Civil legal aid lawyers in Wellington

83 lawyers at 72 firms in Wellington can take civil 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 it's a civil matter

  1. Civil legal aid can cover things like ACC, problems at work, money and housing disputes.
  2. Find a civil legal aid lawyer first. Fewer lawyers do this work, so start calling early.
  3. Your lawyer helps you apply for legal aid.
Read the full guide →

Legal aid in Wellington at a glance

  • 83 lawyers can take civil legal aid cases, such as ACC or employment.
  • Languages other than English: French (1), German (1), Te Reo Māori (1).

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Wellington & Hutt Valley Community Law

Wellington office · In Wellington

(04) 499 2928

Free legal help from lawyers, for people who can't afford one. Contact details and clinics

Free advice and forms

CAB Central Wellington

Ground Floor, 34 Manners Street, Wellington

In Wellington

04 370 2500

Walk in, call or email. They can help you understand forms and find the right service.

Duty lawyer

Wellington District Court

43 - 49 Ballance Street, Wellington

In Wellington

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 Wellington. Checked 5 October 2026. Offices sometimes move, so call before you go.

Civil legal aid lawyers in Wellington, A to Z

Every lawyer the Ministry of Justice lists in Wellington, grouped by firm. Call to check they can take your case.

  • Adrian Olney - Barrister

    (04) 9795840

    1 legal aid lawyer

    Criminal · up to level 2 of 4Police station adviceCivil

    Adrian Stuart Olney

  • Andrew Butler Kc Barrister

    (04) 4600741

    1 legal aid lawyer

    CriminalCivil

    Andrew Stephen Butler KC

  • Anna Singleton - Barrister

    (021) 08492031

    1 legal aid lawyer

    Civil

    Anna Catherine Singleton

  • Armstrong Thompson

    (04) 4736767

    2 legal aid lawyers · See firm page →

    Civil
    • Hazel Elizabeth Armstrong · Civil
    • Scott Benjamin Thompson · Civil

  • Asher Emanuel Barrister

    (021) 2155855

    1 legal aid lawyer

    Civil

    Asher Gabriel Emanuel

  • Bamford Law

    (021) 477 632

    1 legal aid lawyer · See firm page →

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

    Anthony John Dean Bamford

  • Barugh Law Limited

    (027) 3571665

    1 legal aid lawyer

    Civil

    Tyrone-Jay Barugh

  • Beatrix Woodhouse Barrister

    (027) 5113232

    1 legal aid lawyer

    CriminalFamilyCivilMental health

    Beatrix Halcyon Woodhouse

  • Bell And Co

    (027) 2869140

    1 legal aid lawyer

    Civil

    Andrew Robert Bell

  • Ben Keith, Barrister

    (04) 473 3133

    1 legal aid lawyer

    CriminalCivil

    Benjamin James Roy Keith

  • Bennion Law

    (027) 277 6751

    1 legal aid lawyer · See firm page →

    CivilMāori Land CourtWaitangi Tribunal

    Thomas Hugh Bennion

  • Campbell Legal

    (04) 4720777

    1 legal aid lawyer

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

    Samuel William O'Driscoll Campbell

  • Christopher Griggs, Barrister

    (04) 9141053

    1 legal aid lawyer

    CriminalCivilFrenchGerman

    Christopher John Griggs

  • Christopher Stevenson - Barrister

    (04) 4992600

    1 legal aid lawyer

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

    Christopher William John Stevenson KC

  • Cooper Legal

    (04) 4999025

    4 legal aid lawyers · See firm page →

    CriminalCivilMental health
    • Lydia Oosterhoff · Civil
    • Samantha Elizabeth Brown · Civil
    • Sarah Elizabeth Mitchell · Civil · (021) 488815
    • Sonja Maria Cooper · Criminal, Civil, Mental health

  • CS Law

    (04) 8300928

    1 legal aid lawyer · See firm page →

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

    Imogen Julia Gautier Hensman

  • Daniel Vincent Barrister

    (021) 02263219

    1 legal aid lawyer

    Criminal · up to level 2 of 4Duty lawyerFamilyFamily legal adviceCivil

    Daniel David Vincent

  • Davis Legal

    (021) 250 8168

    1 legal aid lawyer

    Criminal · up to level 2 of 4Duty lawyerCivil

    Nick John Davis

  • Duncan Cotterill

    (027) 3096261

    1 legal aid lawyer · See firm page →

    CriminalCivil

    Joshua Jordan Pietras

  • Elizabeth Ann Hall - Barrister

    (04) 9399039

    1 legal aid lawyer

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

    Elizabeth Ann Hall

  • Ella Tait Barrister

    (022) 1001405

    1 legal aid lawyer

    Civil

    Ella Frances Tait

  • Empower Law Limited

    (021) 1070514

    1 legal aid lawyer

    Civil

    Jaenine Badenhorst

  • Exeo Legal

    (022) 1712467

    1 legal aid lawyer · See firm page →

    CriminalCivil

    Gena Mary Sommers

  • Family Lawyers

    (04) 4996170

    1 legal aid lawyer · See firm page →

    FamilyCivil

    John Joseph Delany

  • Findlay Biggs Barrister

    (027) 3098508

    1 legal aid lawyer

    Civil

    Findlay Gareth Biggs

  • Frontline Law Limited

    (04) 8890007

    1 legal aid lawyer · See firm page →

    Criminal · up to level 2 of 4Police station adviceCivil

    Matthew Ian Hague

  • Gary L Turkington

    (04) 4998357

    1 legal aid lawyer

    Criminal · up to level 4 of 4Civil

    Gary Laurence Turkington

  • Gregor Allan - Barrister

    (04) 4994068

    1 legal aid lawyer

    Criminal · up to level 4 of 4CivilMental health

    Gregor Harold Allan

  • Hunter Guy De Groot Barrister

    (022) 1204385

    1 legal aid lawyer

    Criminal · up to level 4 of 4Duty lawyerCivil

    Hunter Guy de Groot

  • Ian Murray Barrister

    (04) 4948149

    1 legal aid lawyer

    Criminal · up to level 4 of 4Civil

    Kim Ian Murray

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