A specialist criminal defence team across Auckland and Northland — led by Principal Sumudu Thode, with senior lawyers, lawyers, law clerks and a support team. Whatever you’re facing, there’s someone here who can help.
Criminal defence and Legal Aid to PAL 4, including cases carrying life imprisonment. Vice President of the Criminal Bar Association of New Zealand.
Criminal defence, Legal Aid PAL 3 and parole hearings. Often appointed by the Court as Stand-by Counsel or Amicus.
Over 20 years in the NZ Police before defence. Legal Aid PAL 1; duty lawyer at Whangārei and Kaitaia District Courts.
Former Police Sergeant and Prosecutor of 12+ years, now defending — with an insider’s knowledge of the system.
Prisoner advocacy and human rights, from the District Court to Supreme Court appeals.
Final-year LLB at the University of Auckland with a strong interest in criminal law.
Final-year LLB at the University of Auckland, based in our Albany office. Passionate about access to justice.
Deep knowledge of the criminal justice system and court processes; our Practice Manager since 2021.
Supports our lawyers with Ministry of Justice obligations and invoicing; with the firm since 2019.