Criminal defence, traffic and appeals

Joon Yi is an Auckland barrister with over 15 years in criminal law. He has worked on both sides of the courtroom: as a senior prosecutor for the New Zealand Police, a prosecutor for Inland Revenue, and a lawyer at the Public Defence Service.

He now appears for clients in courts across New Zealand, from first appearances to the Court of Appeal.

Joon Yi, director, Pōhutukawa Chambers

On both sides of the courtroom

Now

Barrister and one of four directors, Pōhutukawa Chambers

Tenancy Adjudicator, Tenancy Tribunal

Before

Senior prosecutor, New Zealand Police

Prosecutor, Inland Revenue

Lawyer, Public Defence Service

Studied

LLB and BSc (computer science), University of Auckland

Seoul National University

What Joon can help with

Criminal

Violence, drugs, fraud, robbery and firearms charges, through to jury and Judge-alone trials. Often the best result comes earlier, by negotiating charges down. More on criminal defence

Traffic

Drink and drugged driving, dangerous driving, and applications for a limited licence under section 94 of the Land Transport Act 1998. More on traffic

Discharge without conviction

When a conviction would cost you a job, a visa, citizenship or a professional licence, an application under section 106 of the Sentencing Act 2002 may avoid it. More on discharge without conviction

Appeals

Regular appearances in the High Court and Court of Appeal, including successful appeals against bail decisions and serious convictions. More on appeals