Criminal defence. Appeals. Rights-based advocacy.

James Olsen is a criminal barrister based in Auckland, appearing in serious criminal trials and appeals throughout New Zealand.

Expertise

Specialist criminal defence, appellate advocacy, and rights-based litigation across serious matters in New Zealand courts.

Conviction, sentence, bail, pre-trial, and Solicitor-General appeals.

Sensitive allegations handled with discretion and detailed evidential analysis.

Violence charges involving identification, intent, causation, and self-defence.

Possession, supply, importation, conspiracy, search, and surveillance issues.

Search and seizure, admissibility, delay, disclosure, and fair trial rights.

Updates and notes on appellate decisions, criminal procedure, and matters of interest from James Olsen's practice.

James Olsen, Barrister. Atlas Chambers, Auckland.