Kirstin Gwenda Monk

Barrister & Solicitor · Bay Legal Limited t/a Bay Legal

Hawke's Bay, Hastings, New Zealand

Professional Overview

Kirstin Gwenda Monk is a lawyer in Hastings, holding a practising certificate as a Barrister & Solicitor that expires on 30/06/2027. Admitted at the Hamilton High Court on 23/05/1997. On the register they list Family as an area of practice.

Kirstin Gwenda Monk practises at Bay Legal Limited t/a Bay Legal. Registration on the NZ Law Society roll can be verified via the link below. LawyerFinder NZ is a directory; we do not provide legal advice.

Areas of Practice

Family

Practice areas are self-selected by each lawyer and indicate the work they are willing to take on. The New Zealand Law Society does not accredit areas of practice. Source: NZ Law Society register, read 19 September 2026.

Law Firm

Bay Legal Limited t/a Bay Legal

Firm rating: 3.9(15reviews)via Google This is the firm's aggregate rating, not the individual lawyer's.

We hold 2 register entries for Bay Legal Limited t/a Bay Legal, in Hawke's Bay.

Firm review summary

Bay Legal has received mixed feedback across its recent reviews. Several clients praised the firm's staff friendliness and helpfulness, while others reported serious dissatisfaction with case outcomes and costs, including complaints about poor case defence despite legal aid coverage. The firm's rating of 3.9 out of 5 reflects this variance, with recent one-star reviews citing unresolved matters and unexpected expenses alongside older five-star endorsements. Client experiences at Bay Legal appear to vary significantly depending on the matter and individual handling.

Synthesised by Claude Haiku from 5 Google reviews of Bay Legal Limited t/a Bay Legal — about the firm, not Kirstin Gwenda Monk individually. Not legal advice. View source reviews.

Contact the Firm:

🌐 baylegal.co.nz
📞 06 870 3770
✉️ dcarroll@baylegal.co.nz

Firm Locations:

  • • Hawke's Bay

Areas listed by lawyers here:

  • • Family
  • • Property
  • • Trusts and Estates

Contact Information

📍 Location

Hawke's Bay , Hastings
New Zealand

🏛️ Official Profile

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Practising certificate: Barrister & Solicitor

Issued 01/07/2026, expires 30/06/2027, as shown on the NZ Law Society register when we read it on 19 September 2026.

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