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Can’t Afford a Defence Criminal Lawyer? Legal Aid can Help.

The Lumme Rynderman criminal defence law firm is a “preferred supplier” of Legal Aid services. "Preferred suppliers" are private law firms doing work on behalf of legal Aid for clients applying for legal aid.

If you are charged with a criminal offence and you are unable to afford a criminal defence lawyer, you can apply for Legal Aid to allocate you a lawyer.The organisation provides legal help to financially disadvantaged people for criminal law, family law and civil law matters.

You can either lodge your application directly with Legal Aid, or through our firm.

If your application is approved, and Legal Aid appoints us, our criminal law firm then represents you as required, while deferring to Legal Aid to cover your fee payment.

Legal Aid History

The Legal Aid Office (QLD) was established in 1979 and evolved from the recognition of state and federal governments of the great need to provide financially and socially disadvantaged people with access to legal representation and other legal services.

In 1997, Legal Aid Queensland was established under the Legal Aid Queensland Act 1997. It is a statutory authority managed by its own board of directors. It replaces the former Legal Aid Office (Queensland), which was run by the Legal Aid Commission of Queensland.

The organisation is funded by the Queensland Government to undertake state law matters such as those aforementioned. Other sources of funding for such matters include client contributions and interest on invested Legal Aid Queensland funds.

See what our clients are saying


  • Simpsons Gas Service
    3 months ago
    I recently needed the service of Chris Lumme from Lumme Rynderman Legal regarding a traffic infringement for a seatbelt fine. I found Chris to be extremely professional and courteous. His knowledge of the Traffic infringements and the review process was very impressive. Thanks to his assistance in bringing to my notice my rights for a review and the excellent advice he gave me . I was able to get the information required for Chris to complete my review of the traffic infringement notice . It was successful, the infringement fine was waived. I highly recommend Chris Lumme and his office for any legal matters .

  • Luke Lawrence
    4 months ago
    Chris demonstrated the highest level of professionalism and trustworthiness during a very difficult time for me and my family. Luckily we were referred to this particular law firm. Chris and his team were second to none with getting things done efficiently. They committed to the task like a dog with a bone! Great results guys, I cannot thank you enough. To anyone contemplating using this service I strongly advise you to do so. Thanks again 🙏

  • Jana Stadelmann
    4 months ago
    Chris is extremely knowledgeable and generous with his time. I will be highly recommending him to all friends and family.

  • Barry Richardson
    5 months ago
    Could not be happier with the service provided from Chris, he was extremely transparent when explaining the process as well as achieving a great result for me.

  • Jason
    2 months ago
    Very good

Ready to get started with the right advice?

The advice that you're given can greatly affect your human rights. The timeliness of this advice is equally important.
Contacting our criminal law solicitors at the earliest opportunity is critical. Don't wait until after the Police have finished executing their search warrant or have arrested you.
The Police have just told you that you have the right to contact a friend, relative or lawyer because you should do that.

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