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About Us

Mō Mātou

We provide free, confidential legal information, assistance and education to the Marlborough community

About Us - Mō Mātou

We provide free, confidential legal information, assistance and education to the Marlborough community who have unmet legal needs.  We are a not-for-profit organization, funded by the Ministry of Justice.

Community Law Marlborough is an incorporated society that has been operating since 1996.  We are governed by a dedicated team of volunteers on the Board of Governance.

Our caseworkers are experienced advocates who will assist you.  We offer our services by way of appointment, phone and email.  Drop-ins are welcome depending on availability. Zoom meetings are also available.

Our Team : Stephanie Moses - PGDip Dispute Resolution - Manager | Marianne Startup - Solicitor | Dharshini Ramanathan - Solicitor | Kent Arnott - Solicitor | Lynall - Māori Liaison/Caseworker | Jenna Baker - Māori Liaison/Caseworker | Jaimee Craddock - Receptionist/Admin

 You can find our Blenheim office located at 14 Market Street.

Management Committee

Community Law Marlborough is very fortunate to have a strong, robust and enthusiastic board of goverance.  They set our Strategic goals and objectives. The Management committee is elected by our members at our Annual General Meeting.

Management Committee 2025

Jill Van Angeren- Chairperson

Louise Pope - Treasurer

Sarah-Jane Jessop - Law Society Representative

Audrey Dorsey - Community Organisation Representative

Gemma McKinney - Māori Representative

Liz Collyns - Board Member

Ronelle Baker - Board Member

Lapu Oliver - Board Member