Legal aid lawyers in Kumeu
3 lawyers at 3 firms in Kumeu 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 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 Kumeu at a glance
- 2 lawyers can take criminal legal aid cases, including moderately serious charges (level 2 of 4).
- 2 lawyers work as duty lawyers, the free help at court on your first day.
- 1 lawyer gives free advice to people held by the police.
- 1 lawyer can take civil legal aid cases, such as ACC or employment.
- Some also take mental health (1), Waitangi Tribunal (1) cases.
Free help near Kumeu
Free legal advice
Waitematā Community Law
Henderson office · 13 km from Kumeu
(09) 835 2130Free legal help from lawyers, for people who can't afford one. Contact details and clinics
Free advice and forms
CAB Massey
Te Manawa, 11 Kohuhu Lane, Westgate, Auckland
6 km from Kumeu
09 833 5775Walk in, call or email. They can help you understand forms and find the right service.
Duty lawyer
Waitakere District Court
9–11 Ratanui Street, Henderson
13 km from Kumeu
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 Kumeu. Checked 5 October 2026. Offices sometimes move, so call before you go.
Legal aid lawyers in Kumeu, A to Z
Every lawyer the Ministry of Justice lists in Kumeu, grouped by firm. Call to check they can take your case.
Heather Rogers - Barrister
(027) 55833981 legal aid lawyer
Criminal · up to level 2 of 4Duty lawyerPolice station adviceMental healthHeather Taylor Rogers
Mireama Houra - Barrister Sole
(027) 57800101 legal aid lawyer
CivilWaitangi TribunalMireama Houra
Williamson Legal
(021) 6119121 legal aid lawyer
Criminal · up to level 2 of 4Duty lawyerMonique Ann Williamson
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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