When can I see a duty lawyer?

You can see a duty lawyer on the morning of your court appearance. You should attend the court and ask to see the duty lawyer well before the time noted for your appearance in court.

The duty lawyer is usually in attendance from 9am and sees people on a 'first come, first served' basis. You should try to get to court by 8:30am. If you arrive after 10am, you may be too late to see the duty lawyer. If you are appearing in court in the afternoon, a duty lawyer will not usually be available.