Criminal legal aid lawyers in Whangārei
31 lawyers at 25 firms in Whangārei 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).
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.
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.
- 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.
Criminal 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
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
Foster Law Limited
(021) 322 0751 legal aid lawyer
Criminal · up to level 3 of 4Duty lawyerPolice station adviceFamilyMental healthDarren Edward Foster
1 legal aid lawyer · See firm page →
Criminal · up to level 4 of 4FamilyFamily legal adviceNicole Jayne Dore
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
Martin Hislop - Barrister
(021) 26774581 legal aid lawyer
Criminal · up to level 4 of 4Duty lawyerPolice station adviceAfrikaansMartin Pierre Hislop
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
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
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
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 →
Criminal · up to level 4 of 4CivilMental health- Amelia Frances Elizabeth Roberts · Criminal · up to level 1 of 4 · (09) 4702400
- 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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