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Key facts
Counted staff
6
self-reported 2–10 band
Founded
1996
30 years
Legal entities
None matched
Office countries
1
1 address
Funding rounds
None on record
Company type
Privately Held
self-reported
Description
Melanie has been practising law in Lower Hutt since 1988. During this time, she has had a wide ranging involvement in the local community, including as a Board of Trustees member and chairperson at Petone Central School and as a Director of Atiawa Toa FM, the local iwi Radio Station. She has been recently appointed to the Board of KidsCan.
Melanie practises in the areas of Family, Criminal and Property Law. She is a Senior Lawyer for Child and Youth Advocate and accepts appointments as a Lawyer to Assist the Court in various matters. During her time in practice, she has conducted many hundreds of hearings in Courts at all levels, including jury trials. She is a passionate solution focused advocate who strives to obtain excellent outcomes for clients.
Melanie was an elected member of the Council of the Wellington Branch of the New Zealand Law Society for 7 years and was a member of the Standards (Complaints) Committee for 9 years. In addition, Melanie is a member of a Legal Aid Selection Committee, a former board member of the Wellington Community Law Centre, and is a Legal Aid auditor contracted to the Ministry of Justice.
Melanie has attended overseas conferences to ensure her practice is currently up to international standard. She co-presented a workshop at the 2017 Association of Family and Conciliation Courts Conference in Boston. She presented a paper at the Youth Advocates Conference in Auckland in August 2018.
Melanie is an accredited specialist family mediator and is a Family Disputes Resolution provider contracted to Fairway Resolution Limited. She represented various crown agencies in the Royal Commission hearing in the abuse in care.
Melanie is a parent and enjoys watching her son play Rugby, keeping active and spending time with friends. She enjoys working with people of all cultures and backgrounds.
Specialties
All 8 specialties
- Criminal Law
- Family Law
- Property Law
- Estate Planning
- Wills
- Mental Health
- Legal Aid
- Youth Advocacy
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| Countries | 1 |
|---|---|
| Primary country | NZ |
All codes: NZ
Addresses
- NZ92 Queens Drive; Level 4; Lower Hutt, Wellington 5010Primary
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People & contacts
4 employee profiles on record · names withheld.
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FAQ
How many people work at Melanie Baker Law?
6 counted staff profiles at January 2026, inside the self-reported 2–10 band.
Where does Melanie Baker Law have offices?
One address on record, New Zealand only. Primary: 92 Queens Drive, Level 4, Lower Hutt, Wellington 5010.
Has Melanie Baker Law raised funding?
None linked to this brand.
What does Melanie Baker Law list as its specialties?
Eight tags on the brand's own list, among them criminal law, family law and wills.
Which companies are listed alongside Melanie Baker Law?
Five peer profiles on record: Lindsay Francis & Mangan and Horsley Christie Lawyers.