Legal aid lawyers in Paraparaumu
6 lawyers at 6 firms in Paraparaumu 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 Paraparaumu at a glance
- 1 lawyer can take criminal legal aid cases, including less serious charges (level 1 of 4).
- 1 lawyer works as a duty lawyer, the free help at court on your first day.
- 5 lawyers can take family legal aid cases, and 3 give family legal advice.
- Some also take Waitangi Tribunal (1) cases.
Free help near Paraparaumu
Free legal advice
Porirua Kāpiti Community Law
Porirua office · 28 km from Paraparaumu
(04) 237 6811Free legal help from lawyers, for people who can't afford one. Contact details and clinics
Free advice and forms
CAB Kapiti
Level 1, Coastlands Shopping Town, Paraparaumu
In Paraparaumu
04 298 4944Walk in, call or email. They can help you understand forms and find the right service.
Duty lawyer
Porirua District Court
4 Hagley Street, Porirua
28 km from Paraparaumu
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 Paraparaumu. Checked 5 October 2026. Offices sometimes move, so call before you go.
Legal aid lawyers in Paraparaumu, A to Z
Every lawyer the Ministry of Justice lists in Paraparaumu, grouped by firm. Call to check they can take your case.
1 legal aid lawyer · See firm page →
Criminal · up to level 1 of 4Duty lawyerFamilyFamily legal adviceNicola Jane Tutt
Coastal Family Law
(020) 410178381 legal aid lawyer
FamilyFamily legal adviceFiona Melanie Vining
Oranganui Legal Limited
(022) 31772571 legal aid lawyer
Waitangi TribunalEve Kahuwaero Rongo
1 legal aid lawyer · See firm page →
FamilyFamily legal adviceSaskia Marina Smids
1 legal aid lawyer · See firm page →
FamilyJulie Pei Sheen Goundar
1 legal aid lawyer · See firm page →
FamilyKerry Ann Westmoreland
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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