Annabel Cresswell is a Barrister specialising in criminal law. She appears regularly for her clients in the District Courts and High Courts throughout New Zealand and also in the Court of Appeal.
Annabel Cresswell has been practicing criminal law exclusively for 16 years. She has focused on her strength as a jury trial lawyer in this time. She has a strong Court presence and has been described as a fearless advocate. She believes strongly in human rights and fighting for those who are wrongly accused, or marginalised by society. Annabel will represent both the advantaged and disadvantaged with passion and compassion.
Annabel knows how to carefully analyse a prosecution case. She will look at police conduct and procedure, and identify where possible miscarriages of justice have occurred. She understands the impact that a criminal investigation has on her clients. She will prepare a case meticulously, ensuring she has a total grasp of the detail. She will work to win a case at an early stage where possible. She will be available to support and help her clients through the criminal process.
