Civil legal aid lawyers in Hamilton
24 lawyers at 21 firms in Hamilton 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 Hamilton at a glance
- 24 lawyers can take civil legal aid cases, such as ACC or employment.
Free help near Hamilton
Free legal advice
Community Law Waikato
Hamilton office · In Hamilton
0800 529 482Free 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 0395Walk 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 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 Hamilton. Checked 5 October 2026. Offices sometimes move, so call before you go.
Civil 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 32831 legal aid lawyer
Criminal · up to level 2 of 4Duty lawyerPolice station adviceCivilAndrew Joseph Hamblett
Amin Osama - Barrister
(027) 45177521 legal aid lawyer
Criminal · up to level 3 of 4Duty lawyerPolice station adviceCivilAmin Osama
Angela Smith - Barrister & Solicitor
(021) 13146021 legal aid lawyer
Criminal · up to level 1 of 4Duty lawyerCivilRefugee & immigrationAngela Marie Smith
1 legal aid lawyer · See firm page →
Criminal · up to level 2 of 4CivilMichael David Talbot
Bridge Law
(07) 85389901 legal aid lawyer
Criminal · up to level 2 of 4Duty lawyerPolice station adviceFamilyFamily legal adviceCivilRefugee & immigrationShaam Bhardwaj
James Gurnick Barrister Limited
(07) 974 17871 legal aid lawyer
Criminal · up to level 4 of 4Duty lawyerCivilJames Sweeney Gurnick
Jane M Rushton Barrister/Mediator
(021) 256 20351 legal aid lawyer
FamilyCivilJane Marie Rushton
Justin Young Law
(021) 026704451 legal aid lawyer
CivilJustin Edward James Young
Kaleb Whyte Barrister
(027) 52952901 legal aid lawyer
Criminal · up to level 3 of 4CivilClinton Kaleb Whyte
Kerry Burroughs - Barrister
(021) 27932521 legal aid lawyer
Criminal · up to level 4 of 4Duty lawyerPolice station adviceFamilyFamily legal adviceCivilKerry William Burroughs
Laura Findlater Law
(021) 22245001 legal aid lawyer
CivilLaura Elizabeth Findlater
Lily Wilkie - Barrister & Solicitor
(021) 5856961 legal aid lawyer
CivilMental healthLily Jacinda Wilkie
Mark Sturm - Barrister
(021) 3419621 legal aid lawyer
Criminal · up to level 4 of 4Duty lawyerPolice station adviceCivilMark Nathaniel Sturm
Martin Dillon - Barrister
(021) 14404861 legal aid lawyer
Criminal · up to level 3 of 4Police station adviceCivilMartin Llewellyn Dillon
4 legal aid lawyers · See firm page →
Criminal · up to level 4 of 4Duty lawyerPolice station adviceFamilyCivil- Fraser Alexander King · Criminal · up to level 4 of 4, Duty lawyer, Police station advice, Family, Civil
- Jessica Ann Heinstman · Criminal · up to level 2 of 4, Civil
- Megan Ann King · Criminal · up to level 4 of 4, Duty lawyer, Police station advice, Civil · (021) 08411455
- Scott Anthony McKenna · Criminal · up to level 3 of 4, Duty lawyer, Police station advice, Civil
1 legal aid lawyer · See firm page →
Criminal · up to level 1 of 4Duty lawyerFamilyFamily legal adviceCivilKay Lynette Hoult
1 legal aid lawyer · See firm page →
FamilyFamily legal adviceCivilAngela Marie Cook
Paul Depledge Barrister
(021) 5173521 legal aid lawyer
FamilyCivilPaul Andrew Depledge
Phillip Cornege - Barrister
(021) 3334391 legal aid lawyer
Criminal · up to level 3 of 4CivilWaitangi TribunalPhillip Vivian Cornege
R A Barnsdale - Barrister
(021) 4408811 legal aid lawyer
Criminal · up to level 4 of 4Duty lawyerCivilRichard Allan Beetham Barnsdale
S L Abdale - Barrister
(09) 30996361 legal aid lawyer
FamilyCivilSuzanne Louise Abdale
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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