New Zealand Barrister · Traffic & Criminal Law

Clear legal direction when you need it most

Facing traffic, drink driving, or criminal charges?
Get calm, practical legal direction from an experienced New Zealand barrister.

✔ 30+ years experience

✔ Fixed fees, published

✔ Anywhere in NZ, by Zoom

What kind of legal help do you need assistance with?

Choose the situation you’re dealing with. We’ll help you understand what to do next.

  • Work or limited licences

    Work/limited licence applications prepared and submitted so you can keep driving legally when it matters most.

    Keep driving legally

  • Drink driving

    Clear advice and representation for drink driving charges, including what to expect and how to prepare.

    Know what you're facing

  • Traffic charges

    Practical defence for traffic offences, from careless driving to disqualification.

    See your options

  • Criminal defence

    Calm, experienced guidance and representation for criminal charges, focused on outcomes.

    Get straight answers

Melanie Coxon
Barrister

You’ll deal directly with an experienced lawyer

When things feel uncertain, you need clear direction, not confusion.

Melanie Coxon has more than 25 years’ experience appearing in New Zealand courts, handling traffic, drink driving, and criminal cases. You speak directly with her, so you know exactly who is handling your matter.

The focus is simple: reduce uncertainty and help you decide what to do next with confidence.

What you can expect

  • Clear advice: Practical, outcome-focused guidance.

  • Transparent fees: Fixed-scope services with no surprises.

  • Direct access: No layers, no hand-offs.

  • Straight answers: Your options explained clearly.

Meet Melanie Coxon

What our customers say

If you’ve already spoken with us, you may be asked to complete one of the forms below before your appointment. We’ll tell you which coloured button to click so you go straight to the correct form. This helps us gather the right information and saves time.

Quick access to application forms

Work Licence Application

Drink Drive Application

Criminal Charge Application

Traffic Charge Application

S94 Application

S109 Discharge without Conviction

P Endorsement Appeal