"I am committed to ensuring that  individuals from all backgrounds have access to quality legal services"

Paul Galbally BA (Honours), LLB

After a brief period working in commercial litigation, Paul joined Peter Ward in the criminal law division in 1992 and has since developed a reputation as a leading criminal lawyer with a particular expertise in corporate and white collar crime.

Paul is an Accredited Criminal Law Specialist whose expertise has been employed in some of the country’s largest and most complex criminal law proceedings. Paul’s skill and dedication to his clients is widely recognised by his colleagues in the legal profession.

Paul is committed to ensuring his client’s rights are properly protected by the criminal justice system. Paul represents clients in the Children's Court, Magistrates' Court, County Court, Supreme Court, Court of Appeal, Federal Court of Australia and High Court of Australia.

Areas of Expertise


Criminal law, including:

  • Bail applications
  • Traffic offences
  • Drug offences
  • Property offences
  • Sexual offences
  • Commercial and corporate crime
  • Assault and serious violence, including murder
  • Asset confiscation matters
  • Intervention orders
  • Extradition matters
  • Terrorism offences

Disciplinary proceedings and hearings against professionals, including:

  • Doctors
  • Psychologists
  • Teachers

Qualifications


BA (Honours), LLB

Admitted to Practice (1990)

Partner, Galbally & O’Bryan (since 1992)

Accredited Criminal Law Specialist

Articles

Law Family Business - AFR 27 Nov 2009 Law Family Business - AFR 27 Nov 2009



Professional Memberships

  • Law Institute of Victoria
  • Ethics Liaison Committee of the Law Institute of Victoria
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