Brief a Criminal Barrister in Sydney

Peter Godkin accepts solicitor briefs and direct access instructions in criminal matters across New South Wales, from summary proceedings in the Local Court to serious indictable matters in the District and Supreme Courts.

For enquiries regarding availability, conferences or briefing arrangements, please contact Peter’s clerk.

Trials

Mr Godkin is an experienced advocate who is available to be briefed in District and Supreme Court trials. His trial experience includes:

  • Assault, ABH, GBH
  • Armed robbery
  • Kidnapping
  • Large scale drug manufacture
  • Ongoing supply
  • Possession
  • Firearms offences
  • Sexual assault
  • Historical sexual assault

Local Court

Mr Godkin is also available for briefing or consultation in Local Court matters. Examples of appropriate local court matters include:

  • Complex or serious matters
  • Matters where representations need to be made
  • Mental Health applications
  • CRO with no conviction recorded

Open door policy

If you are unsure as to how to approach a matter, Mr Godkin would love to hear from you. A teacher at heart, with an ‘open door’ policy, he would love to hear from you to discuss your matter.

Experience

His experience includes appearances in the:

  • Local Court of NSW
  • District Court of NSW
  • Supreme Court of NSW

He is a member of a number of NSW Legal Aid panels, including:

  • Indictable Criminal Law
  • Complex & Serious Crime
  • Child Crime
  • Care & Protection
  • Domestic Violence
  • Mental Health

His trial experience includes matters involving:

  • Armed robbery
  • Kidnapping
  • Large-scale drug offences
  • Firearms offences
  • Serious sexual assault matters
  • Historical sexual assault matters

Briefing Peter

Provide a brief outline of:

  • The matter
  • The court
  • The proposed hearing dates
  • Any conference requirements

Peter’s clerk will confirm:

  • Availability
  • Potential conflicts
  • Conference arrangements
  • Any information required before accepting the brief

Peter accepts briefs from instructing solicitors in the ordinary course of practice.

Where appropriate, he also accepts instructions under the Direct Access scheme.

Briefs are accepted subject to professional obligations, availability and any applicable court or ethical requirements.

Professional Practice

Peter practises in accordance with the professional obligations applying to members of the NSW Bar, including the cab-rank principle where applicable.

If a matter falls outside his availability or areas of practice, this will be confirmed promptly so alternative arrangements can be made where necessary.

Clerk Contact Details

Sarah Nadzielski
Clerk

Phone: 02 9235 3033

Barrister Contact Details

Peter Godkin
Barrister

Phone: 0435 965 017

Email: godkin@windeyerchambers.com.au