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The 2026 listing of leading Rengional Victorian Criminal Defence Lawyers details solicitors practising in criminal law matters across Regional Victoria who have been identified by their fellow Victorian criminal lawyers and barristers for their expertise and abilities in the area.
Preeminent
Daniel Taylor, Daniel Taylor Criminal Lawyers – Bairnsdale
Stephen Peterson, Stephen Peterson Lawyers – Morwell
Leading
Emma King, Emma King Criminal Law-Â Shepparton
Luke Docherty, Docherty Legal – Bendigo
Tom Edwards, Geelong Lawyers – Geelong
Elise Anselma, E Anselma Criminal Law Specialists – Morwell
David Tamanika, David Tamanika Solicitors – Ballarat
Kim McFarlane, McFarlane Criminal Lawyers – Warragul
Recommended
Kate Freshwater, Freshwater Lawyers – Echuca
Alex Loftgood, Loftgood Legal – Geelong
Simon Northeast, Geelong Lawyers – Geelong
Ryan Robertson, Dribbin & Brown – Geelong
Benjamin Smith, Dribbin & Brown – Ballarat
Melinda Walker, Melinda Walker Criminal Law – Ballarat
Mark Woods, Tyler Tipping & Woods – Traralgon