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117 years in practice
Witbank, Mpumalanga
58 years in practice
Witbank, Mpumalanga
17 years in practice
Witbank, Mpumalanga
15 years in practice
Witbank, Mpumalanga
15 years in practice
Witbank, Mpumalanga
8 years in practice
Witbank, Mpumalanga
8 years in practice
Witbank, Mpumalanga
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Witbank, Mpumalanga
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Witbank, Mpumalanga
Almost all of the 10 law firms we list in Witbank take on criminal law matters, which shows how central this work is for local practices. The longest established are Harvey Nortje Wagner & Motimele Attorneys (117 years), Van Heerden & Brummer Attorneys (58 years) and Cavanagh & Richards Attorneys (17 years). 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. Witbank has its own magistrate's court, the eMalahleni (Witbank) Magistrate's Court. The nearest Legal Aid SA office is in Witbank itself: Legal Aid SA eMalahleni (Witbank) Local Office, 17 cnr Northey and Botha Streets, eMalahleni, 1035. 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 Witbank are usually at the eMalahleni (Witbank) 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 Witbank is Legal Aid SA eMalahleni (Witbank) Local Office.