Barrister
Veronika Drago
LL. B.
Biography
Veronika has extensive experience as an advocate in summary and indictable crime. She practices in all areas of criminal law.
Details
Admission
14 August 2013
Signed Bar Roll
10 May 2018
Chambers
Niagara Lane Chambers
29 Niagara Lane
Melbourne VIC 3000
29 Niagara Lane
Melbourne VIC 3000
Admitted to Practice
Victorian Practising Counsel
Veronika accepts briefs in all criminal matters and appears in all jurisdictions.
Prior to being called to the Bar, Veronika worked as a solicitor advocate in criminal law in private practice at Doogue & O’Brien (now Doogue + George) and Slater and Gordon.
She also worked as a solicitor advocate at the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Legal Service (ATSILS) in remote north-west Queensland. During her time at ATSILS, Veronika had carriage of all indictable matters in the District and Supreme Courts.
Veronika is actively dedicated to pro bono work and community engagement. She has volunteered extensively, including at the Fitzroy Legal Service and with local charities.
Veronika read in Crockett Chambers with Richard Edney. Her senior mentor is Julian McMahon SC.
She is on Victoria Legal Aid’s Preferred Barrister List and holds her Indictable Crime Certificate. She has appeared in all jurisdictions, including the High Court.
Veronika does not accept direct access briefs.
Practice Areas
Appellate
Criminal Appeals
Criminal Law
Appellate
Confiscation Of Assets
Corporate / White Collar Crime
Corruption
Crimes Against The Person
Domestic Violence
Drugs
Environmental
Extradition
Fraud
Health & Safety
Intervention Orders
Juvenile / Children's Court
Mental Illness
Money Laundering
Proceeds Of Crime
Property
Sexual Assault
Traffic / Motor Vehicle
Inquests, Inquiries, Tribunals & Commissions
Coronial Inquests
Disciplinary Tribunals
Royal Commissions
Public Law & Administrative Law
Civil Liberties
Constitutional Law
Disciplinary Proceedings
Extradition
Freedom Of Information (FOI)
Human Rights Law
Immigration
Judicial Review
To discuss the availability, suitability and fees of this barrister, please contact Chris Chapman.
