Family legal aid lawyers in Whanganui
15 lawyers at 12 firms in Whanganui 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 Whanganui at a glance
- 15 lawyers can take family legal aid cases, and 11 give family legal advice.
- Languages other than English: Te Reo Māori (1).
Free help near Whanganui
Free legal advice
Community Legal Advice Whanganui
Whanganui office · In Whanganui
Free legal help from lawyers, for people who can't afford one. Contact details and clinics
Free advice and forms
CAB Whanganui
120 Guyton Street, Whanganui
In Whanganui
06 345 0844Walk in, call or email. They can help you understand forms and find the right service.
Duty lawyer
Whanganui District Court
10 Market Place, Whanganui
In Whanganui
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 Whanganui. Checked 5 October 2026. Offices sometimes move, so call before you go.
Family legal aid lawyers in Whanganui, A to Z
Every lawyer the Ministry of Justice lists in Whanganui, grouped by firm. Call to check they can take your case.
2 legal aid lawyers · See firm page →
FamilyFamily legal advice- Kathryn Nancy Crooks · Family, Family legal advice · (06) 3491599
- Zavier Rose Duncan · Family
1 legal aid lawyer · See firm page →
Criminal · up to level 4 of 4Duty lawyerPolice station adviceFamilyFamily legal adviceCivilMark John Bullock
2 legal aid lawyers · See firm page →
FamilyFamily legal advice- Alicia Jane Matthews · Family
- Sheryle Anne Proctor · Family, Family legal advice
1 legal aid lawyer · See firm page →
FamilyFamily legal adviceAshley Sarah Hargreaves
2 legal aid lawyers · See firm page →
FamilyFamily legal adviceCivil- Edward John Unsworth · Family, Civil
- Sarah Elizabeth Brown · Family, Family legal advice, Civil
James Gilbert Barrister
(021) 3005511 legal aid lawyer
FamilyCivilJames Barnard Gilbert
Jamie Waugh Criminal Defence Law
(06) 21342121 legal aid lawyer
Criminal · up to level 4 of 4Duty lawyerPolice station adviceFamilyFamily legal adviceCivilJamie Harold Cairns Waugh
Raukawa Simon - Barrister And Solicitor
(06) 34580401 legal aid lawyer
Criminal · up to level 2 of 4Duty lawyerFamilyFamily legal adviceMental healthTe Reo MāoriRaukawa Rangihuia Mamaeroa Simon
Richard Leith - Barrister & Solicitor
(06) 34845291 legal aid lawyer
Criminal · up to level 3 of 4Duty lawyerPolice station adviceFamilyFamily legal adviceMental healthRichard John Leith
Ruapehu Legal
(06) 34502351 legal aid lawyer
Criminal · up to level 1 of 4Duty lawyerFamilyFamily legal adviceCivilWaitangi TribunalMark Duncan McGhie
1 legal aid lawyer · See firm page →
Criminal · up to level 1 of 4Duty lawyerFamilyFamily legal adviceMental healthScott Ryan Oliver
Victoria Law
(06) 34882061 legal aid lawyer
Criminal · up to level 3 of 4Duty lawyerPolice station adviceFamilyFamily legal adviceCivilMental healthStephanie Jayne Burlace
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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