Civil legal aid lawyers in Invercargill
7 lawyers at 4 firms in Invercargill 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 Invercargill at a glance
- 7 lawyers can take civil legal aid cases, such as ACC or employment.
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Community Law Southland
Invercargill office · In Invercargill
(03) 214 3180Free legal help from lawyers, for people who can't afford one. Contact details and clinics
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CAB Invercargill
36 Don Street, Invercargill 9810
In Invercargill
03 218 6648Walk in, call or email. They can help you understand forms and find the right service.
Duty lawyer
Invercargill District Court
35 Don Street, Invercargill
In Invercargill
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 Invercargill. Checked 5 October 2026. Offices sometimes move, so call before you go.
Civil legal aid lawyers in Invercargill, A to Z
Every lawyer the Ministry of Justice lists in Invercargill, grouped by firm. Call to check they can take your case.
3 legal aid lawyers · See firm page →
Criminal · up to level 4 of 4Duty lawyerPolice station adviceFamilyFamily legal adviceCivilMental health- Peter Bruce Redpath · Criminal · up to level 4 of 4, Family, Family legal advice, Civil, Mental health
- Richard John Little · Criminal · up to level 2 of 4, Duty lawyer, Police station advice, Family, Civil, Mental health
- Roger Grose Ross Eagles · Criminal · up to level 4 of 4, Family, Civil
2 legal aid lawyers · See firm page →
FamilyFamily legal adviceCivil- Craig Maxwell Smith · Civil
- John Gibson French · Family, Family legal advice, Civil
1 legal aid lawyer · See firm page →
Criminal · up to level 3 of 4Duty lawyerPolice station adviceFamilyFamily legal adviceCivilGraham Scott Williamson
1 legal aid lawyer · See firm page →
FamilyFamily legal adviceCivilDebbie Elizabeth Bryan-Lamb
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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