Kerry Hadaway is an independent barrister specialising in criminal and traffic law.
Before commencing independent practice, Kerry worked as a criminal defence lawyer at the Public Defence Service for seven years. Her experience there included serving as a legal team manager and training and supervising junior lawyers.
Kerry holds Provider Approval Level 4 with Legal Aid Services, enabling her to accept legally aided instructions involving the full range of criminal charges, including offences carrying a maximum sentence of life imprisonment.
Areas of practice
Kerry’s published areas of practice include:
- serious criminal charges;
- Judge-alone and jury trials;
- traffic and drink-driving charges;
- bail applications;
- parole applications;
- sentencing;
- sentence indication hearings;
- discharge without conviction applications; and
- sentence appeals.
She accepts legal-aid work and may also accept private instructions.
Approach
Kerry emphasises strong advocacy, clear communication and ensuring that clients understand the proceedings, the available options and the decisions that need to be made.
Contact
Phone: 027 839 3129
Email: kerry@hadawaylaw.nz
Post: PO Box 9476, Waikato Mail Centre, Hamilton 3240
Kerry practises independently from 109 Chambers. Contact her directly about availability and instructions.
