Legal aid lawyers in Tauranga

104 lawyers at 64 firms in Tauranga 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).

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Checked 12 October 2026

What to do first

If you've been charged

  1. Apply for legal aid as soon as you're charged. Don't wait for your first day in court.
  2. On your first day in court, ask for the duty lawyer. It's free, and they can help you apply for legal aid.
  3. 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.
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If it's a family matter

  1. Find a family legal aid lawyer first. Call a few from the list until one can take your case.
  2. Your lawyer helps you apply for legal aid. Bring details of your income, savings, debts and anything you own.
  3. Bring any letters or court papers about your case, and your partner's income details if you have a partner.
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If it's a civil matter

  1. Civil legal aid can cover things like ACC, problems at work, money and housing disputes.
  2. Find a civil legal aid lawyer first. Fewer lawyers do this work, so start calling early.
  3. Your lawyer helps you apply for legal aid.
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Legal aid in Tauranga at a glance

  • 65 lawyers can take criminal legal aid cases, including the most serious charges (level 4 of 4).
  • 54 lawyers work as duty lawyers, the free help at court on your first day.
  • 37 lawyers give free advice to people held by the police.
  • 50 lawyers can take family legal aid cases, and 38 give family legal advice.
  • 21 lawyers can take civil legal aid cases, such as ACC or employment.
  • Some also take mental health (8), refugee and immigration (1), Māori Land Court (1), Waitangi Tribunal (1) cases.
  • Languages other than English: French (3), German (1), Mandarin (1), Russian (1), Tongan (1).

Free help near Tauranga

Free legal advice

Baywide Community Law

Tauranga office · In Tauranga

Free legal help from lawyers, for people who can't afford one. Contact details and clinics

Free advice and forms

CAB Tauranga

1/367 Cameron Road, Tauranga 3110

In Tauranga

07 578 1592

Walk in, call or email. They can help you understand forms and find the right service.

Duty lawyer

Tauranga District Court

46 Cameron Road, Tauranga

In Tauranga

0800 268 787

On 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 Tauranga. Checked 5 October 2026. Offices sometimes move, so call before you go.

Legal aid lawyers in Tauranga, A to Z

Every lawyer the Ministry of Justice lists in Tauranga, grouped by firm. Call to check they can take your case.

  • Access Law Limited

    (07) 5711171

    1 legal aid lawyer

    Criminal · up to level 2 of 4Duty lawyerPolice station advice

    Edward Burke

  • Amy Baker Law

    (07) 9259955

    1 legal aid lawyer · See firm page →

    Criminal · up to level 2 of 4Duty lawyerFamily

    Amy Louise Baker

  • Barbara Mead Barrister

    (027) 5100199

    1 legal aid lawyer

    FamilyCivil

    Barbara Dale Mead

  • Ben Smith Barrister

    (022) 0272171

    1 legal aid lawyer

    Criminal · up to level 4 of 4Duty lawyerPolice station adviceCivil

    Benjamin Robert Smith

  • Bennett Employment Law Limited

    (027) 4885994

    1 legal aid lawyer

    FamilyMental health

    Ani Undine Bennett

  • Burley Castle Hawkins Lawyers

    (07) 571 7008

    6 legal aid lawyers · See firm page →

    Criminal · up to level 1 of 4Duty lawyerFamilyFamily legal adviceMental health
    • Andrea Elizabeth Fraser · Family, Family legal advice · (07) 5718075
    • Holly Jewel Hawkins · Family, Family legal advice, Mental health · (07) 9277486
    • Kelly Marie Clark · Family, Family legal advice · (07) 9277487
    • Michelle Lauren Carey · Family
    • Shevaun Margaret Price · Criminal, Duty lawyer · (07) 5788220
    • Tom Alexander Castle · Criminal · up to level 1 of 4, Duty lawyer · (07) 571 7964

  • Bush Forbes

    (07) 5776 039

    1 legal aid lawyer · See firm page →

    Criminal · up to level 1 of 4Duty lawyerFamilyFamily legal advice

    Helen Catherine Louise Bellchambers

  • Caitlin Gentleman Barrister

    (027) 3147790

    1 legal aid lawyer

    Criminal · up to level 4 of 4Duty lawyerPolice station advice

    Caitlin Anne Gentleman

  • Catherine Andrew - Barrister

    (022) 1282061

    1 legal aid lawyer

    FamilyFamily legal advice

    Catherine Mary Andrew

  • Catherine Harold Barrister

    (027) 5717746

    1 legal aid lawyer

    Criminal · up to level 4 of 4Duty lawyerPolice station advice

    Catherine Ann Harold

  • CN Law

    (07) 2811545

    3 legal aid lawyers · See firm page →

    FamilyFamily legal advice
    • David Marc Calderwood · Family, Family legal advice
    • Jodi Maree Nicols · Family, Family legal advice
    • Sarafina Hazel Louise Tipene · Family, Family legal advice

  • Cooney Lees Morgan

    (07) 9270548

    1 legal aid lawyer · See firm page →

    FamilyFamily legal advice

    Tayla Ann Yim-Loy

  • Craig Horsley - Barrister

    (021) 712221

    1 legal aid lawyer

    Criminal · up to level 4 of 4Duty lawyerPolice station advice

    Craig Ronald Horsley

  • D L Bates - Barrister

    (027) 4771650

    1 legal aid lawyer

    Criminal · up to level 4 of 4Duty lawyerFamilyMental health

    David Leonard Bates

  • David P Weaver - Barrister

    (07) 5790405

    1 legal aid lawyer

    Criminal · up to level 1 of 4Duty lawyerCivil

    David Patrick Weaver

  • Devoy Law

    (027) 4585256

    1 legal aid lawyer

    Criminal · up to level 2 of 4Duty lawyerPolice station advice

    Paul Bruce Devoy

  • Duncan Mcwilliam - Barrister

    (021) 503 162

    1 legal aid lawyer

    Criminal · up to level 4 of 4Duty lawyerPolice station advice

    Duncan James McWilliam

  • Duncan Wilsher Barrister and Solicitor

    (021) 0377305

    1 legal aid lawyer · See firm page →

    FamilyFamily legal adviceMental health

    Duncan Gordon Douglas MacGregor Wilsher

  • Elizabeth Ross - Barrister

    (07) 557 9080

    1 legal aid lawyer

    FamilyFamily legal advice

    Elizabeth Louise Ross

  • Ewan Eggleston - Barrister

    (07) 9284360

    1 legal aid lawyer

    FamilyFamily legal adviceCivil

    Ewan Mark Eggleston

  • The Firm

    (027) 2783896

    1 legal aid lawyer

    FamilyFamily legal advice

    Ashleigh Keryn Spencer

  • Fraundorfer

    (022) 4897081

    2 legal aid lawyers · See firm page →

    FamilyFamily legal advice
    • Jenna Ann Heerdegen · Family, Family legal advice
    • Kim Jane Crosby · Family

  • Genevieve Haszard - Barrister

    (021) 2436529

    1 legal aid lawyer

    Criminal · up to level 1 of 4Duty lawyerFamilyCivil

    Genevieve Jane Haszard

  • Gisele Schweizer Barrister

    (027) 2323211

    1 legal aid lawyer

    Criminal · up to level 2 of 4Duty lawyerPolice station adviceFrench

    Gisele Anne Margaret Schweizer

  • Glenn Barnett - Barrister

    (027) 6363279

    1 legal aid lawyer

    Criminal · up to level 2 of 4Duty lawyerPolice station adviceMental health

    Glenn Gordon Barnett

  • Gregor Morison - Barrister

    (021) 309896

    1 legal aid lawyer

    Criminal · up to level 4 of 4Duty lawyerPolice station advice

    Gregor Bruce Morison

  • Hannah Douglas - Barrister

    (021) 242 4337

    1 legal aid lawyer

    FamilyFamily legal advice

    Hannah Jane Douglas

  • Harmony Law

    (07) 3944209

    1 legal aid lawyer · See firm page →

    FamilyFamily legal adviceCivil

    Hamish Edward Senior

  • Harvey Legal

    (022) 4090655

    1 legal aid lawyer

    Criminal · up to level 3 of 4Duty lawyerPolice station advice

    Charles Hiatt Radcliffe Harvey

  • Herman Roose - Barrister

    (027) 5665656

    1 legal aid lawyer

    Criminal · up to level 4 of 4Duty lawyerPolice station adviceFrenchGermanRussian

    Herman Henricus Roose

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