Civil legal aid lawyers in New Plymouth
9 lawyers at 9 firms in New Plymouth 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 New Plymouth at a glance
- 9 lawyers can take civil legal aid cases, such as ACC or employment.
Free help near New Plymouth
Free legal advice
Community Law Taranaki
New Plymouth office · In New Plymouth
(06) 759 1492Free legal help from lawyers, for people who can't afford one. Contact details and clinics
Free advice and forms
CAB New Plymouth
Community House, (at the end of the car park next to the YMCA), 32 Leach Street, New Plymouth 4310
In New Plymouth
06 758 9542Walk in, call or email. They can help you understand forms and find the right service.
Duty lawyer
New Plymouth District Court
Corner Robe & Powderham Streets, New Plymouth
In New Plymouth
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 New Plymouth. Checked 5 October 2026. Offices sometimes move, so call before you go.
Civil legal aid lawyers in New Plymouth, A to Z
Every lawyer the Ministry of Justice lists in New Plymouth, grouped by firm. Call to check they can take your case.
1 legal aid lawyer · See firm page →
FamilyFamily legal adviceCivilAlexa Bree Carey
Connect Legal Taranaki
(06) 76980801 legal aid lawyer
FamilyFamily legal adviceCivilEleanor Judith Connole
Gelston Legal Limited
(06) 769 94001 legal aid lawyer
FamilyFamily legal adviceCivilCara Anne Gelston
Jb Barrister
(027) 38711141 legal aid lawyer
Criminal · up to level 3 of 4Duty lawyerPolice station adviceCivilJacob Elliot Bourke
Malone Law Ltd
(06) 26200151 legal aid lawyer
CriminalDuty lawyerFamilyFamily legal adviceCivilShayne Kevin Malone
Nathan Bourke - Barrister
(06) 39111211 legal aid lawyer
Criminal · up to level 4 of 4Duty lawyerPolice station adviceCivilNathan Phillip Bourke
1 legal aid lawyer · See firm page →
FamilyFamily legal adviceCivilMental healthCatherine Mary Quin
Taranaki Community Law Trust
(06) 759 14921 legal aid lawyer
CivilLars Eric Hansen
1 legal aid lawyer · See firm page →
FamilyFamily legal adviceCivilMental healthSandy Leonie Dodunski
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.
Other types of case in New Plymouth
Civil legal aid lawyers in nearby towns
All legal aid lawyers in Taranaki →
Not sure who'll take your case?
Tell us your situation and we'll match you with a legal aid lawyer, free. Say in a few words what's happening, and that you need legal aid.