James has spent 30 years as a police officer and a prosecutor working on criminal investigations, so he is well acquainted with legal system and criminal processes.
Degree Held: LL.B (Auck)
Year Admitted: 2000
Barrister Sole: 2000
Areas of Practice: Traffic law including serious crash and breath alcohol convictions
Contact details:
E – j.maddox@libertylaw.co.nz
P – 09 262 1136 (follow prompt for extension)
M – +64 27 627 6581
Experience
- 1984 to 1997: Police officer and prosecutor.
- 2000 to current: Barrister in areas of criminal and traffic matters.
- Has conducted numerous jury trials for sexual offending, serious violence and drugs charges.
- Has completed numerous successful limited licence applications, applications for special reasons for no further disqualification, and discharges without conviction.
Ongoing education and professional memberships
- Regularly attends Police Courts and Jury Courts workshops.
- Holds a diploma in litigation skills.
- Is a part of the duty solicitor training program.
- Attends evidence seminars and criminal law update seminars.
- Member of the Manukau Professional Bar Association.
- Member of the Auckland Criminal Bar.