Civil legal aid lawyers in Napier
7 lawyers at 7 firms in Napier can take civil 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 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 Napier at a glance
- 7 lawyers can take civil legal aid cases, such as ACC or employment.
- Languages other than English: German (1), Spanish (1).
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Free legal advice
Hawke's Bay Community Law
Hastings office · 18 km from Napier
(06) 878 4868Free legal help from lawyers, for people who can't afford one. Contact details and clinics
Free advice and forms
CAB Napier
Ground Floor (North Wing) Bower House, Bower Street Napier South, (The building is located next to The Warehouse car park)
In Napier
06 835 9664Phone and email only at this branch. They can help you understand forms and find the right service.
Duty lawyer
Napier District Court
251 Hastings Street, Napier
In Napier
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 Napier. Checked 5 October 2026. Offices sometimes move, so call before you go.
Civil legal aid lawyers in Napier, A to Z
Every lawyer the Ministry of Justice lists in Napier, grouped by firm. Call to check they can take your case.
Alan Cressey - Barrister & Solicitor
(021) 4175721 legal aid lawyer
Criminal · up to level 3 of 4Duty lawyerPolice station adviceCivilAlan Paul Cressey
1 legal aid lawyer · See firm page →
Criminal · up to level 2 of 4Duty lawyerPolice station adviceFamilyFamily legal adviceCivilGermanSpanishPhilip Nicholas Ross
John Scott Jefferson - Barrister
(06) 83375051 legal aid lawyer
Criminal · up to level 4 of 4Duty lawyerPolice station adviceFamilyCivilJohn Scott Jefferson
Leo Hayes Watson Barrister & Solicitor
(027) 274 90681 legal aid lawyer
CriminalCivilMāori Land CourtWaitangi TribunalLeo Hayes Watson
Nicola Graham Law
(021) 3050371 legal aid lawyer
Criminal · up to level 4 of 4Duty lawyerPolice station adviceCivilNicola Mary Graham
Seungmin Kang Barrister
1 legal aid lawyer
CriminalDuty lawyerFamilyFamily legal adviceCivilSeungmin Kang
1 legal aid lawyer · See firm page →
FamilyFamily legal adviceCivilMental healthEmily Vanessa Rose Stannard
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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