Philip Hamlin Criminal Defence Lawyer

Philip is an experienced Criminal Barrister with extensive involvement across a wide range of criminal trials, appeals, and related civil hearings.

 
Green+Wave+background.jpg
 

About Philip

Philip is a former Crown Prosecutor with over 40 years’ of experience.

Phil is recognised for his expertise in a number of important areas including sex crimes, child abuse and homicides, expert evidence cases, appeals, pornography and computer-internet crime. He has appeared in a number of significant trials including murder, attempted murder, serious assaults, drugs, fraud and sex crimes.

Phil is an expert in defending his clients at trial, advising them on practical options in relation to each step in the process, engaging a range of experts to assist in their defence, and dealing with the many issues that arise when appearing in Court as a defendant.

Phil is able to take instructions privately and is an approved criminal legal aid provider.

Qualifications

  • BA (majoring in Psychology) – University of Auckland

  • LLB (Hons) – University of Auckland

  • MJur (Distinction) – University of Auckland

  • Admitted as a barrister and solicitor in New Zealand (1982)

  • Admitted as a solicitor in Queensland and Victoria (Australia) (1984)

 Areas of Practice

Our disciplined approach to resolving your legal issues will produce the best possible outcome.

Sex Crimes

Sexual violation by rape

Indecent assault

Unlawful sexual connection

Possession/distribution/making of objectionable material

Historic sexual offences

Appeals

Appeal against Conviction

Appeal against Sentence

Fresh Evidence appeal

Royal Prerogative of Mercy Application

Violence/Assaults

Murder/manslaughter

Threaten to kill or cause GBH

Aggravated robbery

Assault

Male Assault Female

Breach of Protection Order

Kidnapping

Threatening behavior

Drug Offences

Manufacturing, possession, and supply (class A, B and C)

Importation (class A, B and C)

Cultivation

Traffic

Careless driving causing injury/death

Drinking and driving

Driving under the influence

Careless or reckless driving

Failing to stop

Driving without a licence

Driving while disqualified

Limited licences

Parole

Application for parole (first or subsequent)

Section 26 application for parole

Application to vary ESO conditions

Appeals against ESO

 

Our Process

One size does not fit all when it comes to your legal needs. We craft a strategy specific to your desired outcome.