Legal aid lawyers in Huntly
5 lawyers at 3 firms in Huntly 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 Huntly 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 can take family legal aid cases.
- Some also take mental health (1) cases.
Free help near Huntly
Free legal advice
Community Law Waikato
Hamilton office · 28 km from Huntly
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
28 km from Huntly
07 839 0395Walk in, call or email. They can help you understand forms and find the right service.
Duty lawyer
Huntly District Court
4–6 Glasgow Street, Huntly
In Huntly
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 Huntly. Checked 5 October 2026. Offices sometimes move, so call before you go.
Legal aid lawyers in Huntly, A to Z
Every lawyer the Ministry of Justice lists in Huntly, grouped by firm. Call to check they can take your case.
Mcdonald Law
(07) 82800883 legal aid lawyers
Criminal · up to level 1 of 4Duty lawyerFamilyMental health- Chris Paul Cummings · Criminal · up to level 1 of 4, Duty lawyer, Family · (022) 4954728
- Hayden John Bell · Criminal · up to level 1 of 4, Duty lawyer
- Tekatau Tabwe Bio · Family, Mental health
Stephen Thwaite
(07) 82892231 legal aid lawyer
Criminal · up to level 1 of 4Duty lawyerStephen Gerard Scott Thwaite
Winsome Thornley Barrister
(021) 15657281 legal aid lawyer
Criminal · up to level 4 of 4Duty lawyerWinsome Mary Thornley
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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