Criminal Lawyer Auckland
Annabel Maxwell-Scott KC
When you're facing criminal charges, you need a lawyer who has genuine trial experience, not just advice from behind a desk. With 30 years defending serious cases across the UK and New Zealand, Annabel Maxwell-Scott KC (King's Counsel) provides direct, strategic representation for clients throughout Auckland.
Criminal defence you can rely on, from start to finish.
From your first police interview through to jury trial, Annabel personally handles every stage of your case for clients across Auckland. No surprises, just clear advice and strong advocacy when it matters most.
proven trial experience
Three decades leading serious criminal trials in England and New Zealand, including over 300 jury trials.
straightforward advice
Honest, practical guidance from your first meeting, so you always know where you stand and what happens next.
discreet & personal service
Total discretion and Annabel's personal attention from start to finish. Your case is never passed off and forgotten.
30 years of criminal trial experience, translated into calm, strategic representation for anyone facing serious charges in Auckland.
Annabel is a King's Counsel (KC) and has worked as a criminal barrister for 30 years, practising firstly in England and then from 2010 in Auckland. She has prosecuted and defended serious crime throughout that time and conducted well over 300 jury trials.
Annabel has been lead counsel in a vast array of criminal cases from murder, sexual and violent offending through to large scale drug and fraud matters.
Annabel regularly appears in the Appellate courts and advises on the prospects of appeals against conviction and sentence. She also conducts proceeds of crime proceedings. Annabel is a panel prosecutor for the Crown Solicitor, Manukau and Northland.
Between 2020 and 2022 Annabel was the Deputy Solicitor-General of the Cook Islands.
Annabel has been lead counsel in a vast array of criminal cases from murder, sexual and violent offending through to large scale drug and fraud matters.
Annabel regularly appears in the Appellate courts and advises on the prospects of appeals against conviction and sentence. She also conducts proceeds of crime proceedings. Annabel is a panel prosecutor for the Crown Solicitor, Manukau and Northland.
Between 2020 and 2022 Annabel was the Deputy Solicitor-General of the Cook Islands.
Criminal charges we defend
Whatever charge you're facing, from assault and drug offences to fraud and jury trials, Annabel provides experienced, tailored defence for clients across Auckland and wider New Zealand.
Recent Cases
A snapshot of outcomes we're proud of, from jury trial acquittals to appeals that changed the result entirely