Kerryn Beaton
Kerryn Beaton is a defense lawyer representing clients in various legal matters in New Zealand. In a recent high-profile case, she defended a man convicted of rape, arguing for leniency based on his previous good character and community contributions, despite the serious nature of the charges.
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Judge Beaton began her legal career at firms in Invercargill before spending almost a decade at Raymond Donnelly in Christchurch as a Crown prosecutor.
Lauren Dickason defence lawyer Kerryn Beaton appointed District Court judge
New Zealand· 2026-07-03
Beaton is the defence lawyer questioning the complainant in Mohamadi's trial.
Wiria Mohamadi’s lawyer suggests Christchurch rape complainant consented during memory blackoutNew Zealand· 2025-04-01
During the cross-examination of the complainant, defence lawyer Kerryn Beaton, KC, asked the complainant at what point she had a clear, uninterrupted memory.
Wiria Mohamadi defends charges of rape and abduction in Christchurch District CourtNew Zealand· 2025-03-31
Defence lawyer Kerryn Beaton acknowledged the impact on the victim and submitted that was more relevant than the vulnerability the man had taken advantage of.
Six years and nine months’ prison for Tasman man who raped and sexually assaulted partnerNew Zealand· 2025-03-07
