Auckland Criminal Law Services

Adam Holland - Auckland Criminal Lawyer

​Facing a criminal charge or investigation can be daunting. It usually involves an individual pitted against the power and resources of the state and, for many, there is a misconception that if someone is being investigated or charged they must be guilty. If you find yourself in that situation, it's absolutely critical that you instruct an experienced criminal defence lawyer to protect your liberty and reputation.


Legal representation often begins before any criminal charges have been laid. We are routinely instructed by clients seeking clear and easy to understand advice on how best to respond to a criminal investigation. Instructing a criminal lawyer means inserting a layer of protection between the client and prosecuting agency and we have had considerable success working with both parties to ensure criminal charges are not pursued.


If you are charged with a criminal offence, we can immediately step in to guide you through the Court process, including helping to ensure you secure bail, explaining the evidence against you and working as your representative in dealings with the Police. We will sit down with you and plan a strategy for the weeks and months ahead so that you are never in the dark about what happens next. 


Many criminal cases end with some sort of resolution, where the Police offer you a lesser charge if you plead guilty, saving the time and expense of a trial. In these negotiations, we are able to stand by you and ensure you are able to leverage the best possible arrangement. We have particular expertise in successfully applying to avoid criminal convictions altogether for our clients.

Adam Holland - Auckland Barrister

If resolution is not possible, Adam over 20 years’ experience successfully running criminal jury and Judge-alone trials on charges ranging from traffic matters through to serious sex cases, drug offending cases and murder cases. Adam’s success stories and client feedback are testament to his client focused and success driven approach - getting in touch with him will make you one step closer to successfully resolving your criminal charges or legal problems.


We also recognise that the best results are achieved through a team approach. Adam is supported by a dedicated group of fellow professionals who regularly work with him to achieve the desired best outcome. This includes a staff lawyer (Zoe Butcher-McGunnigle), medical and forensic specialists, psychiatrists, drug rehabilitation experts, scientists, interpreters and private investigators (including those fluent in other languages, including Mandarin and Cantonese). This team approach helps ensure a successful outcome for our clients.

Adam Holland - Criminal Law Services

We realize that there are many different criminal defence services our clients need. That's why we focus on delivering exceptional criminal law services that help our clients through tough times. Adam has experience dealing with:​

  • ​Drug cases
  • Sexual Cases
  • Serious Violence Cases
  • Bail Applications
  • Discharge Without Conviction
  • Police Station Representation
  • Criminal appeals
  • Other Criminal Law Cases


Not sure if Adam can help you with a criminal defence service you are looking for? Don't hesitate to contact us - we would love to talk and see how we can help you!

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