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Our Team

Emma Turnbull Lawyers are one of Melbourne’s most diverse and experienced specialist criminal law teams. Unlike other firms that spread themselves thin across multiple offices, we have chosen to locate our offices in just Melbourne CBD and Ballarat, where we have assembled a our team of specialist defence lawyers who are dedicated to providing you with the highest quality legal advice and representation.

Our legal team represents a wide range of backgrounds, specialties, and levels of experience. From seasoned partners with decades of practice experience to talented junior lawyers who bring fresh perspectives, we have the perfect blend of skills to handle any legal matter you may encounter. Our diversity ensures that we can approach your case from multiple angles, offering innovative solutions tailored to your unique needs. We respect that no two cases are the same and every cases needs individual attention and consideration.

One of the key advantages of having our Melbourne Office as our hub is the wealth of experience and support readily available on-site. This means that every member of our team has immediate access to a network of highly knowledgeable colleagues who can provide guidance and insights whenever needed. Whether you are working with a Director, Partner, an Associate, or Lawyer, rest assured that they have the collective wisdom of our entire team backing them up. No matter the complexity of your case, we will leverage our diverse expertise and collaborative to provide you with exceptional representation and results.

Emma Turnbull

Director

Bachelor of Laws
Master of Laws
Accredited Specialist – Criminal Law

Adrian Lewin

Director

Bachelor of Laws
Accredited Specialist – Criminal Law
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Manny Brennan

Partner

Bachelor of Laws (Honours)
Bachelor of Arts
Accredited Specialist – Criminal Law

Darryl Annett

Consultant

Bachelor of Jurisprudence
Bachelor of Laws
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Matt McLellan

Senior Associate Defence Lawyer

Bachelor of Laws
Bachelor of Arts
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Nikhil Sood

Senior Associate Defence Lawyer

Master of Laws
Bachelor of Laws (Hons)
Bachelor of Arts
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Joseph Adamo

Senior Associate Defence Lawyer

Bachelor of Laws
Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice
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Georgia Hogg

Associate Defence Lawyer

Bachelor of Laws
Bachelor of International Studies
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Roisin Pryor

Associate Defence Lawyer

Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Laws (Hons)
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James Gilfillan

Associate Defence Lawyer

Juris Doctor
Bachelor of Communication
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Theo Chrisant

Defence Lawyer

Bachelor of Laws
Bachelor of Commerce
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Jervis Dean

Defence Lawyer

Bachelor of Laws
Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice
Bachelor of Arts (Hon)
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