Philip Hamlin
New ZealandlawyerMale5.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Philip Hamlin is a defense lawyer representing Matthew Lemalu, who admitted to manslaughter in the case involving the shooting of gang member Anthony Rangi. Hamlin's legal expertise is focused on navigating the complexities of serious criminal charges in New Zealand.
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Lawyer Philip Hamlin was allowed by the defendants to cross-examine the expert witness.
Pathologist weighs in at Auckland body-in-bag, manslaughter trial of Kaixiao Liu and familyThe New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2026-06-02
New Zealand· 2026-06-02
Philip Hamlin is one of the defence lawyers for Adrian Pani.
Adrian Pani named as Auckland Transport passenger accused of murdering Sefo Leger in Glen InnesThe New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2026-02-24
New Zealand· 2026-02-24
Philip Hamlin described his client as a first-time offender who 'quite clearly lost control'.
Court grants suppression to company director caught at Auckland Airport with child sexual exploitation filesThe New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2026-01-24
New Zealand· 2026-01-24
Abera’s lawyer Philip Hamlin said Abera had engaged in the restorative justice process with McEwen’s family.
Auckland taxi driver Kiflay Abera, whose driving killed a pedestrian, has disqualification period reduced by High CourtThe New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2025-08-25
New Zealand· 2025-08-25
Defence lawyer Philip Hamlin gave no indication as to what type of sentence he will be seeking.
Onehunga shooting: Matthew Lemalu admits manslaughter of gang member Anthony RangiThe New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2025-07-30
New Zealand· 2025-07-30
