68 years in practice
Empangeni, KwaZulu-Natal
Yellowood Lodge, 6 Norman Tedder Lane, Empangeni, KwaZulu-Natal
+27 (0)35 772 3516 Docex: 6 Empangeni
34 years in practice
Empangeni, KwaZulu-Natal
9 Union Street, Empangeni035 780 7200
Law Firm
Empangeni, KwaZulu-Natal
Kingfisher Court, Unit 3B, 7 Addison Street, Empangeni+27 (0)35 792 2013 Docex: 8 EmpangeniWe found 3 firms in Empangeni that take on criminal law matters, out of 4 firms listed in the town. Schreiber Smith Attorneys has been practising the longest, at 68 years, followed by Duvenage Inc. All of them have a full profile on our site, with their people, history and the courts they use.
If you or a family member has been arrested, getting a criminal lawyer involved early can make a real difference, especially at the bail stage. Section 35 of the Constitution gives every arrested and accused person the right to a legal representative. If you cannot afford one, Legal Aid South Africa may be able to help.
Anyone arrested must be brought before a court within 48 hours, and the first appearance and bail application usually happen at the local magistrate's court. Local matters are heard at the Empangeni Magistrate's Court at 6 Union Street, Empangeni 3880. The nearest Legal Aid SA office is in Empangeni itself: Legal Aid SA Empangeni Local Office, Mazuli House, 7 Maxwell Street, Empangeni, 3008. Legal Aid helps people who pass its means test, mainly in criminal, family and eviction matters.
Do not make statements to the police without legal advice. Contact a criminal lawyer as soon as possible so they can attend the bail application, which normally happens within 48 hours of arrest.
Legal Aid South Africa provides legal representation to people who qualify under its means test. Ask for Legal Aid at court if you cannot afford a private lawyer.
Look for a firm that regularly appears in the local courts, ask whether they offer after-hours bail help, and agree on fees in writing before work starts.
First appearances and bail applications for Empangeni are usually at the Empangeni Magistrate's Court. Serious cases can be moved to the Regional Court or the High Court.
Legal Aid South Africa helps people who qualify under its means test. The closest office to Empangeni is Legal Aid SA Empangeni Local Office.
