34 years in practice
Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal
Unit 8, Palm Court Building, 13 Lira Link, Richards Bay
+27 (0)35 780 7200
22 years in practice
Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal
Unit 19, First Floor, Partridge Place, Cnr Link & Tassel-berry, CBD, Richards Bay+27 (0)35 789 9321
14 years in practice
Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal
4th floor, Old Absa Building, Lakeview Terrace, Bullion Boulevard, Richards Bay067 927 7113
8 years in practice
Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal
Office17 ZCBF, 6 Guldengracht, Richards Bay, 3900We found 4 firms in Richards Bay that take on criminal law matters, out of 7 firms listed in the town. Duvenage Inc has been practising the longest, at 34 years, followed by Lambert & Associates and Reena Rajgopaul Attorneys 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. Richards Bay has its own magistrate's court, the Richards Bay Branch Court at 2 Pasetta Parade, Richards Bay. The nearest Legal Aid SA office is in Empangeni, about 14 km away: 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 Richards Bay are usually at the Richards Bay Branch 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 Richards Bay is Legal Aid SA Empangeni Local Office, about 14 km away.
