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CJ Legal
Auckland Defence Lawyers

Your trusted defender in traffic and criminal matters

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Why Choose CJ Legal?

Comprehensive Legal Defence

Leveraging a unique background as a former police officer and prosecutor, CJ Legal offers an unparalleled, 360-degree understanding of the justice system. We anticipate police and prosecution tactics because we have firsthand experience with them. This insider knowledge allows us to build the strongest possible defence, fighting tirelessly against wrongful arrests, overcharging, and any abuse of power to ensure your rights are protected.

Expertise in Key Areas

We provide expert defence across a wide spectrum of criminal and traffic law. Our firm specializes in complex matters including drink driving (EBA) offences, limited (work) licence applications, family violence and assault charges, and securing a discharge without conviction. This focus is complemented by comprehensive experience in a wide range of other criminal and traffic offences, ensuring skilled representation no matter the charge.

Accessible Representation

High-quality legal advocacy should be available to everyone. We ensure our services are accessible by representing clients through both private instruction and Legal Aid. To further remove barriers, we offer fluent communication in both English and Mandarin, ensuring clients from diverse cultural backgrounds receive clear, direct, and empathetic legal guidance through every step of the process.

About CJ Legal

Defending Your Rights

Image of Eric Chen, Founder and Lead Defence Lawyer of CJ Legal. A criminal defence law firm based in Auckland New Zealand

At CJ Legal, "Defend. Protect. Resolve." is more than a slogan. It's the foundation of our practice. Our firm offers a rare and powerful advantage: a 360-degree perspective of the justice system, gained through firsthand experience as both a police officer and prosecutor.

This comprehensive insight allows our team to anticipate tactics, challenge evidence, and build the strongest possible defence for you. We are passionately committed to fighting for fair treatment and protecting our clients from wrongful arrests, overcharging, and any abuse of power. We understand the weight of what's at stake, and we dedicate our full expertise and experience to securing the best possible outcome for every person we represent.

Our Services

CJ Legal offers a range of specialised legal services tailored to meet the unique needs of each client. From expert defence in criminal and traffic matters to providing guidance on legal processes, our services are designed to offer comprehensive support and representation.

Drink Driving

We provide expert defence, meticulously examining the evidence to protect your licence and your future.

Limited Licence

We can help you apply for a limited (work) licence, guiding you through the process to get you back on the road for work.

Discharge Without Conviction

A conviction can have lifelong consequences. We are experienced in applying for a discharge without conviction to fight to keep your record clean.

Family Violence & Assault

Facing serious allegations of family violence or assault? We provide a robust, discreet, and professional defence to protect your rights.

Other Charges

Our expertise extends across the full spectrum of criminal and traffic law. Whatever the charge, we provide a comprehensive and effective defence.

"Thank you so much for all your help Eric, you've been so easy to deal with, the constant phone calls and texts have been answered without delay. It's made a pretty average situation bearable. You are very good at what you do, and would recommend you highly for anyone in the same situation"

Jeremy

Our Results

Results matter. Here we showcase our successful outcomes, from achieving a discharge without conviction to minimising penalties and disqualification periods.

Each case demonstrates how our unique insight as former police prosecutors gives us an edge in building a robust defence. Explore our wins to see this expertise in action.

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