James Mitchell

barrister

Admitted

7 August 2018

Bar

19 October 2023

James Mitchell

Phone

9225 7666

Chambers

Niagara Lane Chambers

James is a criminal defence barrister. He is an accredited Criminal Law Specialist with the Law Institute of Victoria, as well as a graduate of the Deryl Dantzler Trial Practice Institute in the USA.

James is interested in all areas of criminal law, and has appeared as sole counsel in:

  • Contested hearings and committals in the Magistrates’ Court;
  • Appeals and pleas in the County Court; and
  • Bail applications in the Supreme Court

Before coming to the Bar, James was a senior lawyer at a specialised criminal law firm in Melbourne.

Through his career in criminal law, James has forged a strong reputation as a diligent and skilled advocate within Victoria’s criminal legal community.

The information referred to above has been supplied by the barrister concerned. Neither Victorian Bar Inc nor the barrister’s clerk have independently verified the accuracy or completeness of the information and neither accepts any responsibility in that regard.

More details about James

Admission

7 August 2018

Signed Bar Roll

19 October 2023

Admitted to Practice

Victorian Practising Counsel

Chambers

Niagara Lane Chambers,
29 Niagara Lane,
Melbourne VIC 3000

Core Practice Areas

Criminal

Technical Expertise

Appellate class=
Appellate
Criminal class=
Criminal
Inquests Inquiries class=
Inquests Inquiries
Public Administrative class=
Public Administrative

Availability

For further information about James, including areas of practice, jurisdictions, availability and direct access, please contact our Clerks. 

Our clerking team provides responsive, practical support – assisting with availability, recommending suitable counsel and facilitating briefing arrangements. They work closely with instructing solicitors and clients to ensure the right Barrister is engaged efficiently and with confidence.

The information referred to above has been supplied by the barrister concerned. Neither Victorian Bar Inc nor the barrister’s clerk have independently verified the accuracy or completeness of the information and neither accepts any responsibility in that regard.
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