Annabel Cresswell

Annabel Cresswell

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Annabel Cresswell is a lawyer who represented Llanyon Joe during his legal proceedings. She highlighted the significant personal and professional impact of the charges on Joe's life, including the loss of opportunities in the film industry and his relationships. Cresswell advocated for a more lenient sentence, emphasizing Joe's previously blameless record and his commitment to addressing his offending behavior.

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Annabel Cresswell told the Herald that, as far as she was aware, there was a 'blanket rule' that everyone coming through a court had to use the same entrance.

Why did prominent sports star on assault charge get to avoid media outside court?
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-08-04
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Annabel Cresswell is the defense lawyer representing O, who argued that the complainant might have felt silly after the incident but that it did not mean she wasn't consenting.

K Rd pack rape trial: 3 Auckland men found guilty of raping German tourist on New Year’s morning
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-03-04
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Criminal Bar Association president Annabel Cresswell suggested the Government was breaking a promise.

Govt pulls funding for rollout of ‘desperately needed’ justice programme before review finishes
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-06-03
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Defence lawyer Annabel Cresswell noted that preventive detention may be unnecessary.

Auckland serial sexual offender Wayne Henry jailed for 23 years
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-05-28
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Annabel Cresswell represented Joe and discussed the impact of the charges on his life.

Teacher and film-maker Llanyon Joe sentenced for giving teens cannabis
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-02-19
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