Criminal Defence,
Regulatory and Disciplinary Lawyer

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Background

Previously Wellington’s Public Defender, Kevin Preston is one of the Wellington area’s leading criminal, regulatory and disciplinary practitioners.

Kevin is dual-qualified; first as a solicitor advocate in England and Wales, then as a barrister in New Zealand. He specialises in representing both individuals and corporations facing prosecutions of serious crime, and professionals experiencing disciplinary investigations and proceedings by regulatory bodies.

He has built a reputation as a highly skilled and approachable advocate. Kevin is authorised by the Law Society to receive direct instructions and is approved at the highest level by Legal Aid Services. If you require representation, contact Kevin by email or phone.

Kevin Preston Barrister

Over 30 Years of Advocacy

Kevin has extensive experience defending serious crime, including allegations of supplying Class A drugs, murder, corporate manslaughter and serious fraud. He frequently appears in front of the Parole Board.

He has also protected the interests of professionals in medical, educational, legal and advisory fields experiencing disciplinary investigations and proceedings. He holds a Master's degree in employment law.

Regularly appearing in the High Court and Court of Appeal, Kevin is a skilled appellate lawyer. In 2021, he successfully represented Daniel Fitzgerald in the Supreme Court. This case brought human rights to the forefront of contemporary New Zealand judicial reasoning.