Criminal legal aid lawyers in Wellington

101 lawyers at 84 firms in Wellington 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).

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Checked 12 October 2026

What to do first

If you've been charged

  1. Apply for legal aid as soon as you're charged. Don't wait for your first day in court.
  2. On your first day in court, ask for the duty lawyer. It's free, and they can help you apply for legal aid.
  3. 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.
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Legal aid in Wellington at a glance

  • 101 lawyers can take criminal legal aid cases, including the most serious charges (level 4 of 4).
  • 60 lawyers work as duty lawyers, the free help at court on your first day.
  • 33 lawyers give free advice to people held by the police.
  • Languages other than English: French (2), German (1), Hindi (1), Samoan (1), Te Reo Māori (1), Tongan (1).

Free help near Wellington

Free legal advice

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.

Criminal 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

  • Alisdair Ross Barrister

    (027) 2370272

    1 legal aid lawyer

    Criminal · up to level 3 of 4Duty lawyerFamilyMental health

    Alisdair Martyn Patrick Ross

  • Andrew Butler Kc Barrister

    (04) 4600741

    1 legal aid lawyer

    CriminalCivil

    Andrew Stephen Butler KC

  • Antunovic Parkin Law

    (04) 4735111

    1 legal aid lawyer

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

    Carrie Leah Parkin

  • Awao Law

    (027) 3709742

    1 legal aid lawyer

    Criminal · up to level 2 of 4Duty lawyer

    David Awao Mamanu'ala Rohorua

  • 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

  • Beatrix Woodhouse Barrister

    (027) 5113232

    1 legal aid lawyer

    CriminalFamilyCivilMental health

    Beatrix Halcyon Woodhouse

  • Ben Keith, Barrister

    (04) 473 3133

    1 legal aid lawyer

    CriminalCivil

    Benjamin James Roy Keith

  • Blake Dawson - Barrister

    (04) 3812883

    1 legal aid lawyer

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

    Blake James Dawson

  • Campbell Legal

    (04) 4720777

    1 legal aid lawyer

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

    Samuel William O'Driscoll Campbell

  • Cathie Sheat - Barrister And Solicitor

    (04) 9700101

    1 legal aid lawyer

    Criminal · up to level 1 of 4Duty lawyerFamilyFamily legal advice

    Cathie Sheat

  • Charlotte Brook Barrister

    (021) 0529525

    1 legal aid lawyer

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

    Charlotte Anne Brook

  • 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

    1 legal aid lawyer · See firm page →

    CriminalCivilMental health

    Sonja Maria Cooper

  • 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

  • Edwina Smith Barrister

    (027) 3717809

    1 legal aid lawyer

    Criminal · up to level 2 of 4Duty lawyerSamoan

    Edwina Josephine Michelle Smith

  • Elizabeth Ann Hall - Barrister

    (04) 9399039

    1 legal aid lawyer

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

    Elizabeth Ann Hall

  • Exeo Legal

    (022) 1712467

    1 legal aid lawyer · See firm page →

    CriminalCivil

    Gena Mary Sommers

  • Frontline Law Limited

    (04) 8890400

    2 legal aid lawyers · See firm page →

    Criminal · up to level 2 of 4Police station adviceCivil
    • Matthew Ian Hague · Criminal · up to level 2 of 4, Police station advice, Civil · (04) 8890007
    • Shaun Allan Baker · Criminal · up to level 1 of 4

  • Fyfe & Doherty Legal Investigations

    (04) 4710117

    1 legal aid lawyer

    Criminal · up to level 2 of 4Duty lawyer

    Judith Mildred de Visme Fyfe

  • Gabriel Haydn

    (020) 41749022

    1 legal aid lawyer

    Criminal · up to level 1 of 4Duty lawyerPolice station advice

    Gabriel William Haydn

  • 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

  • Gretel Fairbrother - Barrister

    (021) 653621

    1 legal aid lawyer

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

    Gretel McCourtie Fairbrother

  • Hugo Porter - Barrister & Solicitor

    (022) 6182698

    1 legal aid lawyer

    Criminal · up to level 2 of 4Duty lawyerPolice station advice

    Hugo Hugo Porter

  • Hunter Guy De Groot Barrister

    (022) 1204385

    1 legal aid lawyer

    Criminal · up to level 4 of 4Duty lawyerCivil

    Hunter Guy de Groot

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