Samuel has a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and a Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice from the Queensland University of Technology. He has completed his Masters of Applied Law (Family Law) Samuel practices in Family Law and Domestic Violence matters. He...
Daniella Ruggero is an Accredited Family Law Specialist, specialising in the areas of family law, de facto relationships, family provisions and wills and estates. Daniella Ruggero was admitted as a solicitor in 2007 and has quickly built up a robust...
Level 10/162-166 Goulburn Street
Stary Norton Halphen is Victoria’s preeminent criminal law firm — a reputation built on decades of experience, unwavering client advocacy, and consistent results. Ranked as a First Tier Criminal Defence Firm in Doyle’s Guide for five consecutive year...
460 Lonsdale Street
Melbourne VIC 3000
With over 18 years of experience in criminal law, Andrew Halphen is a leading criminal defence solicitor and partner at Stary Norton Halphen. Holding a Bachelor of Arts and Law (Hons) from Monash University, Andrew is an Accredited Specialist in Crim...
460 Lonsdale Street
Melbourne VIC 3000
Jim McGarvie brings a wealth of experience and expertise to his role as an advocate, having appeared extensively in both the Magistrates’ Court and County Court. His practice encompasses a wide range of serious criminal matters, including defending c...
460 Lonsdale St
Melbourne VIC 3000
Sam Norton has over 20 years of experience in criminal law having been admitted to practice in 2001. He has been an accredited criminal law specialist since 2008 and a partner of Stary Norton Halphen since 2010. Sam has been recognised by Doyles Guid...
460 Lonsdale St
Melbourne VIC 3000
Clare graduated from the University of Melbourne with a Bachelor of Arts in 2004 and from Latrobe University with a Bachelor of Laws in 2008. Â She holds a Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice from the College of Law. Throughout her studies, Clare was a...
460 Lonsdale St
Melbourne VIC 3000
Louise Conwell is a Partner at Stary Norton Halphen and an experienced criminal defence lawyer known for her strategic advocacy, attention to detail, and unwavering commitment to her clients. She holds a Bachelor of Arts (Philosophy), a Juris Doctor...
460 Lonsdale St
Melbourne VIC 3000
Julia has specialised in medical defence for the majority of her legal career since graduating from the University of Manchester and qualifying as solicitor in 1994. Prior to joining MDA, Julia worked in private practice both in Perth, Western Austra...
Nick is a Partner at Stary Norton Halphen, where he has practiced since 2015 after completing a Juris Doctor at the University of Melbourne. He is a Law Institute of Victoria Accredited Specialist in Children’s Law and a recognised leader in defendin...
460 Lonsdale Street
Melbourne VIC 3000