Criminal Defence Investigations
Independent investigation that supports defence counsel and their clients — led by former Criminal Investigation Branch and NZ Police professionals.
Defence investigation by people who know how the case is built
A strong defence depends on independent investigation. Because our team includes former CIB detectives and serving-experience New Zealand Police officers, we understand exactly how a prosecution case is assembled — and where it can be tested.
We work alongside Wellington defence lawyers on Legal Aid and privately funded matters, locating and interviewing witnesses, reviewing disclosure, examining scenes, and preparing clear evidential reports and briefs. Our role is always independent and factual: to ensure the full picture is before the court.
Defence support we provide
Witness Location & Interviews
Tracing and interviewing witnesses, with signed statements prepared for proceedings.
Disclosure Review
Examining police disclosure to identify gaps, inconsistencies and lines of enquiry.
Scene Examination
Attending and documenting scenes to test the prosecution narrative.
Legal Aid Matters
Experienced handling of Legal Aid investigation instructions for defence counsel.
Evidential Reporting
Court-ready reports and briefs of evidence prepared to a professional standard.
Expert Coordination
Liaising with forensic and technical experts to support the defence case.
Building a defence case?
Engage an independent, experienced defence investigator. Call for a confidential discussion with our Wellington team.