Legal aid lawyers in Queenstown
11 lawyers at 6 firms in Queenstown 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 Queenstown at a glance
- 9 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.
- 5 lawyers give free advice to people held by the police.
- 5 lawyers can take family legal aid cases, and 2 give family legal advice.
- Languages other than English: German (1), Portuguese (1).
Free help near Queenstown
Free legal advice
Community Law Otago
Dunedin office · 171 km from Queenstown
(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 Queenstown
44 Stanley Street, Queenstown
In Queenstown
03 442 6799Walk in, call or email. They can help you understand forms and find the right service.
Duty lawyer
Queenstown District Court
36 Stanley Street, Queenstown
In Queenstown
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 Queenstown. Checked 5 October 2026. Offices sometimes move, so call before you go.
Legal aid lawyers in Queenstown, A to Z
Every lawyer the Ministry of Justice lists in Queenstown, grouped by firm. Call to check they can take your case.
Bryony Shackell Barrister
(021) 4510411 legal aid lawyer
Criminal · up to level 2 of 4Duty lawyerPolice station adviceFamilyFamily legal adviceBryony Corinna Shackell
Deanne Nicoloso Barrister
(029) 024842821 legal aid lawyer
Criminal · up to level 2 of 4Duty lawyerPolice station advicePortugueseDeanne Kathleen Nicoloso Azambuja
1 legal aid lawyer · See firm page →
Criminal · up to level 1 of 4Duty lawyerTanya Jayne Surrey
Piers Blomfield Barrister
(022) 06851171 legal aid lawyer
Criminal · up to level 2 of 4Police station adviceFamilyFamily legal advicePiers Dennis Blomfield
Remarkable Law Limited
(03) 24495521 legal aid lawyer
FamilyGermanChristine Saskia Cunningham
6 legal aid lawyers · See firm page →
Criminal · up to level 4 of 4Duty lawyerPolice station adviceFamily- Lewis Johnathan Webb · Criminal · up to level 1 of 4, Duty lawyer · (03) 441 2743
- Louise Claire Denton · Criminal · up to level 3 of 4, Duty lawyer, Police station advice
- Megan Claire Waller · Criminal · up to level 1 of 4, Duty lawyer, Family
- Michael Richard Walker · Criminal · up to level 4 of 4
- Paige Kendra Noorland · Criminal · up to level 3 of 4, Duty lawyer, Police station advice
- Zakary Allan Kneebone · Family
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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