Hannah is an experienced criminal practitioner who appears in the District Court, Local Court and Children’s Court regularly.
Prior to commencing at the Bar, Hannah worked as a criminal defence solicitor for Legal Aid NSW as solicitor advocate in the District, Local and Children’s Courts, as well as instructing in District Court trials and in the Court of Criminal Appeal.
Hannah was involved in Legal Aid’s policy and law reform work especially in relation to children’s criminal law and raising the age of criminal responsibility.
Prior to commencing practice as a solicitor, Hannah was Tipstaff to her Honour Justice Wilson SC of the NSW Supreme Court.
Hannah has been involved with work on Coronial Inquests, Royal Commissions, and special leave applications to the High Court. Hannah has a particular interest in advancing the rights of young people and First Nations peoples.