Thea accepts briefs to advise and appear in criminal and quasi-criminal matters, including administrative and regulatory matters.
Thea practised as a solicitor advocate at Victoria Legal Aid, regularly appearing in a broad spectrum of summary and indictable matters. Thea also gained experience in Children’s Court matters.
Prior to that role, she was an associate to His Honour Judge Trevor Wraight at the County Court of Victoria.
Thea has a particular interest in the intersection between criminal law and mental illness and working with clients with complex needs.
During her studies of Arts/Law, Thea majored in Indigenous Studies and Criminology. She has a particular interest in prison and police accountability, having volunteered for a number of years in a maximum security prison.
Thea is reading with Amanda Burnnard and her senior mentor is Megan Tittensor SC.
Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation.
