David Stevens Criminal Defence Lawyer | Murder & Serious Crime Specialists

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Cornerstone Chambers is a specialist criminal law practice based in central Auckland. The firm is led by David Stevens, an experienced criminal lawyer who specialises in serious crime and acts as both defence counsel and Crown prosecutor.

The practice offers comprehensive criminal law services, with particular expertise in jury trials, bail applications, discharge without conviction applications, and appeals to the High Court, Court of Appeal and Supreme Court. The firm handles cases ranging from traffic offences to murder, including high-profile trials involving significant media attention.

Drawing on extensive experience in departmental prosecutions, the firm also handles matters involving various government agencies including the Department of Corrections, Inland Revenue Department, Department of Conservation, Ministry for Primary Industries, Immigration New Zealand, and the SPCA. As an approved legal aid provider (PAL4), the practice accepts both private and legal aid instructions for all criminal matters, appeals, and proceeds of crime cases.

23+ years
of combined experience
12+ years
of experience on average per lawyer
Lawyers admitted to the following courts:
  • Auckland High Court
  • Dunedin High Court
Can provide Legal Aid in the following cases:
  • Civil
  • Court of Appeal and Supreme Court
  • Criminal General
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Practices In:

Criminal Law

They specialise in:
  • Bail
  • Murder and Manslaughter
  • Drug Offences
  • Assault
  • Domestic violence
  • Criminal Appeal
  • Sentencing
  • Traffic Offences

Civil Litigation & Disputes Law

They specialise in:
  • Litigation

Administrative & Public Law Law

They specialise in:
  • Government & Tribunal Matters

Location:

Level 3/4 Vulcan Lane, Auckland Central, Auckland 1010

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