Sam has extensive experience in criminal law and related matters. Before coming to the bar, Sam was an Associate at Theo Magazis & Associates where he gained valuable skills and experience as a solicitor advocate appearing for accused' in all Victorian courts. In that capacity, Sam also acted for litigants in confiscation proceedings.As a solicitor, Sam regularly instructed both senior and junior counsel in trials in the Supreme Court and County Court of Victoria.
Since coming to the bar, Sam has appeared in both trials and pleas in the County Court in criminal and confiscation proceedings. Sam also appears in committal hearings, contests and pleas in the Magistrates Court. Sam also appears in Supreme Court and the High Court of Australia.
Sam accepts briefs to advise and appear in matters relating to occupational health and safety, white collar crime, and disciplinary tribunals.
Sam has been selected as a member of the Victoria Legal Aid Criminal Trial Preferred Barrister List.
Accreditation
Sam holds an Indictable Crime Certificate