Your Criminal Defence Lawyer in Auckland
Sam Galler Barrister
Need a criminal defense lawyer in Auckland that you can count on?
SAM GALLER
Your Criminal Defence Lawyer in Auckland
My name is Sam Galler and I am a Criminal Defence Lawyer passionate about providing discreet and respectful advocacy in difficult situations. I understand and appreciate how stressful facing serious charges can be and will always give upfront, honest advice about all of your options at every point of the process. The decisions made in court can be life-changing, and you want to know you can trust the lawyer taking care of you.
When you want to be heard, understood and vigorously defended, I am the representation you need.
Contact me to discover your options - help is just a form away.
WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE FROM MY SERVICES
Strong Work Ethic
A case isn’t finished until it’s finished, and you feel satisfied everything was done in my power to provide you with the most suitable outcome. Although I am based in the Auckland area, I can travel to any District Courts in the country to defend you, wherever required.
Client Care
Criminal lawyers sometimes forget to think about the clients’ needs, wants and fears. I am always sensitive to your concerns and provide a human touch to my services. The ramifications of any decision made are not lost on me, and I will always strive to manage your expectations during the process
User-Friendly Legal Defence
I give you information clearly, no wishy-washy terminology so that you are never in the dark about your case.
Expertise
You want a criminal lawyer in Auckland who knows what they are talking about. With expertise in many different areas of criminal defence, I am in a strong position to fully defend the charges you are facing. I have a wealth of resources at my disposal to give you the proper care and service you deserve, including access to various expert witnesses and private investigators to help effectively present your defence
Vigorous & Realistic Representation
While obtaining an acquittal is always the main goal, I will fight to seek the best possible outcome if a not guilty verdict is not realistic in your particular case. There can sometimes be the prospect of a discharge without conviction if guilt is established or failing that, the argument for the least restrictive sentence possible. You will always be given honest feedback and advice about your legal position and no false promises.
Commitment
Your case is important to me. I will provide you with the best legal representation in court and will not cut corners to make sure all of your bases are covered. That last thing you want during your time in court are surprises, and I don’t want any of those for you, either.
AREAS OF PRACTISE
EXPERT CRIMINAL BARRISTER IN AUCKLAND
From assault charges to drug and traffic offences, my list of services is comprehensive to deliver you the best legal services in and out of court.
RECENT CASES
Causing Grievous Bodily Harm with Reckless Disregard
A client was charged with causing grievous bodily harm with reckless disregard which can hold a maximum penalty of 7 years imprisonment. Following a guilty plea, I obtained a sentence of 12 months home detention and 300 hours of community work. Maximum penalty 7 years imprisonment The Charge He was facing a 12-month disqualification from
Possession of a Class C Drug for Supply
A client was charged with possession of marijuana for supply. I successfully obtained a discharge without conviction for this client in 2018. Client was charged again in 2020 for the same offending and I successfully obtained a second discharge without conviction. Maximum penalty 7 years imprisonment The Charge He was facing a 12-month disqualification from
Trial: Receiving stolen property over $1000
A client was charged with receiving and selling stolen property which can hold a maximum penalty of 7 years imprisonment. I successfully defended the charge at trial and the client was acquitted. Maximum penalty 7 years imprisonment The Trial At trial, I objected to inadmissible evidence identifying the truck batteries as stolen property as hearsay.