Family legal aid lawyers in Wellington

61 lawyers at 41 firms in Wellington 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).

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Checked 12 October 2026

What to do first

If it's a family matter

  1. Find a family legal aid lawyer first. Call a few from the list until one can take your case.
  2. Your lawyer helps you apply for legal aid. Bring details of your income, savings, debts and anything you own.
  3. Bring any letters or court papers about your case, and your partner's income details if you have a partner.
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Legal aid in Wellington at a glance

  • 61 lawyers can take family legal aid cases, and 40 give family legal advice.

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.

Family 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.

  • Alisdair Ross Barrister

    (027) 2370272

    1 legal aid lawyer

    Criminal · up to level 3 of 4Duty lawyerFamilyMental health

    Alisdair Martyn Patrick Ross

  • Beatrix Woodhouse Barrister

    (027) 5113232

    1 legal aid lawyer

    CriminalFamilyCivilMental health

    Beatrix Halcyon Woodhouse

  • Campbell Legal

    (04) 4720777

    1 legal aid lawyer

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

    Samuel William O'Driscoll Campbell

  • Capital Law

    (04) 3812234

    1 legal aid lawyer

    FamilyFamily legal adviceMental health

    Daryl William Strachan

  • Cathie Sheat - Barrister And Solicitor

    (04) 9700101

    1 legal aid lawyer

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

    Cathie Sheat

  • CS Law

    (06) 8826061

    2 legal aid lawyers · See firm page →

    Criminal · up to level 2 of 4Duty lawyerPolice station adviceFamilyFamily legal adviceCivil
    • Connie Lois Hyslop · Family
    • Imogen Julia Gautier Hensman · Criminal · up to level 2 of 4, Duty lawyer, Police station advice, Family, Family legal advice, Civil · (04) 8300928

  • Cuba Family Law

    (04) 8015156

    1 legal aid lawyer · See firm page →

    FamilyFamily legal adviceMental health

    Liz Jane Lewes

  • Daniel Vincent Barrister

    (021) 02263219

    1 legal aid lawyer

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

    Daniel David Vincent

  • Family Lawyers

    (04) 4996170

    1 legal aid lawyer · See firm page →

    FamilyCivil

    John Joseph Delany

  • Frances Williams Law

    (04) 3910060

    1 legal aid lawyer

    FamilyFamily legal advice

    Alicia Jeanette Alma Frances Williams

  • Izard Weston

    (04) 946274 EXT-674

    1 legal aid lawyer · See firm page →

    Criminal · up to level 1 of 4FamilyFamily legal advice

    Isaac William Hay

  • J B Morrison

    (04) 4958905

    5 legal aid lawyers · See firm page →

    FamilyFamily legal advice
    • Anna Louise Chapman · Family, Family legal advice
    • Claudia Sally Winifred Leathart · Family, Family legal advice · (04) 8862665
    • David Michael Abricossow · Family · (04) 8662641
    • Genevieve Mary Greally · Family, Family legal advice · (04) 896 0729
    • Mackenzie Marie Koopen Sattler · Family, Family legal advice · (04) 495 8932

  • Jadeine Mcleod Barrister

    (021) 02265201

    1 legal aid lawyer

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

    Jadeine Louise McLeod

  • Jennifer Wademan Barrister

    (021) 054 3870

    1 legal aid lawyer

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

    Jennifer Louise Wademan

  • John Dean Law Office

    (04) 4729369

    1 legal aid lawyer · See firm page →

    Criminal · up to level 2 of 4FamilyFamily legal adviceCivil

    Dean John Kilpatrick

  • John Miller Law

    (021) 440656

    2 legal aid lawyers · See firm page →

    Criminal · up to level 4 of 4Duty lawyerPolice station adviceFamilyCivilMental health
    • Brittany Jade Peck · Criminal · up to level 1 of 4, Duty lawyer, Family, Civil, Mental health · (04) 8015621
    • John Michael Miller · Criminal · up to level 4 of 4, Duty lawyer, Police station advice, Family, Civil, Mental health

  • Joubert Law Limited

    (04) 4616098

    1 legal aid lawyer

    FamilyCivil

    Henriëtte Joubert

  • Julie Mcvay Barrister

    (021) 817542

    1 legal aid lawyer

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

    Julie McVay

  • Kevin Smith Law Limited

    (04) 3852507

    1 legal aid lawyer

    Criminal · up to level 4 of 4Police station adviceFamilyFamily legal adviceCivil

    Kevin Gerard Smith

  • The Law Store

    (04) 2375800

    2 legal aid lawyers · See firm page →

    Criminal · up to level 2 of 4FamilyFamily legal advice
    • Ruta Faiga · Family, Family legal advice
    • Sharon Leigh France · Criminal · up to level 2 of 4, Family, Family legal advice · (04) 237 5800

  • Letitia Smith Barrister

    (027) 8277924

    1 legal aid lawyer

    Criminal · up to level 2 of 4Duty lawyerFamily

    Letitia Rose Smith

  • Louisa Jackson - Barrister

    (022) 1841815

    1 legal aid lawyer

    Family

    Louisa May Jackson

  • Margaret Overton - Barrister

    (04) 4764610

    1 legal aid lawyer

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

    Margaret Linda Overton

  • Matt Mckillop Barrister

    (027) 3257115

    1 legal aid lawyer

    CriminalFamilyCivilMental health

    Matt Joshua McKillop

  • McWilliam Tyree

    (04) 9242460

    6 legal aid lawyers · See firm page →

    Criminal · up to level 2 of 4Duty lawyerFamilyFamily legal adviceCivil
    • Harriet Augusta Trought Willis · Criminal · up to level 2 of 4, Duty lawyer, Family, Family legal advice
    • Helen Louise Tyree · Family, Family legal advice
    • Leona Kaye McWilliam · Family
    • Paolo Antonio Mercado Timajo · Family, Family legal advice
    • Sara-Jayne Gwenyth Dunseath Fisher · Family, Family legal advice
    • Sarah Louise Ineson · Criminal · up to level 2 of 4, Duty lawyer, Family, Civil

  • Michael Hay - Barrister

    (027) 4527855

    1 legal aid lawyer

    Criminal · up to level 3 of 4Duty lawyerPolice station adviceFamilyFamily legal adviceMental health

    Michael John Hay

  • Miranda Gardiner-Rodden Barrister

    (027) 2001182

    1 legal aid lawyer

    Criminal · up to level 1 of 4FamilyFamily legal advice

    Miranda Elizabeth Gardiner-Rodden

  • Nicolette Levy Kings Counsel

    (04) 934 0772

    1 legal aid lawyer

    Criminal · up to level 4 of 4FamilyCivil

    Nicolette Levy KC

  • Oliver Crosse Barrister

    (027) 2960270

    1 legal aid lawyer

    Criminal · up to level 2 of 4Duty lawyerFamily

    Oliver Max Crosse

  • Ord Legal

    (04) 4720777

    1 legal aid lawyer

    Criminal · up to level 4 of 4Police station adviceFamilyFamily legal adviceCivil

    Letizea Christine Ord

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