Family legal aid lawyers in Taupō
13 lawyers at 9 firms in Taupō can take family 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 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 Taupō at a glance
- 13 lawyers can take family legal aid cases, and 7 give family legal advice.
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.
Family 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.
1 legal aid lawyer · See firm page →
FamilyBonny Broad
Graeme Askelund - Barrister
(027) 49671091 legal aid lawyer
FamilyGraeme Leonard Askelund
3 legal aid lawyers · See firm page →
FamilyFamily legal advice- Āine Colette O'Donovan · Family, Family legal advice
- Dineen Hilda Grantham · Family, Family legal advice
- Sophie Paula Glasgow · Family, Family legal advice
Kirkeby Law
(07) 37760001 legal aid lawyer
Criminal · up to level 1 of 4Duty lawyerFamilyFamily legal adviceMark Philip Kirkeby
Lake Taupo Law Limited
(021) 583 1911 legal aid lawyer
CriminalDuty lawyerFamilyCourtney Louise Robertson
1 legal aid lawyer · See firm page →
FamilyFamily legal adviceBenjamin Joe Burton-McKenzie
3 legal aid lawyers · See firm page →
FamilyFamily legal advice- Kate Nicola Mounsey · Family
- Tiana Jordan McNaughton · Family legal advice
- Tom Richard Mounsey · Family
Seonaid Abernethy - Barrister
(021) 6071621 legal aid lawyer
Criminal · up to level 1 of 4Duty lawyerFamilyMental healthSeonaid Campbell Abernethy
SNT Law
(027) 234 47261 legal aid lawyer
FamilyFamily legal adviceShirl Nita Taylor
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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