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