• Victoria
• Federal Jurisdictions

• Administrative Law
• Children’s Court
• Common Law
• Coronial Inquests
• Crimes Compensation
• Crimes/Family Violence/Interv. Orders
• Criminal Law
• Family Law (Including Defacto)
• Guardianship/Mental Health (Protective Tribunals)
• Health Act and Related Prosecutions
• Magistrates Court – Civil
• Magistrates Court – Crime
• Medical Negligence
• Mental Health
• Occupational Health and Safety
• Probate/Wills/Family Provision

Christine (Chris) obtained her Bachelor of Social Studies from Sydney University in 1978 and thereafter spent 10 years in the medical/social work fields. This period provided Chris with invaluable experience in general/medical social work including intensive care, organ donation, child and adolescent health, palliative and aged care and psychiatry.

During this time Chris commenced her Law studies and was admitted to practice in 1990. She was initially employed in a general suburban practice before becoming Associate to a County Court Judge in 1992. She came to the Bar in 1995.

Chris has a general practice including summary crime, civil and family law, Children’s Court (both Criminal and Family Divisions), and administrative law. She also has experience in common law and County Court Chambers.

Given her background Chris has a profound understanding of the problems associated with families in crisis in the areas of family breakup, children’s protection issues, guardianship and administration, and criminal law in particular young offenders. Her experience and observations after 10 years working in large medical centres has kindled an interest in medical negligence. It has provided Chris with a sensitivity and understanding of personal injury and trauma related problems and the operations of large hospitals in the provision of medical services.