​Sacha is an accomplished criminal barrister with extensive trial and appellate experience across New Zealand's criminal courts. She has conducted dozens of jury trials in both the District and High Court, covering a wide range of serious charges including murder, serious violence, sexual violation (including offending against children), complex spree offending and major drug-related and organised crime.   

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Sacha also has substantial appellate experience, regularly appearing in the High Court and Court of Appeal. In addition to general criminal work, she has acted in regulatory prosecutions for a range of government agencies.

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She has particular expertise in youth justice. Sacha has appeared in a significant number of Youth Court matters, often involving complex jurisdictional issues, care and protection proceedings, issues regarding fitness to stand trial, and the unlawful arrest or detention of young people. 

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Sacha began her legal career clerking for the Principal Youth Court Judge, before joining the Manukau Crown Solicitor’s office. After six years as a Crown prosecutor, she moved to the Independent Bar in  2022. She continues to regularly appear in the District and High Courts. 

 

Sacha accepts both private instructions and Legal Aid criminal assignments (PAL 4), as well as criminal appeals in the Court of Appeal or Supreme Court. She is a Court-appointed Youth Advocate.