Community Law Waikato (formerly The Hamilton District Community Law Centre) was set up in 1995 to provide free legal help to people who are unable to afford access to justice. We operate in the Waikato area and are one of 24 community law centres nationwide. Our staff includes 2 solicitors in management and can operate on their own account, 7 Solicitors, 2 advocates who support people with Work & Income, 1 administrator and full reception team along with a Community Liaison. Although we are a community organisation, our clients expect and deserve a quality service which is confidential, timely and efficient, and at a professional standard which compares with that which they would receive from a private practitioner. We always strive to deliver a friendly and high standard of service to our clients. Our Centre has a client eligibility policy to ensure that our services are targeted at the identified unmet legal need. The eligibility policy takes into account financial means and legal aid eligibility. In the event that an individual does not meet the criteria we refer them to local solicitors or firms. Our services include information, advice, assistance, representation and legal education. We assist with many areas of law including minor criminal matters (such as traffic offences); employment; consumer; debt; neighbourhood disputes; tenancy; ACC, WINZ; Immigration and insurance. We also have an advocate who can help with Work and Income issues. Our office is located in Hamilton and we can help people living in the entire Waikato roopu. All appointments can be made by phoning 0800 529482, emailing [email protected] or through our website https://www.clwaikato.org.nz/
We are located at Level 2, 109 Angelsea Street in Hamilton (across the road from the Court House)
