Tessa Theocharous
Principal Solicitor
Accredited Criminal Law Specialist
Tessa was admitted to practice in 2004 and since that time has practiced almost exclusively as a criminal defence lawyer. Tessa is experienced in representing people from a wide variety of backgrounds and has particular skills in representing Indigenous people.
Tessa is an experienced advocate within the Children’s, Magistrates’ and County Court jurisdictions as well as the Koori Court divisions within these Courts.
Peter Hood
Managing Consultant
Peter is a proud Kurnai man and is available as an experienced Consultant in areas of Indigenous Justice and Policy.
Peter also provides support to Indigenous clients, ensuring they are represented in a culturally appropriate manner.
Renae Hood
Paralegal
Renae is a crucial part of the Kurnai Legal team and works closely with clients to support them throughout their matter.