Criminal legal aid lawyers in Invercargill
14 lawyers at 10 firms in Invercargill 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).
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.
Legal aid in Invercargill at a glance
- 14 lawyers can take criminal legal aid cases, including the most serious charges (level 4 of 4).
- 11 lawyers work as duty lawyers, the free help at court on your first day.
- 7 lawyers give free advice to people held by the police.
Free help near Invercargill
Free legal advice
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
Free advice and forms
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.
Criminal 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.
4 legal aid lawyers · See firm page →
Criminal · up to level 4 of 4Duty lawyerPolice station adviceFamilyFamily legal adviceCivilMental health- Katarina Laina Elizabeth Coote · Criminal · up to level 1 of 4, Duty lawyer, Family, Family legal advice · (027) 3786617
- 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
Fiona Guy Kidd - Barrister
(021) 3120331 legal aid lawyer
Criminal · up to level 4 of 4Fiona Elizabeth Guy Kidd KC
1 legal aid lawyer · See firm page →
Criminal · up to level 1 of 4Duty lawyerFamilyFamily legal adviceRachael Margaret Adams
1 legal aid lawyer · See firm page →
Criminal · up to level 3 of 4Duty lawyerPolice station adviceFamilyFamily legal adviceCivilGraham Scott Williamson
Hugo Young Law
(03) 21424181 legal aid lawyer
Criminal · up to level 4 of 4Duty lawyerPolice station adviceMental healthHugo Thomas Young
John K Fraser Law Limited
(03) 21889991 legal aid lawyer
Criminal · up to level 1 of 4Duty lawyerHarry Jack Calcott
Jonathon Ross - Barrister
(020) 40390642 (Shirley)1 legal aid lawyer
Criminal · up to level 2 of 4Duty lawyerPolice station adviceMental healthJono Alexander Thomas Ross
Mchugh Law
(03) 42217551 legal aid lawyer
Criminal · up to level 2 of 4Duty lawyerPolice station adviceFamilyFamily legal adviceKate Louise McHugh
1 legal aid lawyer · See firm page →
Criminal · up to level 2 of 4Duty lawyerPolice station adviceFamilyFamily legal adviceMental healthRichard John Smith
Southern Law
(03) 21885782 legal aid lawyers
Criminal · up to level 4 of 4Duty lawyerPolice station adviceMental health- Sonia Gaye Vidal · Criminal · up to level 4 of 4, Duty lawyer, Police station advice · (03) 218 8578
- Tanya Jayne McCullum · Criminal · up to level 1 of 4, Duty lawyer, Mental health
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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