Legal aid lawyers in Greymouth
5 lawyers at 5 firms in Greymouth 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.
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 Greymouth at a glance
- 4 lawyers can take criminal legal aid cases, including the most serious charges (level 4 of 4).
- 4 lawyers work as duty lawyers, the free help at court on your first day.
- 2 lawyers give free advice to people held by the police.
- 2 lawyers can take family legal aid cases, and 2 give family legal advice.
- 2 lawyers can take civil legal aid cases, such as ACC or employment.
- Some also take mental health (2) cases.
Free help near Greymouth
Free legal advice
Community Law Canterbury & West Coast
Christchurch office · 167 km from Greymouth
(03) 366 6870Free 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 Buller
Clocktower Building, 113 Palmerston Street, Westport
84 km from Greymouth
03 789 8388Walk in, call or email. They can help you understand forms and find the right service.
Duty lawyer
Greymouth District Court
60 Guinness Street, Greymouth
In Greymouth
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 Greymouth. Checked 5 October 2026. Offices sometimes move, so call before you go.
Legal aid lawyers in Greymouth, A to Z
Every lawyer the Ministry of Justice lists in Greymouth, grouped by firm. Call to check they can take your case.
Boyd Law
(027) 26935291 legal aid lawyer
Criminal · up to level 3 of 4Duty lawyerPolice station adviceCivilMental healthMegan Sian Boyd
George Linder - Barrister
(021) 025125691 legal aid lawyer
Criminal · up to level 1 of 4Duty lawyerFamilyFamily legal adviceGeorge Josef Linder
H R Bodle - Barrister & Solicitor
(03) 76848491 legal aid lawyer
Criminal · up to level 4 of 4Duty lawyerPolice station adviceRichard Richard Bodle
1 legal aid lawyer · See firm page →
Criminal · up to level 1 of 4Duty lawyerStewart John Sluis
Whitcombe Guinness & Kitchingham
(03) 76895811 legal aid lawyer
FamilyFamily legal adviceCivilMental healthAnthony George Whitcombe
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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