Bloem Law, Criminal Defence Lawyers

01/04/2026

Another successful admission to the bar for one of our up-and-coming lawyers. Congratulations Asta, from all of us at Bloem Law.

31/03/2026

Anoushka Bloem and Alex Church co-judged the AUT Law Students' Society Witness Examination final at MinterEllisonRuddWatts. Competition was fierce with the winner obtaining the rights to represent AUT at nationals in August. Congratulations to Samantha Lee (winner) and Tremayne Thompson (runner-up).

30/03/2026

This wahine toa, Ruby, was admitted to the bar at Hamilton High Court, by another amazing wahine, Mel.

Congratulations Ruby, from all of us at Bloem Law.

10/03/2026

Studying law and practicing it, are two different things. That’s why attending career expos and offering clerkships is the best way for us to foster the next generation of defence lawyers. Thanks to those who showed curiosity and interest in criminal defence work, and to Shu and the team at AUT - Auckland University of Technology for hosting the event.

25/02/2026

“Not guilty” is what you want to hear if you’re faced with criminal charges. Here’s what one of our clients had to say when found not guilty of assault charges by a jury:

“Anoushka and her team represented me for an assault charge. I really felt like they were in my corner. They surprised me with their depth of knowledge and expertise for things that I hadn't even thought of. Needless to say, hearing "not guilty" at the end of my jury trial was a huge relief. I know that it was the work that the team at Bloem Law put in that made all the difference.”

03/02/2026

So grateful to have spent the day together as a team, at Kula Muriwai, to set the tone for 2026.

We opened the day with goal setting and team building exercises, before breaking it up with learning to juggle (literally learning to juggle), and finished with a wellbeing session led by Dr Ruth Jillings.

Thank you to our team for the passion they brought to the day, and bring every day, to the work we do for our clients.

16/01/2026

If facing family violence allegations, charges may escalate quickly if you resist arrest or contact the complainant when a Police Safety Order has been issued. To protect your rights, seek legal advice before making a statement to Police and let your criminal defence lawyer be your voice.

15/01/2026

Passionate about Criminal Defence work? We’re growing and we’re hiring!

Our team needs another lawyer with more than a year’s experience and a PAL 2 or higher lawyer. You will be working on a mix of private client and legal aid matters covering the full spectrum of charges from drink/drug driving to murder – and everything in-between – supported by a great admin team.

We’re driven to provide transformational outcomes for our clients by providing the best in legal services and we’re known for going the extra mile.

To find out more about Bloem Law and the roles we’re hiring for, visit: https://criminal-lawyer.co.nz/careers/

13/01/2026

There are 21 prescription medicines and four illicit drugs Police are now actively screening for. It is against the law to drive while impaired and this includes impairment from some common prescription medications.

08/01/2026

Whether or not you feel the allegation is fair, the law treats family violence extremely seriously, and even a single incident can lead to charges and protection orders. Protect yourself and your future. Read more.

Family violence allegations are one of the most common reasons people end up facing Police action in New Zealand. Whether or not you feel the allegation is fair,...

07/01/2026

Drink driving charges can quickly escalate, so if you’re unsure, ask for your rights. If you face a drink driving charge and need legal advice, contact Bloem Law.