Legal aid lawyers in Porirua
15 lawyers at 10 firms in Porirua 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.
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 Porirua at a glance
- 8 lawyers can take criminal legal aid cases, including the most serious charges (level 4 of 4).
- 7 lawyers work as duty lawyers, the free help at court on your first day.
- 3 lawyers give free advice to people held by the police.
- 10 lawyers can take family legal aid cases, and 7 give family legal advice.
- 1 lawyer can take civil legal aid cases, such as ACC or employment.
- Languages other than English: French (1), Italian (1).
Free help near Porirua
Free legal advice
Porirua Kāpiti Community Law
Porirua office · In Porirua
(04) 237 6811Free legal help from lawyers, for people who can't afford one. Contact details and clinics
Free advice and forms
CAB Porirua
BNZ Tower, Ground Floor, 14 Hartham Place North, Porirua City Centre, Porirua 5022
In Porirua
04 237 8846Walk in, call or email. They can help you understand forms and find the right service.
Duty lawyer
Porirua District Court
4 Hagley Street, Porirua
In Porirua
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 Porirua. Checked 5 October 2026. Offices sometimes move, so call before you go.
Legal aid lawyers in Porirua, A to Z
Every lawyer the Ministry of Justice lists in Porirua, grouped by firm. Call to check they can take your case.
4 legal aid lawyers · See firm page →
FamilyFamily legal advice- Ata Nanette Leitu Esera · Family, Family legal advice
- Jane Louise Byres · Family, Family legal advice
- Judith Mary McMillan · Family, Family legal advice
- Lili-Marina Stanley · Family, Family legal advice
2 legal aid lawyers · See firm page →
Criminal · up to level 1 of 4Duty lawyerFamilyFamily legal advice- Anna Rose Gillon · Criminal · up to level 1 of 4, Duty lawyer, Family, Family legal advice
- Lawrence Christian Moala · Family, Family legal advice · (04) 238 2351
1 legal aid lawyer · See firm page →
FamilyFamily legal adviceKathleen Anne Byrne
Jason Owers Barrister
(027) 704 80151 legal aid lawyer
Criminal · up to level 3 of 4Duty lawyerPolice station adviceJason Murray Owers
Julia Mccook-Weir Barrister
1 legal aid lawyer
CriminalDuty lawyerJulia Sarah McCook-Weir
Kesia Sherwood Barrister
(027) 24587051 legal aid lawyer
Criminal · up to level 1 of 4Duty lawyerKesia Ngaire Sherwood
2 legal aid lawyers · See firm page →
Criminal · up to level 4 of 4Duty lawyerPolice station adviceFamily- Dani Riley · Criminal, Duty lawyer · (022) 3221749
- Paul Houston Surridge · Criminal · up to level 4 of 4, Duty lawyer, Police station advice, Family
Matt Freeman, Barrister
(021) 03298741 legal aid lawyer
Criminal · up to level 1 of 4FamilyCivilMatt Freeman
Rennie Gould - Barrister
(021) 4534001 legal aid lawyer
Criminal · up to level 3 of 4Duty lawyerPolice station adviceFrenchItalianRennie Marion Gould
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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