Rebecca Kriesler

Rebecca commenced her career working at a leading New South Wales criminal defence firm and at the NSW Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions. She then took up a position as a Senior Lawyer at the North Australia Aboriginal Justice Agency, where she appeared as trial counsel in matters in the Supreme Court of the Northern Territory while maintaining a complex indictable and summary practice. Rebecca’s experience has involved significant work in regional and remote communities and she has appeared in a broad range of matters, including jury trials, bail applications, appeals, sentences and contested hearings.

Rebecca has extensive experience representing vulnerable clients, including those experiencing mental illness, cognitive impairment, social disadvantage, and complex personal circumstances. She has particular expertise in dealing with allegations of sexual offending and is experienced in working sensitively and effectively with vulnerable witnesses and complainants.

Rebecca previously worked as Associate to Judge Weinstein SC (as his Honour then was), where she developed a strong foundation in criminal procedure and appellate advocacy. Through his Honour's involvement in the Child Sexual Offence Evidence Program, Rebecca gained early exposure to matters involving child complainants and witnesses, an area in which she has since developed significant experience.

Rebecca holds a Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Arts (First Class Honours) from the Australian National University. Her honours thesis examined the operation of the Uniform Evidence Law in sexual assault proceedings.