Legal aid lawyers in Oamaru
7 lawyers at 5 firms in Oamaru 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.
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 Oamaru at a glance
- 5 lawyers can take criminal legal aid cases, including serious charges (level 3 of 4).
- 5 lawyers work as duty lawyers, the free help at court on your first day.
- 2 lawyers give free advice to people held by the police.
- 6 lawyers can take family legal aid cases, and 5 give family legal advice.
Free help near Oamaru
Free legal advice
Community Law Otago
Dunedin office · 94 km from Oamaru
(03) 474 1922Free legal help from lawyers, for people who can't afford one. They also hold clinics in smaller towns. Contact details and clinics
Free advice and forms
CAB North Otago
100 Thames Street, Oamaru 9400
In Oamaru
03 434 9743Walk in, call or email. They can help you understand forms and find the right service.
Duty lawyer
Oamaru District Court
88 Thames Street, Oamaru
In Oamaru
0800 268 787This court sits only on some days. Its registry is at Timaru District Court. On your court day, ask at reception for the duty lawyer.
Nearest by distance from the centre of Oamaru. Checked 5 October 2026. Offices sometimes move, so call before you go.
Legal aid lawyers in Oamaru, A to Z
Every lawyer the Ministry of Justice lists in Oamaru, grouped by firm. Call to check they can take your case.
Alexander Law
(03) 43472341 legal aid lawyer
Criminal · up to level 1 of 4Duty lawyerFamilyFamily legal adviceNgaire Joan Alexander
2 legal aid lawyers · See firm page →
Criminal · up to level 3 of 4Duty lawyerPolice station adviceFamilyFamily legal advice- Louise Mary Laming · Family
- Michael John De Buyzer · Criminal · up to level 3 of 4, Duty lawyer, Police station advice, Family, Family legal advice
1 legal aid lawyer · See firm page →
Criminal · up to level 1 of 4Duty lawyerFamilyFamily legal adviceEmma Lee Middlemass
Hope & Associates Legal
(03) 434 99302 legal aid lawyers
Criminal · up to level 1 of 4Duty lawyerFamilyFamily legal advice- Courtenay Fame McDowell · Criminal · up to level 1 of 4, Duty lawyer, Family, Family legal advice
- Cushla Jane Brophy · Family, Family legal advice
Katherine Henry - Barrister
(027) 30352031 legal aid lawyer
Criminal · up to level 2 of 4Duty lawyerPolice station adviceKatherine Marie Henry
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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