Family legal aid lawyers in Manukau
12 lawyers at 7 firms in Manukau can take family 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 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.
Legal aid in Manukau at a glance
- 12 lawyers can take family legal aid cases, and 8 give family legal advice.
Free help near Manukau
Free legal advice
South Auckland Community Law
South Auckland office · 4 km from Manukau
(09) 274 4966Free legal help from lawyers, for people who can't afford one. Contact details and clinics
Free advice and forms
CAB Papatoetoe
35A St George Street, Papatoetoe
3 km from Manukau
09 278 5191Walk in, call or email. They can help you understand forms and find the right service.
Duty lawyer
Manukau District Court
30 Manukau Station Rd, Manukau
In Manukau
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 Manukau. Checked 5 October 2026. Offices sometimes move, so call before you go.
Family legal aid lawyers in Manukau, A to Z
Every lawyer the Ministry of Justice lists in Manukau, grouped by firm. Call to check they can take your case.
Akesa Elaine Tagi - Barrister
(021) 083 274352 legal aid lawyers
FamilyMental health- Akesa Elaine Tagi · Family, Mental health · (021) 08318362
- Antonio Junior Tu'i Motuliki · Family
Corin Merrick Barrister
1 legal aid lawyer
FamilyFamily legal adviceCorin Kala Katy Merrick
Emma Gibbs - Barrister
(09) 39003331 legal aid lawyer
FamilyEmma Marion Gibbs
Khan & Associates
(09) 27893611 legal aid lawyer
FamilyFamily legal adviceSerish Gazalla Khan
Pimento Fata Barrister
(09) 263 54001 legal aid lawyer
FamilyFamily legal advicePimento Mareta Fata
Tagelagi & Attfield
(09) 26933303 legal aid lawyers
FamilyFamily legal advice- Dominique Maria Tagelagi · Family, Family legal advice
- Jo Marie Attfield · Family, Family legal advice
- Shahn Edward Pulevihi Tagelagi · Family, Family legal advice · (09) 269 3330
Vao Muller Barrister Limited
(09) 96605643 legal aid lawyers
FamilyFamily legal advice- Paige Paige Wells · Family
- Paul Muller · Family, Family legal advice
- Vao Muller · Family, Family legal advice
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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