Matthew Johnston SC
BSc (Hons), LLB
Admitted as a legal practitioner in 1993 Admitted as a barrister in 2000 Appointed as senior counsel in 2015 Matthew Johnston specialises in criminal law appearing for both defence and prosecution. Matthew has extensive experience in trials, bail applications and sentencing at all levels of the criminal justice system including the Local Court, Children’s Court, District Court and the Supreme Court. Matthew conducts complex trials including murder, ‘white collar’ fraud, drug importation, computer forensics, sexual assault and serious property offences. Matthew’s appellate practice includes advice and appearance in sentence and conviction appeals and interlocutory (5F) applications before the Court of Criminal Appeal. Matthew has experience before the Coroner’s Court (as Counsel Assisting and on behalf on interested parties), NSW Crime Commission, Australian Crime Commission, ICAC, Police Integrity Commission, the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal and the Land and Environment Court. Matthew has extensive experience acting on behalf of defendants under the Crimes (High Risk Offenders) Act before the Supreme Court and Court of Appeal. In addition to his criminal practice Matthew has experience in disciplinary proceedings and professional misconduct matters. Principal areas of practice
For further details or enquiries regarding Matthew Johnston’s areas of expertise fees and terms of engagement please contact his Clerk. CONTACT HERE |
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