I was admitted as a Barrister and Solicitor in 2011. Prior to this I worked for the Ministry of Justice in the criminal section which sparked my passion for law. I started my career in Tauranga before moving home to Hamilton in the Waikato. During this time I worked for the Public Defence Service which is the biggest criminal law firm in New Zealand. I am now a Barrister Sole and have been working for myself since 2016.
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I will work with you to obtain the best outcome available. We will discuss your options so that you can make an informed decision. Having input into your case will empower you to make the best decision for you. I will listen to you and do the best I can to advocate for you. I can be engaged on a private basis or through legal aid.
I look forward to hearing from you.
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Here are some of the cases I can help you with...
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Traffic charges:
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If you have been charged with driving while disqualified or suspended, failing to stop, careless driving etc.​
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If you have been charged with excess breath alcohol or excess blood alcohol charges (formally known as drunk driving or driving under the influence).
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Limited Licence applications:
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A limited licence allows you to drive for work purposes or some other specified purpose.
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I charge $1,300 (including GST) for a limited licence application.
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There will also be an additional court filing fee, which is $165 (if you have been disqualified from driving) or $325 (if you have been suspended from driving for excess demerit points).
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Criminal charges:
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If you have been charged with assault, burglary, theft and other dishonesty charges, drug possession etc.
Parole matters:
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Recall application hearings - when the probation service apply to have you returned to prison to continue serving your sentence.
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Parole Hearings and preparation for parole - to secure a grant of release on parole.
Other applications:
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Applications for a discharge without conviction (section 106 of the Sentencing Act 2002).
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Applications to substitute a disqualification for a community based sentence (section 94 of the Land Transport Act 1998) - sometimes you can apply to keep your licence when you need it. Instead of a disqualification, the court can impose a community based sentence such as community work, supervision or community detention.
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Applications to reduce or avoid a mandatory disqualification (section 81 of the Land Transport Act 1998) - sometimes you can avoid being disqualified entirely or you could be sentenced to a shorter disqualification.
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If there is something else not covered above then get in touch with me via my contact page to discuss.