Criminal Lawyers in Auckland

Criminal Law

Criminal representation for all charges Auckland Wide including North Shore, Auckland, Waitakere and Manukau

I am a Criminal defence lawyer based on the North Shore. I deal with criminal and traffic matters. I can assist with discharges without conviction and work licences.

Annabel Ives is a criminal defence barrister who has focused increasingly on work in the trial jurisdiction specialising in drug charges and offences of violence including aggravated robbery, wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm and kidnapping. Her practice is largely based in the Auckland District Court however in recent years she has appeared regularly in trials in the Auckland High Court. Annabel has conducted trials and hearings in Courts as diverse as Rotorua, Kaikohe and Gisborne.

Matai Chambers barristers have extensive experience in criminal defence and prosecution, employment law, fraud & white collar crime. Our barristers are also experienced appellate counsel, who have appeared in all sorts of appeals from the High Court up to the Supreme Court of Aotearoa/New Zealand.

Pohutukawa Chambers was established in 2022 by Annabel Ives, Jo Wickliffe and Annabel Cresswell. We saw the need for a female-led criminal chambers to represent and advocate for our clients. We take a modern approach towards strong representation in the courtroom. We are three leading barristers who are paving the way for practicing in a flexible, online and social media savvy climate. We are aware of the race and gender issues which pervade the criminal justice system, and we have the experience and understanding to deal with these challenges.