Michael Valentin

Barrister

michael.valentin@chambers.net.au

Telephone: 02 8815 9331 Fax: 02 8815 9303

Admitted as Barrister: 2015

Practice areas:

• Criminal Law
• Employment and Industrial Law
• Inquests and Inquiries
• Institutional and Historical Abuse Claims

Since being called to the bar, Mr Valentin has practiced predominantly in the Criminal Law area.

He has appeared in multiple trials and defended hearings at both the District and Local Courts.

In addition to trials, Mr Valentin has also appeared in numerous sentence proceedings, bail hearings, mental health applications and other short criminal matters at all levels as well as representing individuals summoned to appear before various regulatory commissions.

Mr Valentin also practices in the area of Institutional and historical abuse claims involving Government Departments and Religious Institutions.