Legal aid lawyers in Silverdale
4 lawyers at 4 firms in Silverdale 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 Silverdale at a glance
- 2 lawyers can take criminal legal aid cases, including moderately serious charges (level 2 of 4).
- 1 lawyer works as a duty lawyer, the free help at court on your first day.
- 2 lawyers can take family legal aid cases.
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Auckland CBD Community Law
Auckland CBD office · 27 km from Silverdale
(09) 377 9449Free legal help from lawyers, for people who can't afford one. Contact details and clinics
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CAB Hibiscus Coast
Orewa Community Centre, 40 Orewa Square, Orewa
4 km from Silverdale
09 426 5338Walk in, call or email. They can help you understand forms and find the right service.
Duty lawyer
North Shore District Court
79 Corinthian Drive, Albany
12 km from Silverdale
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 Silverdale. Checked 5 October 2026. Offices sometimes move, so call before you go.
Legal aid lawyers in Silverdale, A to Z
Every lawyer the Ministry of Justice lists in Silverdale, grouped by firm. Call to check they can take your case.
1 legal aid lawyer · See firm page →
Criminal · up to level 1 of 4Cangjie Chen
Leanne Kenny - Barrister
(09) 42693391 legal aid lawyer
FamilyLeanne Ruth Kenny
Nassk Ltd T/A Ar Law
(09) 42602021 legal aid lawyer
FamilyAshika Ramphal
Samuel Georgiou Barrister
(021) 3525751 legal aid lawyer
Criminal · up to level 2 of 4Duty lawyerSamuel Robert Georgiou
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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