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Bamford Law

Bamford Law

3.2(18 reviews)Mixed (15%)
+64 3 548 4847
Pettifog Chambers Albion Square 321 Hardy Street, Nelson Central, Nelson 7010, New Zealand
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Review Summary

Clients report highly variable experiences with Bamford Law. Positive reviews praise the lawyers as helpful, professional, and effective in representing clients' best interests, with some describing great service and healthy responses. However, multiple negative reviews raise serious concerns about poor service, lack of emotional intelligence, and critical errors in legal process—including one case where a lawyer failed to appear in court, resulting in an unexpected conviction. Specific lawyers mentioned by name include Tony Bamford (referenced in news articles from 2015) and Michael Vespa, who was criticized for high costs and poor case handling.

Generated from 18 Google reviews and NZ Law Society data

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Client Reviews

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Aimee MeadowsLocal Guidea year ago

Great lawyers very helpful and know how to do their job brilliantly.

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Tgb RobertsonLocal Guide4 years ago

I have had a very healthy response from this law firm . Also it is my opinion they represent in the clients best interest and protect from government bullies kind regards bringing the justice for the little people thanks sir

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Holly WatsonLocal Guide5 years ago

Great lawyer's

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Hunter 84Local Guide6 years ago

Hard to find but good service

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ShoLocal Guide2 years ago

Just as the previous review states...poor service, lack of emotional intelligence when dealing with the circumstances of a case, very low understanding of actual correct law process for the client. Don't recommend...client ends up in prison. Research Tony Bamford from 2015 in news articles explains alot about this firm and his junior associates who should not be allowed near a court

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Wen EvaLocal Guide8 years ago

Used a guy there called Michael Vespa? What an idiot and cost an arm and a leg. On the day of judgement, he didn't even show up, sent some other wally over who knew absolutely nothing about the case (didn't even have the decency to tell me he wasn't coming) Was a first offence and teenager at the time. Resulted in a conviction that should never have been. The whole case was handled so wrong in so many ways. In what should have been an open/shut case (possession of a couple grams weed) ruined employment opportunities etc...like they just couldn't be bothered and yet were very quick to chase up payment.

Opening Hours

monday9 AM–5 PM
tuesday9 AM–5 PM
wednesday9 AM–5 PM
thursday9 AM–5 PM
friday9 AM–5 PM
saturdayClosed
sundayClosed

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