Bean Law: Boutique Criminal Defence & Family Law Specialists in Christchurch

Bean Law is a boutique litigation firm based in Christchurch, specialising in criminal defence and family law matters. The firm regularly appears before the District Court, Family Court, Parole Board, High Court and Court of Appeal, defending clients' rights and liberties across New Zealand.

The firm brings together expertise in criminal defence, with particular strength in serious criminal matters including murder, sexual offences, and drug-related crimes. Their practice encompasses scientific and forensic evidence interpretation, leveraging unique capabilities in analysing complex technical evidence for criminal trials.

Beyond criminal law, Bean Law provides comprehensive family law services including care and contact matters, parenting orders, and protection orders. The firm also specialises in traffic law, environmental prosecutions, animal law matters, and both criminal and civil appeals. They offer services through both private instruction and legal aid, maintaining high-level legal aid categorisation for the most serious criminal matters.