McGowan Keam Lawyers: Expert Criminal, Family & Civil Legal Services Auckland

McGowan Keam Lawyers, formerly Keam Law, is an Auckland-based legal practice founded in 2016 by Dr Richard Keam, specialising in criminal and family law. Based in Auckland Central, the firm represents clients in the Family Court, District Court, High Court, Court of Appeal and Supreme Court nationwide, with a commitment to effective, solution-oriented advice and strong advocacy.

Led by Managing Director Dr Richard Keam, the firm has a large team of senior associates, associates and lawyers. Its criminal law team provides defence representation for a wide range of charges including murder and manslaughter, sexual violence, violence and family harm, fraud and financial offences, harmful digital communications, and drug-related and driving-related offences. In family law, the firm provides supportive representation for parenting orders, protection orders, relationship property disputes and Oranga Tamariki matters.

McGowan Keam accepts both private instructions and Legal Aid clients, providing legal aid services in criminal, family and proceeds of crime matters. The firm also helps clients complete Legal Aid applications or requests for reconsideration, and can attend with interpreters or communication assistants.