Criminal legal aid lawyers in Tauranga

65 lawyers at 41 firms in Tauranga 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).

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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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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.
  • 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.

Criminal 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

  • Ben Smith Barrister

    (022) 0272171

    1 legal aid lawyer

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

    Benjamin Robert Smith

  • Burley Castle Hawkins Lawyers

    (07) 5788220

    2 legal aid lawyers · See firm page →

    Criminal · up to level 1 of 4Duty lawyer
    • Shevaun Margaret Price · Criminal, Duty lawyer
    • 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 Harold Barrister

    (027) 5717746

    1 legal aid lawyer

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

    Catherine Ann Harold

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Hika Law Limited

    (021) 1003076

    1 legal aid lawyer

    Criminal · up to level 1 of 4Duty lawyer

    Wharetaka Hika

  • Hine Eagle, Barristers & Solicitors

    (07) 578 6032

    3 legal aid lawyers · See firm page →

    Criminal · up to level 4 of 4Duty lawyerPolice station adviceFamilyFamily legal adviceCivilMental health
    • Kathleen Kylie Roberts · Criminal, Duty lawyer, Family, Family legal advice · (07) 5786032
    • Martin John Hine · Criminal · up to level 4 of 4, Duty lawyer, Police station advice, Family, Family legal advice, Civil
    • Rakaia Womalae Summer Rose · Criminal, Duty lawyer, Family, Family legal advice, Mental health · (027) 3123750

  • Holland Beckett Law

    (07) 578 2199

    4 legal aid lawyers · See firm page →

    Criminal · up to level 3 of 4Duty lawyerCivil
    • Gabrielle Therese Beatrice Coleman · Criminal · up to level 1 of 4, Civil
    • Grace Margaret Jeanne Titter · Criminal
    • Jeremy Russell Sparrow · Criminal · up to level 1 of 4, Duty lawyer
    • Tim James Conder · Criminal · up to level 3 of 4, Civil · (07) 9287093

  • John Holmes Barrister

    (027) 2758816

    1 legal aid lawyer

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

    John Mackinlay Holmes

  • Kylee O'Connor - Barrister

    (022) 1691130

    1 legal aid lawyer

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

    Kylee Rebecca O'Connor

  • Law Aid International Chambers

    1 legal aid lawyer

    Criminal · up to level 4 of 4Refugee & immigration

    Greg Joseph Barns

  • Lawaid International

    (021) 1124821

    7 legal aid lawyers

    Criminal · up to level 4 of 4Duty lawyerPolice station adviceFamilyCivilMāori Land CourtWaitangi TribunalMandarin
    • Allan Xinwei Wang · Criminal · up to level 3 of 4, Duty lawyer, Police station advice · 0800 277378
    • Charl Benno Hirschfeld · Criminal · up to level 4 of 4, Civil, Māori Land Court, Waitangi Tribunal · 0800 529243
    • Georgia Amelia Ren Wei Warwick · Criminal · up to level 1 of 4 · 0800 529 243
    • Jaiden-Lee Cody Manera · Criminal · up to level 3 of 4, Police station advice · (021) 2256319
    • John Wayne Howell · Criminal · up to level 3 of 4, Duty lawyer, Police station advice, Family, Civil
    • Rosalind Macdonald Sinclair · Criminal · up to level 2 of 4, Duty lawyer
    • Tyler-Rose Ezra Keatley · Criminal · up to level 2 of 4, Duty lawyer, Police station advice · (021) 516146

  • M J Toner

    (07) 5779966

    2 legal aid lawyers

    Criminal · up to level 1 of 4Duty lawyerFamilyFamily legal advice
    • Emily Jane Sarah Toner · Criminal, Duty lawyer
    • Michael James Toner · Criminal · up to level 1 of 4, Family, Family legal advice

  • M Mccarty

    (07) 5790079

    1 legal aid lawyer

    Criminal · up to level 4 of 4Police station adviceFamilyMental health

    Mary-Ann McCarty

  • N M Dutch

    (07) 5711206

    1 legal aid lawyer

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

    Nicholas Martin Dutch

  • Norman Te Kanawa Barrister

    (027) 735 2669

    5 legal aid lawyers

    Criminal · up to level 4 of 4Duty lawyerPolice station adviceTongan
    • Afitu Olakepa Veatupu · Criminal · up to level 2 of 4, Duty lawyer, Police station advice
    • George Miltiades Dionisio Cafatsakis · Criminal · up to level 1 of 4 · (021) 08891454
    • Juliet Anita Rowan · Criminal · up to level 1 of 4, Duty lawyer · (027) 7745433
    • Norman William Te Kanawa-Gwynne · Criminal · up to level 4 of 4, Duty lawyer, Police station advice · (027) 835 2629
    • Pani Atawhai Pokai · Criminal · up to level 1 of 4 · (027) 7264529

  • Olivia Brittain Law

    (027) 2057791

    1 legal aid lawyer

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

    Olivia Jane Brittain

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