Civil legal aid lawyers in Tauranga
21 lawyers at 19 firms in Tauranga 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 Tauranga at a glance
- 21 lawyers can take civil legal aid cases, such as ACC or employment.
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Baywide Community Law
Tauranga office · In Tauranga
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CAB Tauranga
1/367 Cameron Road, Tauranga 3110
In Tauranga
07 578 1592Walk 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 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 Tauranga. Checked 5 October 2026. Offices sometimes move, so call before you go.
Civil 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.
Barbara Mead Barrister
(027) 51001991 legal aid lawyer
FamilyCivilBarbara Dale Mead
Ben Smith Barrister
(022) 02721711 legal aid lawyer
Criminal · up to level 4 of 4Duty lawyerPolice station adviceCivilBenjamin Robert Smith
David P Weaver - Barrister
(07) 57904051 legal aid lawyer
Criminal · up to level 1 of 4Duty lawyerCivilDavid Patrick Weaver
Ewan Eggleston - Barrister
(07) 92843601 legal aid lawyer
FamilyFamily legal adviceCivilEwan Mark Eggleston
Genevieve Haszard - Barrister
(021) 24365291 legal aid lawyer
Criminal · up to level 1 of 4Duty lawyerFamilyCivilGenevieve Jane Haszard
1 legal aid lawyer · See firm page →
FamilyFamily legal adviceCivilHamish Edward Senior
1 legal aid lawyer · See firm page →
Criminal · up to level 4 of 4Duty lawyerPolice station adviceFamilyFamily legal adviceCivilMartin John Hine
2 legal aid lawyers · See firm page →
Criminal · up to level 3 of 4Civil- Gabrielle Therese Beatrice Coleman · Criminal · up to level 1 of 4, Civil
- Tim James Conder · Criminal · up to level 3 of 4, Civil · (07) 9287093
John Holmes Barrister
(027) 27588161 legal aid lawyer
Criminal · up to level 2 of 4Duty lawyerPolice station adviceCivilJohn Mackinlay Holmes
Lawaid International
(021) 11248212 legal aid lawyers
Criminal · up to level 4 of 4Duty lawyerPolice station adviceFamilyCivilMāori Land CourtWaitangi Tribunal- Charl Benno Hirschfeld · Criminal · up to level 4 of 4, Civil, Māori Land Court, Waitangi Tribunal · 0800 529243
- John Wayne Howell · Criminal · up to level 3 of 4, Duty lawyer, Police station advice, Family, Civil
Matthew King Law Limited
(07) 57829961 legal aid lawyer
CivilMatthew Robert Sherwood King
1 legal aid lawyer · See firm page →
Criminal · up to level 4 of 4Duty lawyerPolice station adviceCivilDavid William Pawson
Rebecca Harvey-Lane Barrister
(027) 55456571 legal aid lawyer
CivilRebecca Faye Harvey-Lane
Regional Chambers
(021) 631 2181 legal aid lawyer
CivilMark Brandon Beech
Steve Scott - Barrister
(07) 57851641 legal aid lawyer
FamilyFamily legal adviceCivilSteve Thomas Scott
1 legal aid lawyer · See firm page →
CivilBeverley Ann Edwards
Terangi Bartlett - Barrister & Solicitor
(07) 57719001 legal aid lawyer
FamilyFamily legal adviceCivilMental healthTerangi Bartlett
Vicki Scott - Barrister
(027) 5754 1501 legal aid lawyer
Criminal · up to level 3 of 4Duty lawyerCivilVicki Anne Scott
William Nabney - Barrister
(021) 5752901 legal aid lawyer
Criminal · up to level 4 of 4Duty lawyerPolice station adviceCivilBill Thomas Nabney
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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