Oliver specialises in criminal defence. He represents clients facing all manner of criminal charges.

Oliver began his legal career as a solicitor at a firm in Dunedin where he had a broad practice including criminal defence, relationship property, employment, resource management and civil litigation. Oliver then moved to Auckland where he worked for the Public Defence Service for a number of years, focusing exclusively on representing clients in criminal proceedings.

Oliver works from both Auckland and Queenstown. He regularly appears in District and High Courts throughout New Zealand.

Oliver is also a court-appointed Youth Advocate

Oliver can be instructed privately and is an approved legal aid provider (PAL 3).