Civil legal aid lawyers in Whangārei
10 lawyers at 9 firms in Whangārei 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).
What to do first
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
- 10 lawyers can take civil legal aid cases, such as ACC or employment.
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.
Civil 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.
Andrew Holgate Barrister
(09) 946 01201 legal aid lawyer
CivilAndrew Peter Holgate
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
2 legal aid lawyers · See firm page →
FamilyFamily legal adviceCivil- Jeremy Andrew Browne · Civil
- Mark Stuart Henderson · Family, Family legal advice, Civil
1 legal aid lawyer · See firm page →
FamilyCivilMental healthVanassa McGoldrick
Perry Law Limited
(027) 41362651 legal aid lawyer
FamilyFamily legal adviceCivilMental healthNoel Christopher Roderick Perry
Te Hihi Chambers
(021) 9040051 legal aid lawyer
Criminal · up to level 4 of 4Duty lawyerPolice station adviceCivilAdam Richard Arthur Pell
1 legal aid lawyer · See firm page →
FamilyFamily legal adviceCivilMental healthBridget Westenra
1 legal aid lawyer · See firm page →
Criminal · up to level 4 of 4CivilMental healthWayne David McKean
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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