With 12 years of experience in the legal profession, Kingi is an independent lawyer committed to justice and human rights.

Kingi has extensive expertise in research, analysis, advocacy, and litigation, particularly in complex and sensitive criminal matters. In addition to specialising in criminal law, Kingi provides guidance on tikanga and te Tiriti issues across a range of areas, such as employment law, civil litigation, trust law, inquiries, family law, and various forms of dispute resolution.

Kingi has conducted numerous jury trials and has been appointed as amicus curiae to assist self-represented litigants.

Kingi also served as Counsel to Assist at the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in State Care, where he co-led the Māori investigation and supported the residential inquiry.

Currently, as a Commissioner at the Criminal Cases Review Commission, Kingi focuses on criminal justice and indigenous rights, striving to ensure equitable representation and uphold the principles of justice for all individuals, particularly those from marginalised communities.

Furthermore, Kingi has delivered a series of guest seminars to diverse audiences, both legal and non-legal, on topics such as tikanga, criminal justice, and te Tiriti, while also contributing to various media outlets through written articles and interviews.

Kingi possesses a comprehensive background spanning all phases of criminal proceedings, criminal asset cases, regulatory prosecutions, disciplinary tribunals, and appeals.

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