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Graeme Newell

Defence Lawyer

Graeme is a senior defence lawyer specialising in criminal law since 1988. Throughout his distinguished career, he has successfully defended clients in jury trials in the District Court and the High Court on a full spectrum of criminal offences.

Graeme established Federal Chambers and is a past president of the New Zealand Criminal Bar Association. He has extensive courtroom experience and strong advocacy skills earning him a respected reputation.

He may be directly instructed in certain matters, or instructed through a solicitor, depending on the case.

Graeme’s legal practice covers a broad spectrum of criminal defence services, including but not limited to serious assault and violent offences, drug charges, sexual offences, fraud and white-collar crime (regulatory prosecutions), murder and manslaughter cases.

Graeme works alongside a capable junior barrister with strong legal research skills and fluency in written and spoken Chinese (Mandarin).

Whether you are facing a criminal charge, seeking legal representation for a family member, or require expert trial advocacy, Graeme offers strategic, experienced, and effective legal advice.