Criminal legal aid lawyers in Levin
7 lawyers at 7 firms in Levin 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 Levin at a glance
- 7 lawyers can take criminal legal aid cases, including serious charges (level 3 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.
Free help near Levin
Free legal advice
Community Law Manawatū, Horowhenua & Tararua
Levin office · In Levin
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CAB Levin
Levin Uniting Church, 87 Oxford St, Levin
In Levin
06 368 9521Walk in, call or email. They can help you understand forms and find the right service.
Duty lawyer
Levin District Court
9 Bristol Street, Levin
In Levin
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 Levin. Checked 5 October 2026. Offices sometimes move, so call before you go.
Criminal legal aid lawyers in Levin, A to Z
Every lawyer the Ministry of Justice lists in Levin, grouped by firm. Call to check they can take your case.
1 legal aid lawyer · See firm page →
Criminal · up to level 1 of 4Duty lawyerFamilyKelvin Bruce Campbell
1 legal aid lawyer · See firm page →
CriminalDuty lawyerFamilyFamily legal adviceCivilPeter Andrew McKenzie-Bridle
Legal Remedies
(06) 36762091 legal aid lawyer
Criminal · up to level 1 of 4Duty lawyerFamilyFamily legal advicePaula Michele O'Sullivan
Muskie Legal Limited
(027) 320 48891 legal aid lawyer
Criminal · up to level 2 of 4Duty lawyerPolice station adviceFamilyFamily legal adviceLisa Rawinia Hemo Grant
O'Neill Legal
(021) 996 0481 legal aid lawyer
Criminal · up to level 1 of 4Duty lawyerFamilyFamily legal adviceCivilTim Daniel Neill
Peter Foster - Barrister
(04) 90266581 legal aid lawyer
Criminal · up to level 3 of 4Duty lawyerPolice station adviceFamilyPeter Allen Cranleigh Foster
Tara Jackson - Barrister
(022) 09325931 legal aid lawyer
Criminal · up to level 1 of 4Duty lawyerFamilyFamily legal adviceTara Mae Morgan Jackson
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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