Piers Blomfield
Barrister
BA. LLB. Dip Pol. GDLP. LLM
I am a former prosecutor who lived in Australia for nearly 30 years before returning to New Zealand. I have more than 25 years’ experience in criminal law and as a specialist family violence prosecutor. I have instructed in hundreds of trials and thousands of sentences over all possible criminal offences and family law issues.
I ran for 10 years a law firm in New South Wales before returning to Queenstown the place where I grew up. I have chambers in both Queenstown and Invercargill, and I can attend to all criminal law, family law, immigration and family protection matters in those areas. I still hold a practice certificate in New South Wales and can assist with work in Australia if required. I have authority from the New Zealand Law Society to accept direct instructions without the need for a solicitor. You can read more about me at Mr Piers Dennis Blomfield - NZ Bar Association - Ngā Ahorangi Motuhake o te Ture
Professional
Associations
Admitted as a legal practitioner NSW
Admitted as a lawyer in the High Court of Australia
Admitted as a barrister and solicitor in the High Court of New Zealand
Member of the NZ Law Society
Member of the NSW Law Society
Member of the NZ Bar Association
Member of the NZ Criminal Bar Association
Member of the NZ Law Society Family Law Section
Educational Qualifications
Bachelor of Arts (SCU)
Bachelor of Laws (SCU)
Diploma of Policing (CSU)
Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice (ANU)
Master of Laws (UOW) Criminal Prosecutions
Master of Laws (NZCOL) Family (ongoing)