Legal aid lawyers in Tokoroa
9 lawyers at 2 firms in Tokoroa 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 Tokoroa at a glance
- 8 lawyers can take criminal legal aid cases, including moderately serious charges (level 2 of 4).
- 8 lawyers work as duty lawyers, the free help at court on your first day.
- 4 lawyers can take family legal aid cases, and 4 give family legal advice.
Free help near Tokoroa
Free legal advice
Rotorua District Community Law
Rotorua office · 35 km from Tokoroa
(07) 348 8060Free legal help from lawyers, for people who can't afford one. Contact details and clinics
Free advice and forms
CAB Rotorua
1143 Eruera Street, Rotorua 3010
35 km from Tokoroa
07 348 3936Walk in, call or email. They can help you understand forms and find the right service.
Duty lawyer
Tokoroa District Court
Bridge Street, Tokoroa
In Tokoroa
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 Tokoroa. Checked 5 October 2026. Offices sometimes move, so call before you go.
Legal aid lawyers in Tokoroa, A to Z
Every lawyer the Ministry of Justice lists in Tokoroa, grouped by firm. Call to check they can take your case.
5 legal aid lawyers · See firm page →
Criminal · up to level 2 of 4Duty lawyerFamilyFamily legal advice- Andrew Ralph Allerton · Criminal · up to level 2 of 4, Duty lawyer, Family, Family legal advice · (020) 4222529
- Dylan Scott Allen · Criminal, Duty lawyer · (020) 4222414
- Gina Mary Teklenburg · Criminal · up to level 1 of 4, Duty lawyer · (020) 4222547
- Te Kahui Ropina Manahi · Criminal · up to level 1 of 4, Duty lawyer, Family, Family legal advice · (020) 452 9222
- Uilama Seneti Anderson · Criminal, Duty lawyer
Lmc Law Limited
(020) 45625294 legal aid lawyers
Criminal · up to level 1 of 4Duty lawyerFamilyFamily legal advice- Cahn Te Karu O Whakatihi Brown · Criminal · up to level 1 of 4, Duty lawyer
- Jean Maggie Bidois · Criminal · up to level 1 of 4, Duty lawyer · (020) 456 2529
- Maryanne Merania Crapp · Criminal · up to level 1 of 4, Duty lawyer, Family, Family legal advice
- Novneet Kaur · Family legal advice
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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