Biography

Devon graduated from the University of Auckland in 2015 before beginning his career at a large litigation firm. He moved to the Manukau Public Defender's office in 2017 where he developed a passion for criminal defence. 

In 2019 Devon started working for several respected criminal barristers in Auckland city. There he developed his skills in jury trial and appellate advocacy before moving to sole practice in 2020. 

He joined Augusta Chambers (formerly Blackstone Chambers) in June 2020.

Areas of Practice

Devon specialises in defending serious criminal and regulatory prosecutions. He is an experienced trial and appellate advocate, having conducted numerous trials and appeals in respect of serious violence, sexual violence, fraud, and drug dealing.

Devon regularly appears in the District Court, High Court, and Court of Appeal regarding all manner of serious criminal and regulatory matters.

Instructing Devon Kemp

Devon takes instructions privately through an instructing solicitor. He can be contacted directly. Devon has full indemnity insurance. 

Devon also provides services through Legal Aid. He is categorised to represent clients facing all manner of charges, up to and including murder. He is also approved to act in the Court of Appeal and Supreme Court.

Professional Memberships

New Zealand Law Society
New Zealand Bar Association
Criminal Bar Association
New Zealand Defence Lawyers' Association

Ryan Young

LLB (Hons), University of Waikato

Employed Barrister for Devon Kemp

Biography

Ryan is an Employed Barrister for Devon. He assists with the preparation of trials and appeals, legal research, administrative tasks and hearings. He is a hard working, diligent and especially talented young lawyer with an eye for detail and a drive for excellent advocacy. Ryan graduated with First Class Honours in Law from the University of Waikato. He spent his first year practicing at a national law firm before working for Devon. His Honours dissertation was published in the 2023-2024 edition of the Waikato Law Review, and is entitled The Admissibility of Improperly Obtained Evidence in New Zealand Criminal Procedure.