Criminal Law

Criminal charges

If you have been charged with a criminal offence, or offences, it is strongly advised that you phone your Lawyer for advice as soon as possible.

Cathryn Shiels Lawyers will make it a priority to answer your call or return your call as soon as possible.

You have the right to receive legal advice before being interviewed by Police in relation to any matters.

Phone: 0400 955 643

Approach

Cathryn Shiels Lawyers is the firm that prides itself as a leading provider of Family Law services.

As a small firm, providing personalised service, the firm has demonstrated continued success. Cathryn is currently providing remote and virtual services and can meet with you in person by arrangement. Many court hearings are conducted online.

Cathryn can appear for you in your court hearing either by video link or in person where required.

Parochialism is not in our nature. We take a modern approach to solving your legal matters.

Personalised service is a core philosophy of the firm. You will be represented by the one lawyer for your entire case.

Cathryn strives to get the best results, in the shortest time, costing you, the client, less.

Family Law proceedings, separation and divorce can be a very stressful time. You will be supported throughout the process.

Clear advice is provided for Criminal Law matters based on the facts and evidence.

Cathryn Shiels has been practising law for over 12 years. She attended primary and secondary school in regional Victoria.

She worked and travelled extensively throughout Europe, Asia and the United States. Upon her return to regional Victoria she completed a Bachelor of Arts Humanities (Honours) in Literature. Her thesis focused on psychoanalysis, child development and the subconscious mind in modernist literature. Theories of attachment and child development greatly inform her work in the legal sector and she draws on that knowledge when working with clients, especially in relation to parenting matters.

Cathryn worked in Melbourne and began her legal studies while raising a family.

She established her own legal firm in 2015.

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