Family legal aid lawyers in Wānaka
5 lawyers at 5 firms in Wānaka can take family 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 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 Wānaka at a glance
- 5 lawyers can take family legal aid cases, and 4 give family legal advice.
Free help near Wānaka
Free legal advice
Community Law Otago
Dunedin office · 169 km from Wānaka
(03) 474 1922Free legal help from lawyers, for people who can't afford one. They also hold clinics in smaller towns. Contact details and clinics
Free advice and forms
CAB Queenstown
44 Stanley Street, Queenstown
53 km from Wānaka
03 442 6799Walk in, call or email. They can help you understand forms and find the right service.
Duty lawyer
Queenstown District Court
36 Stanley Street, Queenstown
53 km from Wānaka
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 Wānaka. Checked 5 October 2026. Offices sometimes move, so call before you go.
Family legal aid lawyers in Wānaka, A to Z
Every lawyer the Ministry of Justice lists in Wānaka, grouped by firm. Call to check they can take your case.
Alison King Barrister
(027) 56265491 legal aid lawyer
Family legal adviceAlison Patricia King
1 legal aid lawyer · See firm page →
FamilyFamily legal adviceMinka Noeline Marcella Bodde
1 legal aid lawyer · See firm page →
CriminalDuty lawyerFamilyBridget Kate Liggins
Deb Inder - Barrister & Mediator
(027) 45705431 legal aid lawyer
FamilyFamily legal adviceDeb Wendy Ross Inder
K M Barker Barrister
(027) 37003141 legal aid lawyer
Criminal · up to level 4 of 4Duty lawyerPolice station adviceFamilyFamily legal adviceKaty Michelle Barker
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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