Legal aid lawyers in North Shore
4 lawyers at 1 firms in North Shore can take 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 North Shore at a glance
- 4 lawyers can take criminal legal aid cases, including the most serious charges (level 4 of 4).
- 3 lawyers work as duty lawyers, the free help at court on your first day.
- 1 lawyer gives free advice to people held by the police.
- Languages other than English: Sinhala (1).
Free help near North Shore
Free legal advice
Auckland CBD Community Law
Auckland CBD office · 8 km from North Shore
(09) 377 9449Free legal help from lawyers, for people who can't afford one. Contact details and clinics
Free advice and forms
CAB Takapuna
Community Services Building, 7 The Strand, Takapuna, Auckland 0622
2 km from North Shore
09 486 3139Walk in, call or email. They can help you understand forms and find the right service.
Duty lawyer
North Shore District Court
79 Corinthian Drive, Albany
7 km from North Shore
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 North Shore. Checked 5 October 2026. Offices sometimes move, so call before you go.
Legal aid lawyers in North Shore, A to Z
Every lawyer the Ministry of Justice lists in North Shore, grouped by firm. Call to check they can take your case.
4 legal aid lawyers · See firm page →
Criminal · up to level 4 of 4Duty lawyerPolice station adviceSinhala- Gerard Mark Skinner · Criminal · up to level 1 of 4, Duty lawyer
- John Anthony Gerard Moroney · Criminal · up to level 3 of 4, Duty lawyer
- Jonathon Paul Pitcon · Criminal · up to level 1 of 4
- Sumudu Thode · Criminal · up to level 4 of 4, Duty lawyer, Police station 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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