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.
- Hamilton High Court
- Family matters, including free initial family legal advice
- Criminal charges, including the most serious · Duty lawyer at court · Advice at the police station · Parole
- Appeals to the Court of Appeal and Supreme Court
Practices In:
Criminal Law
- Assault
- Drug Offences
- Murder and Manslaughter
- Sexual Offences
- Traffic Offences
- Criminal Appeal
- Robbery Offences
Family Law Law
- Child Support
- Children & Parenting
- Divorce
- Protection Orders
Civil Litigation & Disputes Law
- General Civil Disputes
Animal Law Law
- Animal Welfare
Environmental & Planning Law
Location:
Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8140, New Zealand
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