Standing Up for You and Your Rights

Caitlin Gentleman is a criminal defence barrister based in the Bay of Plenty. She conducts court proceedings throughout the wider Bay of Plenty region, appearing regularly in the Tauranga, Whakatane and Opotiki District Courts. Caitlin's experience ranges from minor offences right through to serious crime, including sexual offences, serious drug offences and murder. 

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Caitlin holds legal aid PAL4 status, which means she is able to represent clients on legal aid for all levels of crime in New Zealand. Caitlin is also available to accept private instructions. 

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AREAS OF PRACTICE

Criminal Law

Appeals

Criminal Proceeds

MPI Prosecutions

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BAIL

Caitlin regularly appears for clients seeking bail in both the District

Court and the High Court in relation to all types of charges.

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TRIAL

Caitlin is an effective trial lawyer. Caitlin has represented clients in trials who are charged with a range of offending including Sexual Offending, Serious Violence, Drug Offending, and Murder. 

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APPEALS

Caitlin is an experienced appellate lawyer and has appeared as Counsel in the High Court and Court of Appeal.

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MEMBERSHIPS

New Zealand Law Society

New Zealand Bar Association

Criminal Bar Association

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