Stewart Sluis Barrister - Criminal & Family Law Experts Greymouth

Stewart Sluis is a highly experienced barrister and advocate based in Greymouth on the West Coast of the South Island. With over 20 years of experience in the New Zealand Court system, he has defended and prosecuted over 500 trials in courts throughout New Zealand. As a former Police Prosecutor and Southern Region Police Prosecutor Trainer, he brings a deep understanding of how the system works and what it takes to achieve the best results for clients.

The firm specialises in criminal law, family law, and traffic matters. Stewart's criminal case experience includes a wide range of charges, from aggravated robbery and arson to driving and sexual offences. He is also a Legal Aid provider with extensive experience in Family Court matters, including initiating and defending applications for protection orders, and acting in disputes concerning the care and guardianship of children. His traffic law services encompass excess breath/blood alcohol prosecutions, limited work licences, dangerous driving matters, and special applications to retain driver licences.

As a proud resident of the West Coast for more than five years, Stewart has made it his permanent home and has a passion for helping members of his community with their legal needs. The firm is supported by paralegal Pippa Sluis, who brings over 20 years of experience in the legal and criminal justice fields and a BA (Hons) in Criminal Justice, providing thorough case preparation, research, and support to ensure clients receive the highest standard of legal representation.