Civil legal aid lawyers in Rotorua
7 lawyers at 7 firms in Rotorua can take civil 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 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 Rotorua at a glance
- 7 lawyers can take civil legal aid cases, such as ACC or employment.
Free help near Rotorua
Free legal advice
Rotorua District Community Law
Rotorua office · In Rotorua
(07) 348 8060Free legal help from lawyers, for people who can't afford one. Contact details and clinics
Free advice and forms
CAB Rotorua
1143 Eruera Street, Rotorua 3010
In Rotorua
07 348 3936Walk in, call or email. They can help you understand forms and find the right service.
Duty lawyer
Rotorua District Court
1162 Tutanekai Street, Rotorua
In Rotorua
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 Rotorua. Checked 5 October 2026. Offices sometimes move, so call before you go.
Civil legal aid lawyers in Rotorua, A to Z
Every lawyer the Ministry of Justice lists in Rotorua, grouped by firm. Call to check they can take your case.
Andrew Hill Law Ltd
(021) 19088021 legal aid lawyer
Criminal · up to level 4 of 4CivilAndrew David Hill
Annette Sykes & Co Limited
(021) 24321721 legal aid lawyer
Criminal · up to level 4 of 4Police station adviceCivilMāori Land CourtWaitangi TribunalAnnette Te Imaima Sykes
Jo Hosking - Barrister
(07) 34780791 legal aid lawyer
FamilyCivilMental healthJo Ruth Hosking
1 legal aid lawyer · See firm page →
Criminal · up to level 1 of 4Duty lawyerFamilyFamily legal adviceCivilMental healthGina Katherine Celeste Oudyn
P T Birks
(07) 34865091 legal aid lawyer
Criminal · up to level 2 of 4Duty lawyerPolice station adviceFamilyFamily legal adviceCivilMental healthPeter Thomas Anthony Birks
Simpkins Legal
(07) 242 70381 legal aid lawyer
Criminal · up to level 4 of 4Duty lawyerPolice station adviceCivilMax Allan Simpkins
Steens Law
(07) 34600261 legal aid lawyer
FamilyFamily legal adviceCivilMikail Nicolaas Steens
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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