Civil legal aid lawyers in Nelson
11 lawyers at 11 firms in Nelson 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 Nelson at a glance
- 11 lawyers can take civil legal aid cases, such as ACC or employment.
- Languages other than English: French (1).
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Nelson Bays Community Law
Nelson office · In Nelson
(03) 548 1288Free legal help from lawyers, for people who can't afford one. Contact details and clinics
Free advice and forms
CAB Nelson Tasman
9a Cambridge Street, Richmond
11 km from Nelson
03 548 2117Walk in, call or email. They can help you understand forms and find the right service.
Duty lawyer
Nelson District Court
200 Bridge Street, Nelson
In Nelson
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 Nelson. Checked 5 October 2026. Offices sometimes move, so call before you go.
Civil legal aid lawyers in Nelson, A to Z
Every lawyer the Ministry of Justice lists in Nelson, grouped by firm. Call to check they can take your case.
Antony Shaw - Barrister
(027) 22685421 legal aid lawyer
Criminal · up to level 4 of 4CivilAntony Shaw
1 legal aid lawyer · See firm page →
FamilyCivilWaitangi TribunalNiall Thomas Upsall Thrupp
1 legal aid lawyer · See firm page →
FamilyFamily legal adviceCivilAmanda Blanché Munting-Kilworth
England Law
(03) 548 05811 legal aid lawyer
Criminal · up to level 1 of 4Duty lawyerFamilyCivilSimon Everest England
1 legal aid lawyer · See firm page →
FamilyCivilHeather Ann McKinnon
Ironside Law Limited
(03) 54192271 legal aid lawyer
FamilyFamily legal adviceCivilNicole Anna Ironside
Jones Law
(021) 13026241 legal aid lawyer
CriminalDuty lawyerFamilyCivilWayne Wayne Jones
Nelson Bays Community Law Centre
(03) 54812881 legal aid lawyer
CivilBarbara Kaye Lawrence
Rout Milner Fitchett
(021) 4776341 legal aid lawyer
Criminal · up to level 2 of 4Duty lawyerPolice station adviceCivilLuke Simon Burgoyne Acland
1 legal aid lawyer · See firm page →
FamilyFamily legal adviceCivilJacqueline Margaret Stephenson
1 legal aid lawyer · See firm page →
Criminal · up to level 4 of 4Duty lawyerPolice station adviceFamilyFamily legal adviceCivilFrenchSteven Julian Zindel
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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