LEGAL AID

Legal aid is a subsidy paid by the government to a lawyer, to pay for some legal services. In some cases you will need to pay it back to the government... No. Anyone in New Zealand that is subject to our law is entitled to legal aid, if they meet the eligibility criteria... If you need a lawyer and have a low income then you might be eligible for government assistance called 'legal aid'. LAPA is a collective of law firms across New Zealand who are committed to providing legal aid services. Our aim is to make sure all people have access to justice in this country. Click the button below to see a list of our member firms.