Legal Services
Appeals
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This includes:
Conviction and Sentence appeals to Court of Appeal of New Zealand
Applications for leave to appeal to the Supreme Court of New Zealand
A successful appeal requires meticulous analysis of the trial record, identification of legal error, and persuasive written and oral submissions. Sam's background as a Crown Solicitor — where he regularly appeared as a respondent in the Court of Appeal — gives him a detailed understanding of what appellate courts look for.
Strict time limits apply to appeals. If you believe an error has been made in your case, contact Sam as soon as possible for a confidential consultation.
To understand your options please get in touch for a confidential consultation
Don’t roll the dice
Engage a seasoned Defence Lawyer
Sam accepts private instructions throughout New Zealand. He provides transparent fees on both an hourly or fixed-fee basis.
Sam is an approved legal aid provider up to PAL4 and at the Court of Appeal/Supreme Court level.

