Shirley is a barrister specialising in criminal law. Shirley has practiced exclusively in criminal and traffic law since her admission to practice.
She was a Senior Associate of a national law firm before joining a boutique criminal law practice in 2019. She brings with her a wealth of experience and fights tirelessly for her clients.
Shirley is originally from the UK and moved to Australia to practice law. Shirley has the capacity to think clearly in high pressure Court hearings and the ability to clearly explain complex legal matters to her clients in a way they understand.
Shirley particularly enjoys advocacy and has represented clients in both Magistrate and District Court jury trials.
Shirley has appeared in all Courts in Western Australia and robustly defends her clients’ interests in Court without fear or favour.
Shirley practices in the following areas:
- All major State and Commonwealth crime.
- Magistrate Court offences.
- Restraining Orders.
- Extraordinary licence applications and District Court spent conviction applications.
PRACTICE AREAS
QUALIFICATIONS
B.S. and J.D.
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
The Criminal Lawyers’ Association of Western Australia
Women in Crime