Legal aid lawyers in Te Awamutu
4 lawyers at 4 firms in Te Awamutu 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).
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.
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 Te Awamutu at a glance
- 2 lawyers can take criminal legal aid cases, including serious charges (level 3 of 4).
- 2 lawyers work as duty lawyers, the free help at court on your first day.
- 1 lawyer gives free advice to people held by the police.
- 4 lawyers can take family legal aid cases, and 4 give family legal advice.
Free help near Te Awamutu
Free legal advice
Community Law Waikato
Hamilton office · 24 km from Te Awamutu
0800 529 482Free legal help from lawyers, for people who can't afford one. Contact details and clinics
Free advice and forms
CAB Te Awamutu
Ray White Arcade, 2/213 Alexandra Street, Te Awamutu
In Te Awamutu
07 871 4111Walk in, call or email. They can help you understand forms and find the right service.
Duty lawyer
Te Awamutu District Court
Corner Roche and Walton Streets, Te Awamutu
In Te Awamutu
0800 268 787This court sits only on some days. Its registry is at Hamilton District Court. On your court day, ask at reception for the duty lawyer.
Nearest by distance from the centre of Te Awamutu. Checked 5 October 2026. Offices sometimes move, so call before you go.
Legal aid lawyers in Te Awamutu, A to Z
Every lawyer the Ministry of Justice lists in Te Awamutu, grouped by firm. Call to check they can take your case.
Alice Collins - Barrister And Solicitor Mutu Law
(021) 5980231 legal aid lawyer
Criminal · up to level 1 of 4Duty lawyerFamilyFamily legal adviceAlice Elizabeth Collins
1 legal aid lawyer · See firm page →
FamilyFamily legal adviceRonja Holz
Garth O'Brien & Associates
(07) 87170731 legal aid lawyer
FamilyFamily legal adviceGarth William O'Brien
1 legal aid lawyer · See firm page →
Criminal · up to level 3 of 4Duty lawyerPolice station adviceFamilyFamily legal adviceKim Charlotte Johnson
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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