Gaston Gration

Admitted as a barrister in 2026
Admitted as a legal practitioner in 2018

Gaston appears regularly in criminal matters in the Supreme Court, District Court, Local Court and Children’s Court of New South Wales. Prior to being called to the bar, Gaston practised as a solicitor at the Aboriginal Legal Service and at Legal Aid in Sydney, Newcastle and Parramatta.
 
Gaston has acted for clients charged with murder, drug trafficking, firearms, complex fraud, serious assault, sexual offences and terrorism offences. He has practiced in both the Commonwealth and State jurisdictions, acting for clients in trials, defended hearings, sentencing, appeals against conviction and sentence, bail applications, parole matters and diversions under mental health legislation.
 
Gaston accepts briefs to advise and appear in all areas of law in New South Wales. He appears as sole counsel or led by Senior Counsel.


Principal areas of practice

• Criminal law
• Appellate law
• Commissions of inquiry and inquests
• Statutory Offences
• Parole and post sentence orders
• Administrative and public law
• Professional disciplinary matters

Professional Background
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• 2025 – 2026: Senior Solicitor at Legal Aid’s Indictable Team, Sydney
• 2024 – 2025: Senior Solicitor at Legal Aid’s Commonwealth Crime Unit, Sydney
• 2023 – 2024: Solicitor at Legal Aid’s Indictable Team, Parramatta
• 2023: Solicitor at Legal Aid’s Indictable Team, Newcastle
• 2019 – 2023: Solicitor at the Aboriginal Legal Service, Sydney and Newcastle

 
Education
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• 2018: Juris Doctor, University of Sydney
• 2013: Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Government and International Relations

 
 
For further details or enquiries regarding Gaston Gration’s areas of expertise, fees and terms of engagement please contact his Clerk.


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