less serious charges (level 1 of 4).
- 2 lawyers work as duty lawyers, the free help at court on your first day.
- 1 lawyer can take family legal aid cases, and 1 gives family legal advice.
Free help near Gore
Free legal advice
Community Law Southland
Invercargill office · 57 km from Gore
(03) 214 3180Free legal help from lawyers, for people who can't afford one. They also hold clinics in smaller towns. Contact details and clinics
Free advice and forms
CAB Invercargill
36 Don Street, Invercargill 9810
57 km from Gore
03 218 6648Walk in, call or email. They can help you understand forms and find the right service.
Duty lawyer
Gore District Court
6 Hokonui Drive, Gore
In Gore
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 Gore. Checked 5 October 2026. Offices sometimes move, so call before you go.
Legal aid lawyers in Gore, A to Z
Every lawyer the Ministry of Justice lists in Gore, grouped by firm. Call to check they can take your case.
1 legal aid lawyer · See firm page →
FamilyFamily legal adviceVictoria Jayne Tremaine
2 legal aid lawyers · See firm page →
Criminal · up to level 1 of 4Duty lawyer- Mackenzie Nancey Smith · Criminal, Duty lawyer
- Paul David Gray · Criminal · up to level 1 of 4, Duty lawyer
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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