GARDE-WILSON - Key Persons
Amanda expertly supports our Gold Coast team and as a clerk at Garde Wilson Lawyers, she is entrusted to help our clients through a challenging period in their journey to justice.
"I understand that taking the first step is often daunting and it is my goal to make this process as easy and stress free as possible for you. I am committed to supporting you on this journey and look forward to helping you achieve the best result possible."
With positivity and patience, Amanda prepares each of our clients for court, and provides a friendly and compassionate point of contact for all our Queensland clients. Amanda enjoys a number of hobbies including equestrian sports and show jumping, karate and boxing, yoga and running.
Job Titles:
- Client Manager - Senior Clerk
Mitch provides start-to-finish support to Garde Wilson Lawyers' clients; from first call through to courtroom appearances, and possesses a strong understanding of the Victorian Criminal Justice System and its processes. He has extensive experience preparing court documents, co-ordinating medico-legal assessments, and acting on clients' behalf with prosecution and police.
With energy, empathy and an unshakeable dedication to upholding the highest professional standards, Mitch strives to empower each client we act for, both as a personal trademark and as the standard bearer of Garde Wilson's culture and ethos.
Job Titles:
- Associate
- in - House Counsel
Tania attended The University of Melbourne, attaining her Bachelor of Laws (Hons), on completion she gained an Article Clerkship position at Richmond and Bennison solicitors, in Summary Defence Crime, Personal Injury and Family Law.
In 2002, February was admitted to practice and offered a solicitor role at the Office of Public Prosecutions, indictable crime, she worked at the Office of Public Prosecutions for 8 years. During that time Tania worked in the specialist crime units, Major Drugs Division, Serious Sex Offences and Serious injury cases and Murders.
Tania was appointed as the Associate to the Director of Public Prosecutions, now the Honourable Justice Paul Coghlan K.C OAM. She worked closely with Justice Coghlan on numerous major cases in Victoria at the time. She also appeared at the Coroner's Court in matters on his behalf (Matters of Halvargas [Dupas], Jaden Leskie and Ors).
In May 2009, Tania completed the Victorian Bar Readers Course and was admitted as a Barrister of The Supreme Court. She managed a very busy jury trial practice in both Criminal and Family Law jurisdictions.
Zarah Garde-Wilson is a criminal defence law expert renowned for handling tough cases and championing her client's rights before the courts. As a solicitor and barrister of the Supreme Court of Victoria and a registered practitioner of the High Court of Australia, Zarah has built an unmatched reputation for skilful advocacy and steadfast commitment to social justice.
Early in her career, Zarah was called on to provide legal representation in some of Australia's most widely-reported criminal law cases during the height of Melbourne's gang wars. Since then, Zarah has continued to successfully defend clients facing serious criminal charges, applying her sophisticated knowledge of the law and deep knowledge of the criminal justice system.
Zarah regularly appears and instructs in a diverse range of criminal matters in all jurisdictions in Victoria and across Australia including complex drug matters, violent crime, criminal syndicate, homicide and fraud matters.
Zarah is passionate about protecting defendants' rights to a fair trial.
In her fight for fairness in the criminal justice system, Zarah has played a pivotal role in exposing the questionable tactics employed by police in obtaining convictions. Most recently, Zarah contributed to the uncovering of ‘Lawyer X' and the launching of a Royal Commission into the Management of Police Informants. Zarah regularly appears in the media to discuss criminal law issues and provide insights into the Australian criminal justice system.
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