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Danielle's clients have described her as an artful problem solver, relentlessly optimistic, enthusiastic and passionate about the law, a genuinely nice person, efficient, well-organised, strategic, dedicated to delivering results, pragmatic, meticulous, methodical, calm under pressure and a breath of fresh air. She regularly receives compliments from the judiciary about her well-crafted oral and written submissions.
Our team
BARRISTER
Danielle Beston BA/LLB
Danielle Beston is a Barrister and Solicitor of the High Court of New Zealand holding a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Arts, both from the University of Auckland. She is a member of the New Zealand Law Society, the Law Association and the Criminal Bar Association. Danielle has been asked to present at seminars held by the Continuing Legal Education Division of the New Zealand Law Society, Legalwise, The Young Lawyers Association and to address final year law students at the University of Auckland through their alumni network.
Danielle has a special interest in criminal, traffic and transportation law and she has been enjoying practising in this area for over 20 years. She has represented clients in a wide range of different industries throughout New Zealand including lawyers, professional athletes and CEOs in relation to Police Prosecutions and New Zealand Transport Agency investigations. She has also been a contributor to the New Zealand Trucking Magazine’s “Legal Lines” column since 2006.
PERSONAL ASSISTANT
Wynona Ryan
Wynona has a strong background in legal administration and executive support. With four years of experience with the Public Defence Service as a Legal Secretary, she joined Beston Legal as Danielle Beston’s Personal Assistant in May 2025. She brings with her a high level of organisation, discretion and a keen attention to detail, with proven ability to manage scheduling, coordinate communications and support day-to-day operations seamlessly.
Wynona is your first point of contact with Danielle and she is known for her calming nature no matter the situation. She is reliable, proactive and adaptable, using her strong communication skills and solutions-focused approach to provide clients with consistent, high-quality support during stressful times. We look forward to hearing from you and helping you to the best of our abilities.