We Speak Samoan, Tongan, Maori, English, Tagalog and Cebuano
FREE LEGAL SERVICES
- We are a Community Law Centre based in Otara with Outreach Services in Counties Manukau, the Franklin District and in Otahuhu.
- We have skilled staff who provide free legal services of the highest quality.
- We believe you deserve nothing less.
- We can help you navigate the legal system ensuring we explain legal matters in a way that works for you.
- We work hard to achieve the best possible results for you.
- To access our legal services you must live in Counties Manukau, the Franklin District or Otahuhu and you must also meet our income eligibility criteria.
- We do not provide legal services for Wills, Trusts, Estate matters, Property Relationship Matters or commercial matters.
- We also run Community Mediation and deliver Legal Education sessions to schools, marae, community groups and government agencies.
MISSION STATEMENT
We help you with your legal needs to ensure you get fair access to justice. We will do this by providing quality legal services to those people who have insufficient means and reside within our target geographic communities.Outreach Clinics
Legal Education
Mediation
Our Values
Service Excellence
People Focus
Diversity
Accountability
Collaboration
FAQ
Although your situation may seem like you are the only person who has ever gone through it, you can rest assured you are not alone.Some of the most commonly asked legal questions are answered here.
LEGAL SERVICES ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
To be eligible for our legal services you must:- Reside in South Auckland (Except Mangere), Franklin and Otahuhu;
- Not qualify for legal aid; and
- Not exceed the minimal annual income, depending on your family situation;
- You must provide photo I.D (passport or drivers license);
- You must provide proof of address and proof of income.
The team has been very helpful, caring and always showed a high level of professionalism. I have never seen and experienced such dedication, determination, fight and grit from anyone like I have seen at this Law Centre. This place is truly a blessing for us in a low socio economic society that cries out for help often. Our community is blessed to have such gifted, experienced, high profile lawyers whom are for the people of the community.
Paniani Paniani
On behalf of my family I would like to thank you and your staff for all your help and support towards our immigration matters. Our family really appreciate all your hard work, time and effort.
Soana & Siaosi Cocker
Good service and feel welcome. The reception department they are smiling and spoke clearly and put us with happy face with good service.
Get Justice And Help With Your Legal Situation Today
OTARA
120 Bairds Rd, Otara, Auckland 2159| Monday – Friday | 9am – 5pm |
| Weekends | Closed |
| Appointments | Call 09 274 4966 |
OTAHUHU
Riverside Community Centre, Cnr Bernard St & Peace Ave, Otahuhu, Auckland 1062| Appointments | Fortnightly on Tuesdays |
PAPAKURA
Citizens Advice Bureau, 4a Opaheke Road, Papakura, Auckland 2110| Appointments | Thursdays Only |
Manurewa
Manurewa Marae, 81 Finlayson Ave, Clendon Park, Manukau City 2102| Appointments | Wednesday Only |
Pukekohe
Franklin Family Support Services, 6 Roulston St, Pukekohe, Auckland 2120 (Above IHC)| Appointments | Fortnightly on Tuesdays |
