Community Law Waikato

General information

Who are we?
Community Law Waikato (formerly The Hamilton District Community Law Centre) was set up in 1995 to provide free legal services to those 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 5 Solicitors, 1 legal assistant, 2 administrators and a Community Development Coordinator.
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.

Our office is located in Hamilton but we cover the greater Waikato area. We are able to interview by phone if access is an issue; and we also travel to outreach clinics in the following areas:

Tokoroa
Mondays - Weekly
Tokoroa Budget Advisory Service
Ph: 07 886 4361 for an appointment

Tekuiti
Tuesday's - Fortnightly
Te Kuiti Community Link,
Ph: 0800 529 482 for an appointment

Huntly
Wednesdays - Fortnightly
Huntly Community Link
Ph: 0800 529 482 for an appointment

Raglan
As Required,
Ph: 07 825 8142

Te Aroha
Thursday's - Fortnightly
Te Aroha CAB
Ph: 07 884 8037 for an appointment

Putaruru
Monday's - Fortnightly
Overdale Community Centre,
Ph: 07 883 8771 for an appointment

Thames
Wednesday's -Fortnightly
Thames Community Link
Ph: 0800 529 482 for an appointment

Our main office can be contacted by phoning 07 839 0770 or email admin@hamiltonclc.org.nz
We are located at Level 2, 109 Angelsea Street in Hamilton (across the road from the Court House)