For criminal lawyers
Founding places for Canterbury criminal lawyers
Criminal matters are urgent by nature. People searching for a criminal lawyer usually need someone who can respond quickly, speak plainly, and tell them what happens next.
Lawmateanz matches people with independent lawyers based on what they describe. We are opening in Canterbury first and are building our first group of lawyers there.
How it works for lawyers
- Free to list, and your first client match is free.
- After that, a flat monthly fee: NZ$150 founding price for the first 10 lawyers in a region, then NZ$250. No commission and no share of your fees.
- We check practising certificates before anyone is listed.
Client requests depend on demand in your area and are not guaranteed.
What people are looking for
- Being charged and needing advice about a first appearance
- Traffic and driving offences
- Family and domestic violence matters
- Drug and dishonesty charges
- Advice before speaking to police
Standing out in criminal work
Let clients know how quickly you reply and whether you can see people at short notice. For urgent work, availability is often what decides who gets the call.
Questions lawyers ask
Do you handle legal aid matters?
Lawmateanz is a directory and matching service, and you set your own fees and terms with each client. Say on your profile if you take legal aid work.
Is there a guarantee of enquiries?
No. Client requests depend on demand in your area and are not guaranteed.
What do you check before listing me?
Your practising certificate, against the NZ Law Society register.
Claim a founding place
Free to list, and your first client match is free. No commission and no share of your fees.
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