Sharon is a highly experienced Barrister for over 21 years practicing principally in Children’s Law, Civil, Criminal Law, Family Violence, and Tribunal work. She advises and appears on behalf of thousands of clients throughout Victoria and Australia in all jurisdictions including the Magistrates’ Court, Children’s Court, County Court, Supreme Court, Civil and Administrative Tribunals and Boards. Sharon has broad experience across many areas of legal practice, including criminal law, family violence, intervention order proceedings, children’s court proceedings, bail applications, contests, committals, county court pleas, appeals, mediations, tribunal hearings, mentions and diversions. She has considerable experience in the management of her large caseloads and appears in court on a daily basis and maintains the best representation results due to her exceptional work ethic and justice.
Renowned for her unwavering commitment to her clients, Sharon is driven by a deep sense of justice and determination to assist those in need. She is known for her compassionate approach and tenacity in advocating for the best possible outcome in every case. Sharon’s dedication and skill have been recognised through multiple consecutive finalist nominations in the Barrister of the Year category at the Lawyers Weekly Australian Law Awards and the Lawyers Weekly Women in Law Awards.
She is a member of the Victorian Barrister’s Association, Tasmanian Barrister’s Association, Western Australian Barrister’s Association as well as the Victorian Women’s Bar Association. Sharon is a
hard-working barrister accepts briefs from Legal Aid and direct access works from all over Australia.
Owen Dixon Chambers
Room 3, Upper Ground Floor
Owen Dixon Chambers West
525 Lonsdale Street
Melbourne, Victoria 3000
Clerk: Svenson Barristers
Telephone: (03) 9225 7333
Facsimile: (03) 9225 7907
Ausdoc: DX 94, Melbourne