Do you need a criminal lawyer?

Rhianna joined the Independent Bar as a Barrister Sole in 2020, after working with her father, Senior Criminal Barrister Roger Laybourn since 2013.

You can rely on Rhianna to advocate strongly on your behalf, communicate clearly at all times, and to strive
for the very best result. Rhianna works mainly in the Hamilton District Court, but also travels to the Morrinsville, Te Awamutu, Thames and Huntly District Courts.

Areas of Practice

Criminal

- Police charges
- Bail
- Discharge without conviction Applications
- Parole Hearings

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Traffic

- Drink driving
- Suspended/disqualifed driving
- Other driving offences, (careless/dangerous driving, sustained loss of traction etc)
- Work/ Limited Licence Applications

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Mental Health

- Compulsory Treatment Orders
- Reviews

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Agency

Rhianna is happy to accept agency instructions from other Counsel and always reports back in a timely and comprehensive manner.