Criminal legal aid lawyers in Taupō
9 lawyers at 7 firms in Taupō can take criminal 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.
Legal aid in Taupō at a glance
- 9 lawyers can take criminal legal aid cases, including the most serious charges (level 4 of 4).
- 9 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.
Free help near Taupō
Free legal advice
Rotorua District Community Law
Taupō office · In Taupō
(07) 348 8060Free legal help from lawyers, for people who can't afford one. Contact details and clinics
Free advice and forms
CAB Taupo
Tauhara Wing, Waiora House, 100 Kaimanawa Street, Taupo 3330
In Taupō
07 378 4253Walk in, call or email. They can help you understand forms and find the right service.
Duty lawyer
Taupō District Court
Story Place, Taupō
In Taupō
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 Taupō. Checked 5 October 2026. Offices sometimes move, so call before you go.
Criminal legal aid lawyers in Taupō, A to Z
Every lawyer the Ministry of Justice lists in Taupō, grouped by firm. Call to check they can take your case.
2 legal aid lawyers · See firm page →
Criminal · up to level 1 of 4Duty lawyer- Lucin Hugh Fraser · Criminal · up to level 1 of 4, Duty lawyer
- Phil James Clarke · Criminal · up to level 1 of 4, Duty lawyer
Ian Farquhar, Barrister
(07) 37818591 legal aid lawyer
Criminal · up to level 4 of 4Duty lawyerPolice station adviceIan Donald Farquhar
Kirkeby Law
(07) 37760001 legal aid lawyer
Criminal · up to level 1 of 4Duty lawyerFamilyFamily legal adviceMark Philip Kirkeby
Lake Taupo Law Limited
(020) 452 95222 legal aid lawyers
Criminal · up to level 1 of 4Duty lawyerFamily- Courtney Louise Robertson · Criminal, Duty lawyer, Family · (021) 583 191
- Mark Andrew Robertson · Criminal · up to level 1 of 4, Duty lawyer
Mcpherson Law
(027) 25237771 legal aid lawyer
Criminal · up to level 4 of 4Duty lawyerPolice station adviceAlexandra McPherson
Seonaid Abernethy - Barrister
(021) 6071621 legal aid lawyer
Criminal · up to level 1 of 4Duty lawyerFamilyMental healthSeonaid Campbell Abernethy
Steven Clarkson - Barrister
(07) 37729421 legal aid lawyer
Criminal · up to level 2 of 4Duty lawyerPolice station adviceSteven John Clarkson
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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