Criminal legal aid lawyers in Hamilton

81 lawyers at 60 firms in Hamilton can take criminal 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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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.

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.

Criminal 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

  • 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

  • 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

    1 legal aid lawyer

    Criminal · up to level 2 of 4FamilyFamily legal advice

    David John Venter

  • 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

  • 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

  • Hannah Cuthill - Barrister

    (027) 2058988

    1 legal aid lawyer

    Criminal · up to level 2 of 4Duty lawyerFamilyFamily legal advice

    Hannah Cuthill

  • Hayley Carson Law

    (027) 4999279

    1 legal aid lawyer

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

    Hayley Jane Carson

  • James Gurnick Barrister Limited

    (07) 974 1787

    2 legal aid lawyers

    Criminal · up to level 4 of 4Duty lawyerCivil
    • James Sweeney Gurnick · Criminal · up to level 4 of 4, Duty lawyer, Civil
    • Laura Cheryl Hann · Criminal · up to level 3 of 4 · (027) 7772282

  • Jarom Keung

    (027) 564 4054

    1 legal aid lawyer

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

    Jarom Pak Keung

  • Jesse Lang Barrister

    (027) 5644056

    1 legal aid lawyer

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

    Jesse Lang

  • Jessica Tarrant-Barrister

    (022) 1110368

    3 legal aid lawyers

    Criminal · up to level 4 of 4Duty lawyerPolice station advice
    • Haley Marisa Tenniel Gane · Criminal · up to level 1 of 4 · (021) 02735077
    • Jessica Paige Tarrant · Criminal · up to level 4 of 4, Duty lawyer, Police station advice
    • Tayla Ellen Holmes · Criminal · up to level 1 of 4, Duty lawyer · (027) 7023316

  • Jonathan Myers Barrister

    (027) 2705141

    1 legal aid lawyer

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

    Jonathan Stuart Myers

  • Kaleb Whyte Barrister

    (027) 5295290

    1 legal aid lawyer

    Criminal · up to level 3 of 4Civil

    Clinton Kaleb Whyte

  • Karen Quinn - Barrister

    (07) 9591806

    1 legal aid lawyer

    Criminal · up to level 1 of 4Duty lawyerFamilyFamily legal advice

    Karen Awhinata Quinn

  • Kerry Burroughs - Barrister

    (021) 2793252

    1 legal aid lawyer

    Criminal · up to level 4 of 4Duty lawyerPolice station adviceFamilyFamily legal adviceCivil

    Kerry William Burroughs

  • Kerry Tustin - Barrister

    (07) 8391303

    2 legal aid lawyers

    Criminal · up to level 4 of 4Duty lawyerPolice station advice
    • Kerry Lee Tustin · Criminal · up to level 4 of 4, Duty lawyer, Police station advice
    • Sarah Lee Prescott · Criminal · up to level 1 of 4, Duty lawyer · (027) 3110432

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