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.
- Auckland High Court
- Dunedin High Court
- Civil
- Court of Appeal and Supreme Court
- Criminal General
Practices In:
Criminal Law
- Bail
- Murder and Manslaughter
- Drug Offences
- Assault
- Domestic violence
- Criminal Appeal
- Sentencing
- Traffic Offences
Civil Litigation & Disputes Law
- Litigation
Administrative & Public Law Law
- Government & Tribunal Matters
Location:
Level 3/4 Vulcan Lane, Auckland Central, Auckland 1010
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