Michael Shaw

AREAS OF PRACTICE

Criminal Trials
Sentence Proceedings
Bail Applications
Committal Hearings
Mental Illness & Fitness & Special Hearings
Appearing for Interested Parties in Inquest & Commissions of Inquiry
Police Integrity Commission & Independent Commission Against Corruption

DATE OF ADMISSION

Solicitor 1984
Barrister 1999

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

BA.LLB

PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND

1985 to 1990 Solicitor, Richard J Jankowski. This work involved a major emphasis on criminal law, including acting in the longest criminal trial in NSW history at the time

1990 to1999 Criminal Solicitor Advocate Aboriginal Legal Services, Appointed Deputy Principal Solicitor of Aboriginal Legal Service 1997

Michael has specialised in Criminal Law as a barrister. He is an experienced criminal trial advocate, having personally conducted jury trials for nineteen years. Michael has conducted in excess of 120 trials, in excess of 500 District Court Sentence and Appeal Proceedings. Michael is prepared to accept direct access briefs in appropriate cases.