Legal aid lawyers in Kerikeri
10 lawyers at 9 firms in Kerikeri 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.
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 Kerikeri at a glance
- 9 lawyers can take criminal legal aid cases, including the most serious charges (level 4 of 4).
- 7 lawyers work as duty lawyers, the free help at court on your first day.
- 2 lawyers give free advice to people held by the police.
- 3 lawyers can take family legal aid cases, and 2 give family legal advice.
- 1 lawyer can take civil legal aid cases, such as ACC or employment.
- Some also take mental health (1) cases.
Free help near Kerikeri
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Community Law Taitokerau
Kaikohe office · 24 km from Kerikeri
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CAB Far North
6 Cobham Road, Procter Library Building, Kerikeri
In Kerikeri
09 407 9829Walk in, call or email. They can help you understand forms and find the right service.
Duty lawyer
Kaikohe District Court
21 Station Road, Kaikohe
24 km from Kerikeri
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 Kerikeri. Checked 5 October 2026. Offices sometimes move, so call before you go.
Legal aid lawyers in Kerikeri, A to Z
Every lawyer the Ministry of Justice lists in Kerikeri, grouped by firm. Call to check they can take your case.
Amokura Associates Limited
(027) 43650352 legal aid lawyers
Criminal · up to level 1 of 4Duty lawyer- Hiku Kawiti Taylor-Wi Neera · Criminal · up to level 1 of 4, Duty lawyer
- Jack Dudley · Criminal · up to level 1 of 4, Duty lawyer
Grant Anson - Barrister
(027) 27441711 legal aid lawyer
Criminal · up to level 4 of 4Grant Richard Anson
Jonathan Natusch, Barrister
(021) 20754961 legal aid lawyer
Criminal · up to level 2 of 4Duty lawyerPolice station adviceFamilyFamily legal adviceMental healthJonathan Graeme Natusch
1 legal aid lawyer · See firm page →
Criminal · up to level 1 of 4Duty lawyerFamilyFamily legal adviceNaivasha Joy Moore
Martin Nicholls Limited
(021) 24682401 legal aid lawyer
Criminal · up to level 1 of 4Duty lawyerMartin Clifford Nicholls
1 legal aid lawyer · See firm page →
Criminal · up to level 4 of 4FamilyMike Bevan Dodds
Northland Barrister Chambers
(09) 40732791 legal aid lawyer
Criminal · up to level 1 of 4Duty lawyerCasey Sharon Murray
Richard Mark
(09) 40752061 legal aid lawyer
CivilRichard Mark Upton
Stephen Nicholson - Barrister
(021) 6167231 legal aid lawyer
Criminal · up to level 2 of 4Duty lawyerPolice station adviceStephen Michael Nicholson
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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