Criminal legal aid lawyers in Upper Hutt
10 lawyers at 8 firms in Upper Hutt 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).
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.
Legal aid in Upper Hutt at a glance
- 10 lawyers can take criminal legal aid cases, including the most serious charges (level 4 of 4).
- 8 lawyers work as duty lawyers, the free help at court on your first day.
- 5 lawyers give free advice to people held by the police.
Free help near Upper Hutt
Free legal advice
Wellington & Hutt Valley Community Law
Lower Hutt office · 17 km from Upper Hutt
(04) 499 2928Free legal help from lawyers, for people who can't afford one. Contact details and clinics
Free advice and forms
CAB Upper Hutt
2 Sinclair Street, Upper Hutt
In Upper Hutt
04 528 9040Walk in, call or email. They can help you understand forms and find the right service.
Duty lawyer
Hutt Valley District Court
10–18 Knights Road, Lower Hutt
17 km from Upper Hutt
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 Upper Hutt. Checked 5 October 2026. Offices sometimes move, so call before you go.
Criminal legal aid lawyers in Upper Hutt, A to Z
Every lawyer the Ministry of Justice lists in Upper Hutt, grouped by firm. Call to check they can take your case.
1 legal aid lawyer · See firm page →
Criminal · up to level 1 of 4Duty lawyerFamilyFamily legal adviceCraig Robert Foster
Julia Sanders - Lawyer
(04) 92019791 legal aid lawyer
Criminal · up to level 1 of 4Duty lawyerFamilyFamily legal adviceJulia Frances Sanders
2 legal aid lawyers · See firm page →
Criminal · up to level 4 of 4Duty lawyerPolice station adviceFamilyFamily legal adviceCivil- John Corryn Gwilliam · Criminal · up to level 4 of 4, Family, Family legal advice, Civil
- Joseph Walter Griffiths · Criminal · up to level 3 of 4, Duty lawyer, Police station advice, Family, Family legal advice
Michael Bott - Barrister
(027) 50492091 legal aid lawyer
Criminal · up to level 3 of 4Duty lawyerPolice station adviceCivilMental healthMichael Robin Bott
Paul Paino
(027) 44871761 legal aid lawyer
Criminal · up to level 4 of 4Police station adviceFamilyPaul Vincent Cameron Paino
Reg Newell
(027) 52885521 legal aid lawyer
Criminal · up to level 1 of 4Duty lawyerReginald Hedley Newell
2 legal aid lawyers · See firm page →
Criminal · up to level 4 of 4Duty lawyerPolice station adviceFamilyFamily legal adviceMental health- Nicole Caroline Mount · Criminal · up to level 2 of 4, Duty lawyer, Police station advice, Family, Family legal advice, Mental health
- Shane Ian Robinson · Criminal · up to level 4 of 4, Duty lawyer, Police station advice · (04) 5272258
Upper Hutt Law
(04) 52871651 legal aid lawyer
Criminal · up to level 1 of 4Duty lawyerCivilElliott James Mollet-Wright
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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