Barrister
Bill Stougiannos
B. Ec.& LLB (Monash) LLM (Monash)
Biography
Bill’s practice at the Bar has involved mainly appearing in all types of criminal cases ranging from summary hearings in the Children’s and Magistrates’ Court, Committals, Coroner’s Court, County Court Appeals and trials, pleas and bail applications in the Supreme Court and appearances in the Court of Appeal.
Details
Admission
03 November 1980
Signed Bar Roll
20 November 1986
Chambers
Owen Dixon Chambers West
525 Lonsdale St
Melbourne VIC 3000
525 Lonsdale St
Melbourne VIC 3000
Admitted to Practice
Victoria
The majority of appearances currently are in the County Court criminal jurisdiction. Bill’s trial work has involved both prosecution and defence work in fraud, drug, assaults, rape, incest etc. Bill has been involved in a major drug trial of 3 months duration where the principal offender received a life sentence.
Bill has also been involved in many Civil and Commercial cases in the Magistrates’, County and Supreme Courts. This has included conducting a number of causes in the County Court. Matters included Contractual, Tort, Copyright, Building, Wills etc. appearances and advice.
Bill has also appeared in:
- Magistrates’ Court – Family Violence matters;
- Federal Circuit Court – Maintenance, Property, Residence and Contact matters;
- Equal Opportunity Board;
- Guardianship Board; and
- advised in administrative appeals such as Social Security and Medical Board.
Practice Areas
Common Law
Negligence
Public Law & Administrative Law
Judicial Review
Merits Review
To discuss the availability, suitability and fees of this barrister, please contact Chris Chapman.
