Legal aid lawyers in Rangiora
4 lawyers at 3 firms in Rangiora 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 Rangiora 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.
- 3 lawyers can take family legal aid cases, and 2 give family legal advice.
Free help near Rangiora
Free legal advice
Community Law Canterbury & West Coast
Christchurch office · 27 km from Rangiora
(03) 366 6870Free legal help from lawyers, for people who can't afford one. Contact details and clinics
Free advice and forms
CAB North Canterbury
209 High Street, Rangiora
In Rangiora
03 313 8822Walk in, call or email. They can help you understand forms and find the right service.
Duty lawyer
Christchurch District Court
20 Lichfield Street, Christchurch
26 km from Rangiora
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 Rangiora. Checked 5 October 2026. Offices sometimes move, so call before you go.
Legal aid lawyers in Rangiora, A to Z
Every lawyer the Ministry of Justice lists in Rangiora, grouped by firm. Call to check they can take your case.
Dave Iremonger - Barrister
(027) 22281021 legal aid lawyer
Criminal · up to level 1 of 4Duty lawyerDavid Bruce Iremonger
2 legal aid lawyers · See firm page →
FamilyFamily legal advice- Jonathon Lawrence Donald Pugh · Family
- Lynn Rose Malin · Family, Family legal advice
1 legal aid lawyer · See firm page →
FamilyFamily legal adviceEden Grace Brooks
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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