Do I have to book to see a duty lawyer?
No, you cannot book to see a duty lawyer. To see the duty lawyer it is best to turn up at the court or tribunal at 9.00 am - 9.15 am and ask court staff to tell you where the duty lawyer is. The duty lawyer has many people to see so you may have to wait.
If your matter is to start in court before you have spoken to the duty lawyer, ask the magistrate, judge or tribunal member if they can move your matter to a later time, so that you can get advice from the duty lawyer.

