Kayes Fletcher Walker - Criminal Law Specialists & Crown Solicitor

Kayes Fletcher Walker is the Office of the Manukau Crown Solicitor, established in 2014 and appointed to the Crown Solicitor role in May 2015. The firm comprises 44 lawyers, 1 law clerk and 15 support staff, specialising exclusively in criminal litigation and prosecution services for the South Auckland region.

As the office of the Manukau Crown Solicitor, the firm is responsible for prosecuting serious crime including murder, manslaughter, sexual violence, indecent assault, serious violence, drug offending, property crimes and fraud. Their experienced solicitors handle complex criminal cases with extensive expertise in high-stakes prosecutions.

Beyond criminal prosecution, Kayes Fletcher Walker acts for various Government departments in regulatory prosecutions, extended supervision orders, coronial inquiries, disciplinary proceedings, extradition requests, proceeds of crime matters, and appeals. The firm prides itself on being public-spirited, diligent, and collegial, building a Crown Solicitor's office that reflects its community while prosecuting crime firmly but fairly in collaboration with justice sector partners.