Criminal Law Sponsors
Platinum Sponsors
Stary Norton Halphen is one of Victoria’s largest and best regarded criminal law defence firms. With six offices across Victoria, its team of dedicated lawyers including several accredited criminal law specialists are highly skilled advocates who regularly appear in the Supreme, County, Magistrates’ and Children’s Courts of Victoria. The firm caters to a diverse client base and has handled high profile cases including terrorism and organised crime matters whilst also taking on some of the most legal aid matters of any criminal defence firm in Victoria. Former name partner Rob Stary was recently honoured with an appointment to the Magistrates Court and current name partners Sam Norton and Andrew Halphen have both been recognised by Doyle’s Guide as leaders in their fields. Lawyers at Stary Norton Halphen have held leadership roles in the community legal sector, tertiary education and advocacy bodies like Liberty Victoria and LIV.
We are delighted that Stary Norton Halphen is a foundation platinum sponsor.
To find out more about Stary Norton Halphen, you can visit their website here.
Foley’s List prides itself on having attracted the brightest and most diverse legal minds since its inception in 1860. With over 300 barristers on the List, Foley’s List brings a wealth of experience and unparalleled expertise to all fields of law. Foley’s barristers own and operate the List, which upholds its long tradition of service excellence and provides the highest standard of advocacy in all different types of legal matters.
Our passion for Criminal and Family Law extends beyond supporting our barristers to run their daily practice. Foley’s List runs multiple CPD and networking events throughout the year to give our barristers the opportunity to share their knowledge with the wider legal community.
Foley's List is committed to supporting the next generation of legal professionals and are incredibly proud to be a sponsor of the Criminal and Family Law Association. Our CPD resources are freely available to students interested in the field. We are committed to helping students find meaningful work opportunities so they can gain hands-on experience and develop the skills needed to succeed in this dynamic and challenging industry.
We are delighted that Foley’s List is a foundation platinum sponsor.
To find out more about Foley’s List, you can visit their website here.
Silver Sponsors
James Dowsley & Associates (‘JDA’) was founded in 2007 by firm principal, James Dowsley. The firm specialises in criminal law exclusively. The firm initially had a single office in Frankston but has expanded to three offices across Melbourne CBD, Frankston and Dandenong. It now employees 13 solicitors across those three offices and in excess of 30 staff members.
The team at JDA encompasses a broad range of experience with principal, James Dowsley having worked in criminal law for over 30 years. The firm has three lawyers recognised as Accredited Specialists in Criminal Law by the Law Institute of Victoria and its lawyers have been consistently recognised in the Doyle’s Guide.
The firm is led by James Dowsley and Partners, Domenic Care and Brett Barratt. The solicitors at James Dowsley & Associates appear in all forms of criminal law and quasi-criminal law matters and pride themselves on attention to detail and ensuring access to justice.
The firm has been involved in a number of high profile cases including prosecutions relating to terrorism offences, homicides, State and Federal drug offences and many others. All matters requiring the preparation of and appearance in all courts in Victoria and the High Court of Australia. We provide selective pro bono services in matters of legal significance or importance to civil liberties of accused persons.
We are delighted that James Dowsley and Associates are a foundation silver sponsor. We look forward to being involved with the CFLA for 2024 and meeting the many number of students who are looking to pursue a very rewarding career in the criminal law.
To find out more about James Dowsley and Associates, you can visit their website here.
A partnership with the CFLA provides a unique opportunity to engage with the only association at Melbourne Law School with a focus on criminal and family law.
If you are interested in being a sponsor for the CFLA or want to learn more about the benefits of a partnership please contact us!
Email: general.cfla@gmail.com
