Julie-Anne was called to the Bar of England and Wales in 1991 where she worked as a criminal barrister in London until December 2005, prosecuting and defending all levels and types of serious criminal cases from Crown Court (jury trials) to appellate level. At that time, she was a member of the chambers of Richard Ferguson QC, now known as Mountford Chambers.
When she moved to New Zealand she was employed by Meredith Connell as a senior solicitor from 2007 to 2013. Since joining the independent bar in November 2013, she has been involved in a number of high-profile trials in New Zealand, including the Mark Lundy hearings at all levels, the “Henderson shop-keeper” case, the Dome Valley kidnapping trial, a large mortgage fraud case, the Desert Road homicide case as well as many, many other trials. In over 30 years, Julie-Anne has conducted literally hundreds of jury trials. She has been consistently and constantly recognised as one of the pre-eminent criminal lawyers in New Zealand by Doyle’s guide, New Zealand Herald, APAC insider and NZ Lawyer.
She also has a large appellate practice and has been counsel in a number of guideline judgments.
She is on various panels to prosecute trials, including on behalf of the Serious Fraud Office and Cartels for the Commerce Commission. She has been a faculty member of the Litigation Skills course since 2015. She regularly presents seminars for criminal lawyers.
She is Vice President of the Auckland District Law Society (ADLS) as well as being the Convenor for the Criminal Law Committee of ADLS. She is also a member of the New Zealand Law Society, the New Zealand Bar Association, and the Criminal Bar Association. She is also on the organising committee of the Auckland Medico-Legal Society.
She was a founding member of Blackstone Chambers in Auckland in 2016. She “took silk” / was appointed King’s Counsel in 2019. In 2023 Blackstone Chambers moved premises and became Augusta Chambers.
If you need help, please contact Julie-Anne and her team by phone, email or text and we can discuss your options.
NZ Herald
"In her closing address, Kincade said Hayde’s former partner was lying about the alleged assaults on August 30 and 31, 2020."
NZ Herald
"He then applied discounts that had been sought by defence lawyer Julie-Anne Kincade, KC, for her client..."
Radio New Zealand
"Kincade said her client wasn't a "tough, gang guy". He was just a meth cook who had, in early August 2017, got married..."
Radio New Zealand
"Lundy's lawyer, Julie-Ann Kincade, KC, argued he was suitable for parole."
Radio New Zealand
"Since then, a team that includes top lawyer Julie-Anne Kincade KC has been investigating avenues for challenging Maney's conviction."
NZ Herald
"...defence lawyer Julie-Anne Kincade, KC, put it to both Ethan and Victor, who was the sober driver, that the white ute was swerving..."
STUFF.CO.NZ
"...defence lawyers for the pair said neither of their clients were at the home that night in May 2021"
NZ HERALD
Jurors will have to "untangle" how much of the killing "was to do with his illness and his paranoia", Kincade said.
NZ HERALD
"Some of New Zealand's top lawyers become household names for the high-profile cases and clients they are forever linked to in the public's mind."
UNIVERSITY OF AUCKLAND
"This years Orientation to the Profession was held as a live webinar panel discussion from Julie-Anne Kincade, Barrister, Judge Kathryn Beck of the Employment Court, Hon Justice Susan Thomas, Chief High Court Judge."
NZ HERALD
"Defence counsel Julie-Anne Kincade told the Otago Daily Times her client was focused on undertaking treatment for her issues, something which would not happen should she end up in prison."
NZ LAWYER
"Human Rights, Advocacy and Criminal Law"
DOYLESGUIDE.COM
"The 2020 listing of leading Auckland Criminal Lawyers..."
STUFF.CO.NZ
"...counsel Julie-Anne Kincade QC said Akash was either not advised for his murder trial about an insanity defence's potential outcomes"."
NZ HERALD
"A Northlander who claimed he jabbed an intoxicated man with a pocket knife that resulted in his death has been found not guilty of murder as well as manslaughter."
STUFF.CO.NZ
"...appears at the High Court in Auckland for sentencing, after earlier admitting to murdering Toi Matue."
NEWSHUB
" Nearly two hundred people claim to have been abused as children at Lake Alice psychiatric hospital in rural Manawatu in the 1970's."
NZ HERALD
"After being targeted by a proceeds of crime seizure he has also "effectively lost everything", including his performance bonuses for the quantity of transactions he was processing, Kincade said."
STUFF.CO.NZ
"He appealed his conviction in May this year, with defence counsel Julie-Anne Kincade arguing the High Court trial judge, ..."
NZ HERALD
"Defence lawyer Julie-Anne Kincade told the jury they could not be sure the shot that killed Harris came from Dodd as witnesses heard more than one shot fired."
STUFF.CO.NZ
"Three top lawyers have stepped in to represent Gail Maney as she tries to clear her name for a murder she says she didn't commit."
STUFF.CO.NZ
"Crown prosecutor Anna Pollett and defence lawyer Julie-Ann Kincade gave their closing addresses to members of the jury on Tuesday morning."
STUFF.CO.NZ
"Crown lawyer Philip Morgan, QC, told the Court of Appeal in Wellington on Wednesday the defence theory the murders could have been a burglary gone wrong did not stand up."
EQUAL JUSTICE PROJECT
"In recent years, New Zealand’s attention has turned towards the reality that there are innocent people in our prisons."
NATIONAL BUSINESS REVIEW
"Lundy’s lawyer, Julie-Anne Kincade, confirmed today that an appeal on her client’s behalf against sentence and conviction will be lodged with the Court of Appeal."
STUFF.CO.NZ
"Prosecutor Julie-Anne Kincade, said the DNA evidence was "extremely important and highly persuasive"."
STUFF.CO.NZ
"Kincade alleged Tauariki would aggravate the situation by calling Leavea's sister's house and asking for him."
AUCKLAND DISTRICT LAW SOCIETY
"In light of the recent high-profile decisions in the David Bain, Mark Lundy, and Teina Pora cases, the Equal Justice Project (EJP) Outreach Team recently hosted a symposium on miscarriages of justice."
NEWSHUB
"Under cross-examination by one of the oldest boy's lawyers, Julie-Anne Kincade, he said he had known how Mr Kumar had died and that the boys were charged when he gave a statement to police, 10 days after the incident."
ONE NEWS NOW
"Earlier Julie-Anne Kincade, acting for Michelle Blom, says her client thought she was heading out for a "night on the town" and did not believe she was involved in a kidnapping."
N and I would like to thank you all for all you have done for us over these years. We have nothing but the utmost respect for each of you. It has been a long journey for us as you all know. One that has had its ups and downs but in the end we made it. We had the best legal counsel we could possibly have asked for.
Thank you so much it has been a pleasure to work alongside you all. We truly are grateful. You all have been so professional, caring and genuine. Julie-Anne from me and N THANK YOU SO MUCH, how you conduct yourself, your integrity and professionalism we think you are absolutely amazing!
I just wanted to take a moment to say thank you for helping me get where I am today. A year after my release on parole I have graduated higher ground rehabilitation program at the highest level. I have gained unsupervised access with my children. I have rebuilt the relationship with my family. Brought a car, got a full-time job for the first time in 15 years and am happily moving forward in my life.
Throughout the most challenging part of my life you were there, you listened, you always showed up, answered the phone, returned my calls and communicated with me my best options. You saw parts to my case that I did not see and informed me of what in your experience would be best. I felt heard, respected, informed, supported and confident going into my trial that you would do the best and that is exactly what happened. Not only did you take care of me in this way but you explained things and communicated with my mum who also thinks you are wonderful.
I am so grateful for the work you and your office did on my case. Thank you so much.
From the moment I picked a name from a list after being arrested, get to court and the first thing I heard from a court security guard is your one lucky girl your lawyer just fought tooth and nail with the judge to get you seen today. From that very moment I knew I was in capable hands.
For a supply of meth charge to 83 supplies of meth with the crown then whilst on bail a failure to stop for red and blue flashing lights and another supply of meth all crown charges. Julie out did herself in every way she is on your side 100% never did I have any doubt in her. She is easy to work with and goes above and beyond for sure. Julie does not give you false hope or belief and prepares you for any outcome. I was sure I would serve a jail sentence but for my charges 10 months home detention if my sentence doesn’t tell you how good this lady is well I’m sure you’ll find out soon enough when you choose her to represent you. You will not be disappointed with your choice I surely wasn’t.