DOYLE’S GUIDE

Steven has been recognised as a Leading Criminal Defence Lawyer in Auckland by the Doyle’s Guide since it began in 2020 through until 2024. In 2024 Steven was again recognised in the “Leading” category of the Doyle’s Guide.

Steven is a well-respected specialist in Criminal defence. He is regularly instructed to act for clients facing allegations of serious crime, including Serious Drug Offending, Fraud Offending, Human Trafficking and Murder/Manslaughter offences. He has appeared, and is available for instruction, across all Courts in New Zealand. Steven has a reputation amongst clients and other lawyers for his work-ethic and meticulous preparation to ensure that he can achieve the best result possible for you. He is an effective and persuasive advocate in Court.

AREAS OF PRACTICE

Criminal Law

Appeals

Criminal Proceeds

Regulatory Prosecutions (WorkSafe NZ, Customs etc);

Medico-Legal

Coronial Inquests.

BAIL

Steven regularly appears for clients seeking bail in both the District Court and the High Court in relation to all manner of charges. Steven will ensure that the Court is fully informed of all relevant matters including preparing and submitting evidence to the Court when necessary to secure bail. You can be assured that Steven will forcefully and skilfully advance an application for bail on your behalf.

TRIAL

Steven is an effective and formidable Trial lawyer. Steven has been involved in a number of high profile and serious Trials for clients charged with a range of alleged offending including, Serious Drug Offending, Human Trafficking and Murder. Steven is available to accept private instructions and in certain cases he will accept instructions on Legal Aid.

APPEALS

Steven is a very capable appellate lawyer. He will be meticulous in his review of your case and can identify whether there are grounds of appeal that can be advanced and he will provide you with honest advice. Steven has appeared as Counsel in the Court of Appeal and Supreme Court and is available to accept private instructions and instructions on Legal Aid for all appeals.

PROCEEDS OF CRIME

Steven has experience in dealing with proceedings in the High Court relating to the restraint of or forfeiture of property said to be the proceeds of crime. It can be very stressful to find yourself in a position where your finances and assets are restrained by the authorities. Steven can provide you with pragmatic and effective advice to ensure that a solution is reached for you moving forward.  

Steven can utilise a team of experts, whom he works regularly with, to assist your defence including forensic scientists, private investigators, psychiatrists, interpreters and other specialists.

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

New Zealand Law Society

New Zealand Bar Association

Criminal Bar Association

Defence Lawyers Association of New Zealand