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

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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.

32+ years
of combined experience
16+ years
of experience on average per lawyer
Lawyers admitted to the following courts:
  • Hamilton High Court
Can provide Legal Aid in the following cases:
  • Court of Appeal and Supreme Court
  • Criminal General
  • Family
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Practices In:

Criminal Law

They specialise in:
  • Assault
  • Drug Offences
  • Murder and Manslaughter
  • Sexual Offences
  • Traffic Offences

Family Law

They specialise in:
  • Child support
  • Children & Parenting
  • Divorce

Civil Litigation & Disputes Law

They specialise in:
  • Litigation

Animal Law Law

They specialise in:
  • Animal Welfare

Environmental & Planning Law

They generally practice in this area

Location:

Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8140, New Zealand

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