Legal aid lawyers in Hamilton

137 lawyers at 92 firms in Hamilton 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).

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Checked 12 October 2026

What to do first

If you've been charged

  1. Apply for legal aid as soon as you're charged. Don't wait for your first day in court.
  2. On your first day in court, ask for the duty lawyer. It's free, and they can help you apply for legal aid.
  3. 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.
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If it's a family matter

  1. Find a family legal aid lawyer first. Call a few from the list until one can take your case.
  2. Your lawyer helps you apply for legal aid. Bring details of your income, savings, debts and anything you own.
  3. Bring any letters or court papers about your case, and your partner's income details if you have a partner.
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If it's a civil matter

  1. Civil legal aid can cover things like ACC, problems at work, money and housing disputes.
  2. Find a civil legal aid lawyer first. Fewer lawyers do this work, so start calling early.
  3. Your lawyer helps you apply for legal aid.
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Legal aid in Hamilton at a glance

  • 81 lawyers can take criminal legal aid cases, including the most serious charges (level 4 of 4).
  • 56 lawyers work as duty lawyers, the free help at court on your first day.
  • 34 lawyers give free advice to people held by the police.
  • 64 lawyers can take family legal aid cases, and 50 give family legal advice.
  • 24 lawyers can take civil legal aid cases, such as ACC or employment.
  • Some also take mental health (16), refugee and immigration (4), Māori Land Court (1), Waitangi Tribunal (4) cases.

Free help near Hamilton

Free legal advice

Community Law Waikato

Hamilton office · In Hamilton

0800 529 482

Free legal help from lawyers, for people who can't afford one. Contact details and clinics

Free advice and forms

CAB Hamilton

55 Victoria Street, Hamilton

In Hamilton

07 839 0395

Walk in, call or email. They can help you understand forms and find the right service.

Duty lawyer

Hamilton District Court

116 Anglesea Street, Hamilton

In Hamilton

0800 268 787

On 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 Hamilton. Checked 5 October 2026. Offices sometimes move, so call before you go.

Legal aid lawyers in Hamilton, A to Z

Every lawyer the Ministry of Justice lists in Hamilton, grouped by firm. Call to check they can take your case.

  • A J Hamblett - Barrister

    (027) 408 3283

    1 legal aid lawyer

    Criminal · up to level 2 of 4Duty lawyerPolice station adviceCivil

    Andrew Joseph Hamblett

  • Alex Williams Barrister

    (027) 306 4313

    1 legal aid lawyer

    Criminal · up to level 2 of 4Duty lawyerPolice station advice

    Alexandra Jeanette Williams

  • Amin Osama - Barrister

    (027) 4517752

    1 legal aid lawyer

    Criminal · up to level 3 of 4Duty lawyerPolice station adviceCivil

    Amin Osama

  • Andrea Jones

    (027) 4570 077

    1 legal aid lawyer

    Criminal · up to level 2 of 4Duty lawyer

    Andrea Maree Jones

  • Angela Smith - Barrister & Solicitor

    (021) 1314602

    1 legal aid lawyer

    Criminal · up to level 1 of 4Duty lawyerCivilRefugee & immigration

    Angela Marie Smith

  • Ann-Marie Beveridge - Barrister

    (022) 1766558

    1 legal aid lawyer

    Criminal · up to level 4 of 4Duty lawyerFamilyMental health

    Ann-Marie Beveridge

  • Awhina Law

    (07) 2821055

    5 legal aid lawyers · See firm page →

    FamilyFamily legal advice
    • Corrina Maree Miller · Family, Family legal advice
    • Olivia Craven · Family, Family legal advice · (021) 996768
    • Suzette Elizabeth Hoebergen · Family, Family legal advice
    • Tania Kiri · Family, Family legal advice
    • Zaheen Asheefa Saeed · Family, Family legal advice · (07) 9294720

  • Braun Bond & Lomas Limited

    (07) 8398529

    2 legal aid lawyers · See firm page →

    Criminal · up to level 2 of 4Civil
    • Joshua John de Vries · Criminal · up to level 1 of 4 · (07) 839 3878
    • Michael David Talbot · Criminal · up to level 2 of 4, Civil

  • Bridge Law

    (07) 8538990

    1 legal aid lawyer

    Criminal · up to level 2 of 4Duty lawyerPolice station adviceFamilyFamily legal adviceCivilRefugee & immigration

    Shaam Bhardwaj

  • Bronwyn Moore Barrister

    (021) 2662694

    1 legal aid lawyer

    CriminalDuty lawyerFamilyFamily legal adviceMental health

    Bronwyn Waana Moore

  • Brook Law

    (07) 8383385

    1 legal aid lawyer · See firm page →

    FamilyFamily legal advice

    Maninder Kaur Sidhu

  • Burgess Law

    (07) 9587427

    1 legal aid lawyer · See firm page →

    Waitangi Tribunal

    Jerome Matthew Burgess

  • Clark And Brown Lawyers

    (07) 8391258

    1 legal aid lawyer

    FamilyFamily legal advice

    Jasmine Annabelle King-Symons

  • Collaborative Solutions

    0800 777167

    1 legal aid lawyer · See firm page →

    Mental health

    Tim Ivan Clarke

  • Community Law Waikato

    (07) 7880415

    2 legal aid lawyers

    Refugee & immigration
    • Caitlin May Harrison · Refugee & immigration
    • Ellen Sarah Hockey · Refugee & immigration · (07) 788 0711

  • Danielle Young Barrister

    (027) 4069683

    1 legal aid lawyer

    Criminal · up to level 3 of 4Duty lawyerPolice station advice

    Danielle Lynette Young

  • David Allan - Barrister

    (07) 8397649

    1 legal aid lawyer

    Criminal · up to level 2 of 4FamilyMental health

    David John Allan

  • Deborah Hall Barrister

    (027) 2101976

    1 legal aid lawyer

    Criminal · up to level 1 of 4Duty lawyer

    Deborah Anne Hall

  • Eastside Law

    (07) 8569506

    2 legal aid lawyers

    Criminal · up to level 2 of 4FamilyFamily legal advice
    • David John Venter · Criminal · up to level 2 of 4, Family, Family legal advice
    • Kirsten Mary Fyers · Family, Family legal advice

  • Edwin Holly Legal

    (07) 839 009

    3 legal aid lawyers · See firm page →

    FamilyFamily legal advice
    • Amanda Elizabeth Taylor · Family, Family legal advice · (07) 839 0099
    • Sarah Louise Lister · Family, Family legal advice · (07) 8390099
    • Thilini Dona Thilini Prathiba Karunaratne · Family

  • Eilidh Hook - Barrister

    (021) 333314

    1 legal aid lawyer

    Criminal · up to level 1 of 4Duty lawyer

    Eilidh Diane Hook

  • Elisa Saunders Law

    (027) 5017409

    1 legal aid lawyer

    Criminal · up to level 2 of 4Duty lawyer

    Elisa Jean Saunders

  • Family Law Centre

    (07) 8389181

    1 legal aid lawyer

    FamilyFamily legal advice

    Heather Gayle MacColl

  • Family Law Focus

    (021) 227 2223

    1 legal aid lawyer

    FamilyFamily legal adviceMental health

    Lillian Ruth Benge Lusty

  • Family Law Solutions Limited

    (07) 3900500

    3 legal aid lawyers

    FamilyFamily legal adviceMental health
    • Brigham Peter Nordstrom · Family, Family legal advice, Mental health
    • Harrison Tate Searle · Family · (027) 4560501
    • Joseph Rangi Cammock · Family, Family legal advice · (021) 042 6025

  • Foundation Legal Limited

    (07) 9497879

    1 legal aid lawyer

    FamilyFamily legal advice

    Bailee Paige Simpson

  • Gavin Boot Law

    (07) 8395632

    1 legal aid lawyer

    Criminal · up to level 4 of 4Duty lawyerPolice station advice

    Russell Paul Boot

  • Gerard Walsh - Barrister

    (021) 708507

    1 legal aid lawyer

    Criminal · up to level 4 of 4Duty lawyerPolice station advice

    Gerard Anthony Walsh

  • Glen Prentice-Barrister

    (07) 8383038

    1 legal aid lawyer

    Criminal · up to level 4 of 4Duty lawyer

    Glen David Prentice

  • Hadaway Law

    (027) 8393129

    1 legal aid lawyer

    Criminal · up to level 4 of 4Duty lawyerPolice station adviceMental health

    Kerry Hadaway

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