Legal aid lawyers in Whangārei
50 lawyers at 38 firms in Whangārei can take 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 you've been charged
- Apply for legal aid as soon as you're charged. Don't wait for your first day in court.
- On your first day in court, ask for the duty lawyer. It's free, and they can help you apply for legal aid.
- 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.
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.
If it's a civil matter
- Civil legal aid can cover things like ACC, problems at work, money and housing disputes.
- Find a civil legal aid lawyer first. Fewer lawyers do this work, so start calling early.
- Your lawyer helps you apply for legal aid.
Legal aid in Whangārei at a glance
- 31 lawyers can take criminal legal aid cases, including the most serious charges (level 4 of 4).
- 18 lawyers work as duty lawyers, the free help at court on your first day.
- 8 lawyers give free advice to people held by the police.
- 26 lawyers can take family legal aid cases, and 18 give family legal advice.
- 10 lawyers can take civil legal aid cases, such as ACC or employment.
- Some also take mental health (11) cases.
- Languages other than English: Afrikaans (1).
Free help near Whangārei
Free legal advice
Community Law Taitokerau
Kaikohe office · 59 km from Whangārei
Free 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 Whangarei
154 Bank Street, Whangarei 0112
In Whangārei
09 438 8046Walk in, call or email. They can help you understand forms and find the right service.
Duty lawyer
Whangārei District Court
105–109 Bank Street, Whangārei
In Whangārei
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 Whangārei. Checked 5 October 2026. Offices sometimes move, so call before you go.
Legal aid lawyers in Whangārei, A to Z
Every lawyer the Ministry of Justice lists in Whangārei, grouped by firm. Call to check they can take your case.
Aaron Dooney - Barrister
(021) 29404031 legal aid lawyer
Criminal · up to level 4 of 4Duty lawyerPolice station adviceFamilyAaron Michael Dooney
Andrew Holgate Barrister
(09) 946 01201 legal aid lawyer
CivilAndrew Peter Holgate
Caroline Silk Barrister
(027) 67672651 legal aid lawyer
Criminal · up to level 1 of 4Duty lawyerCaroline Ann Silk
Christopher Muston
(09) 43084931 legal aid lawyer
Criminal · up to level 4 of 4FamilyCivilChris Muston
Darrell Hart - Lawyer
(021) 27558221 legal aid lawyer
Criminal · up to level 1 of 4Duty lawyerFamilyFamily legal adviceCivilDarrell Warren Hart
David Sayes - Barrister
(021) 12749661 legal aid lawyer
Criminal · up to level 4 of 4Duty lawyerPolice station adviceDavid John Sayes
Erika Pearson - Barrister
(021) 239 65931 legal aid lawyer
FamilyFamily legal adviceErika Maree Pearson
Family Law Centre - Whangarei Limited
(09) 43804861 legal aid lawyer
FamilyFamily legal adviceMental healthTania Elizabeth Marie Belz
1 legal aid lawyer · See firm page →
FamilyFamily legal adviceMental healthNoela Fidow
Fiona Newton - Barrister
(021) 625 3751 legal aid lawyer
FamilyFamily legal adviceMental healthFiona Lynne Newton
Foster Law Limited
(021) 322 0751 legal aid lawyer
Criminal · up to level 3 of 4Duty lawyerPolice station adviceFamilyMental healthDarren Edward Foster
5 legal aid lawyers · See firm page →
Criminal · up to level 4 of 4FamilyFamily legal adviceCivil- Char Antoinette Going · Family, Family legal advice
- Jeremy Andrew Browne · Civil
- Mark Stuart Henderson · Family, Family legal advice, Civil
- Nicole Jayne Dore · Criminal · up to level 4 of 4, Family, Family legal advice
- Sarah Juliana Barnaart · Family, Family legal advice
Hugh Drummond
(09) 43808551 legal aid lawyer
FamilyMental healthHugh James Drummond
J Day - Barrister
(021) 081164831 legal aid lawyer
Criminal · up to level 2 of 4Duty lawyerPolice station adviceJohn Spencer Day
J W Watson - Barrister
(09) 43805121 legal aid lawyer
Criminal · up to level 4 of 4John William Watson
Ja Law
(027) 52529251 legal aid lawyer
Criminal · up to level 2 of 4Duty lawyerJenna Maree Mafi Johnson-Aufai
Jarred Scott Barrister
(021) 9910571 legal aid lawyer
Criminal · up to level 3 of 4Police station adviceJarred Paul Robert Scott
Julie A Young - Barrister
(09) 43819251 legal aid lawyer
Criminal · up to level 4 of 4FamilyFamily legal adviceJulie Ann Young
Kh Law
(021) 22201841 legal aid lawyer
FamilyFamily legal adviceJeff David Allen
Martin Hislop - Barrister
(021) 26774581 legal aid lawyer
Criminal · up to level 4 of 4Duty lawyerPolice station adviceAfrikaansMartin Pierre Hislop
1 legal aid lawyer · See firm page →
FamilyCivilMental healthVanassa McGoldrick
Melissa Russell Barrister
(021) 15439941 legal aid lawyer
Criminal · up to level 2 of 4Duty lawyerFamilyFamily legal adviceMental healthMelissa Jane Russell
Michael A Gardam - Barrister
(09) 45943921 legal aid lawyer
Criminal · up to level 1 of 4Duty lawyerMichael Andrew Gardam
Perry Law Limited
(027) 41362651 legal aid lawyer
FamilyFamily legal adviceCivilMental healthNoel Christopher Roderick Perry
Prakash Law Limited
(021) 26377442 legal aid lawyers
Criminal · up to level 2 of 4Duty lawyerFamilyFamily legal advice- Shivani Khushbu Prakash · Criminal · up to level 1 of 4, Duty lawyer, Family, Family legal advice
- Wilson Thomas Main · Criminal · up to level 2 of 4 · (021) 2724111
Rowena Smith Barrister
(027) 838 57731 legal aid lawyer
Criminal · up to level 4 of 4Duty lawyerRowena Lindsey Smith
Sarah Armstrong - Family Law Barrister
(027) 44381931 legal aid lawyer
FamilySarah Jane Armstrong
Shannon-Leigh Litt - Barrister
(021) 13174102 legal aid lawyers
Criminal · up to level 4 of 4Duty lawyerPolice station advice- Shannon-Leigh Litt · Criminal · up to level 4 of 4, Duty lawyer, Police station advice
- Todd William Luders · Criminal · up to level 3 of 4 · (027) 2021160
Shaun Russell - Barrister
(021) 058 54851 legal aid lawyer
Criminal · up to level 2 of 4Duty lawyerFamilyFamily legal adviceMental healthShaun Stephen Russell
Te Hihi Chambers
(021) 9040052 legal aid lawyers
Criminal · up to level 4 of 4Duty lawyerPolice station adviceCivil- Adam Richard Arthur Pell · Criminal · up to level 4 of 4, Duty lawyer, Police station advice, Civil
- Thomas Henry Russ · Criminal, Duty lawyer · (022) 1671334
Te Rito Law Limited
(022) 645 75281 legal aid lawyer
FamilyFamily legal adviceAnge Jackie Nielsen
Therese Egan
(09) 43024221 legal aid lawyer
FamilyFamily legal adviceMarie-Therese Egan
3 legal aid lawyers · See firm page →
Criminal · up to level 4 of 4- Arthur Brooks Fairley · Criminal · up to level 4 of 4
- Matthew Raymond Ridgley · Criminal · up to level 3 of 4 · (09) 470 0508
- Sharlene Anita Pilkington · Criminal · up to level 2 of 4 · (09) 430 4380
Tk Donald Law Ltd
(027) 76869701 legal aid lawyer
Criminal · up to level 1 of 4Duty lawyerTracy Kim Donald
Victor Heather - Barrister
(09) 97118441 legal aid lawyer
Criminal · up to level 2 of 4Duty lawyerVictor Douglas Heather
Webb Ross Mcnab Kilpatrick Ltd
(09) 470 24311 legal aid lawyer
Criminal · up to level 1 of 4Sophie Louise Plaisted
2 legal aid lawyers · See firm page →
FamilyFamily legal adviceCivilMental health- Bridget Westenra · Family, Family legal advice, Civil, Mental health · (09) 459 7000
- Megan Jane Wills · Family
3 legal aid lawyers · See firm page →
Criminal · up to level 4 of 4FamilyCivilMental health- Amelia Frances Elizabeth Roberts · Criminal · up to level 1 of 4 · (09) 4702400
- Andrew John Easterbrook · Family · (09) 4702575
- Wayne David McKean · Criminal · up to level 4 of 4, Civil, Mental health
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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