36 years in practice
Mahikeng, North West
11 Agaat Avenue, Riviera Park, Mahikeng, North West Province
+27 (0)18 381 7495
26 years in practice
Mahikeng, North West
9 Aerodrome Street, Industrial Site, Mahikeng, 2735018 011 4002
16 years in practice
Mahikeng, North West
6451 Mongana Street, Golfview, Mahikeng, North West Province018 061 1151We found 3 firms in Mahikeng that take on criminal law matters, out of 6 firms listed in the town. Maree & Maree Inc Attorneys has been practising the longest, at 36 years, followed by Nico Heath Incorporated and Morweng Attorneys. 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. The magistrate's court that serves Mahikeng is the Mmabatho (Mafikeng) Magistrate's Court. The nearest Legal Aid SA office is in Mahikeng itself: Legal Aid SA Mafikeng Local Office, Borekelong House, behind Mega City Complex, next to Department of Home Affairs, Mahikeng, 2745. 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 Mahikeng are usually at the Mmabatho (Mafikeng) 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 Mahikeng is Legal Aid SA Mafikeng Local Office.
