Lorraine Smith is a high profile Auckland based trial Criminal Law Barrister specialising in murder, manslaughter, sexual violation, violent assaults, all drug charges, fraud and burglary down to charges of disorderly behaviour.
She has over 30 years of experience in criminal law and acts for clients on a legally aided and private basis. Under the present system of Legal Aid it is only possible to choose your own lawyer for matters carrying up to 10 years imprisonment.
Lorraine has been admitted as a Barrister and Solicitor by the Supreme Court in New Zealand and the Supreme Courts in Victoria and Sydney in Australia.
