Drinkwater Criminal and Family Lawyers

15/01/2025

Hire the lawyer that wrote the book.

If you are charged with a drug offence then Courtney Young is the representative you want involved in your case.

Courtney is the coauthor of Zahra and Arden’s Drug Laws in New South Wales, the book other lawyers rely upon to defend drug offences for their clients.

Courtney’s knowledge of Drug laws in New South Wales gives you an advantage in your matter that can’t be found in other firms. You can have the confidence that the advice you are receiving is thorough, accurate and from a lawyer with expert knowledge of your problem.

Take the first step and call us today on (02) 7205 3300 or email on [email protected]

For more information visit our website
www.drinkwaterlaw.com.au

13/01/2025

Hire the lawyer that other lawyers recommend.

Brooke Drinkwater is an Accredited Specialist in Criminal Law, a title that few lawyers hold. To gain status as an Accredited Specialist a solicitor must pass the Law Society’s rigorous assessments in communication, problem solving, client relations and, of course, their specialist area of law.

Brooke was listed as a Recommended Criminal Lawyer in both 2021 and 2023 by Doyle’s Guide, a guide created by lawyers recommending their colleagues who lead the field in their areas.

For more information visit our website
www.drinkwaterlaw.com.au

09/01/2025

✨ 𝐌𝐄𝐄𝐓 𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐓𝐄𝐀𝐌 ✨

𝐒𝐚𝐫𝐚 𝐅𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐫

Sara Fletcher has 11 years experience as a practising lawyer but has worked in law firms for the past 22 years.

She commenced her legal career as a Licenced Conveyancer before being admitted as a Solicitor in 2014.

Sara is one of our Criminal Lawyers but also has a wealth of experience in Wills and Estates.

Since her admission, she has practiced predominantly in the areas of Criminal Law, Conveyancing and Wills and Estates. She draws on her experience as a Licenced Conveyancer to understand and explain to her clients the legal process from start to finish.

Sara's kind and caring nature ensures that her clients, particularly those enduring the loss of a loved one, feel cared for and can move through the legal process knowing that that are receiving expert advice and the support they need.

Sara regularly appears before Forster and Taree Local Courts and has been part of the Legal Aid Duty Roster at Forster Local Court conducing Legal Aid work for 8 years.

Sara, having grown up in the Forster area, also enjoys the benefit of local knowledge and is actively involved in her local community.

26/12/2024

✨ 𝐌𝐄𝐄𝐓 𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐓𝐄𝐀𝐌 ✨

𝐀𝐛𝐛𝐲 𝐓𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐞

Abby is our Family Lawyer and has been a lawyer for 5 years.

Abby holds a Master of Laws (Applied Laws), majoring in Family Law and Wills and Estates.

Abby is based in Newcastle and travels to Forster regularly to service clients in the Forster/Taree area.

With a deep-seated interest in complex legal matters and court-based advocacy, Abby excels in managing intricate family law issues. She provides practical and effective advice in all family law matters, including property settlements, parenting disputes, divorce, child support, contravention, recovery, and relocation proceedings. Abby's expertise extends to advising clients in matters involving corporate entities, and she has significant experience in high-risk children's proceedings, including urgent recovery, domestic violence, abuse, and cases on the Evatt list.

Abby's notable achievements include appearing in the Family Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court of NSW. She consistently exceeds client expectations through mediation, negotiation, and litigation.

23/12/2024

✨ 𝐌𝐄𝐄𝐓 𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐓𝐄𝐀𝐌 ✨

𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐠

Courtney is a very experienced Criminal Lawyer with 14 years experience as a practising lawyer and a wealth of experience in other roles in the criminal justice system.

She completed her degree at UNSW in 2010, where she attained first class honours, was chosen valedictorian and was awarded the University Medal in Law.

Courtney was Associate to Her Honour Judge Flannery SC in the District Court, NSW in 2011/2012.

Courtney lectured in criminal law, evidence law and criminology at the University of New South Wales between 2011 and 2017.

In 2015 she was awarded the Nettheim Doctoral Teaching Fellowship at UNSW in recognition of her excellence in teaching while conducting her PhD studies on bail in regional and remote NSW courts.

Courtney has practiced criminal law in the Taree area since 2011, in a part time capacity previously for Steven Young Lawyers & Conveyancers and now Drinkwater Law.

Courtney is co-author of Zahra and Arden’s Drug Laws in New South Wales, published in 2014, which is still the primary practitioner text on NSW and Commonweath drug law. Courtney is also co-author of Justice Reinvestment: Winding Back Imprisonment, published in 2015, which deals with criminal justice policy.

Courtney regularly appears in the Forster, Taree, Newcastle and Port Macquarie Local and Taree and Port Macquarie District Courts as well as other nearby courts in Defended Hearings, Bail Applications, Sentences and Appeals and has experience in conducting matters involving charges for traffic offences, drink driving, violent offences such as intimidation, assaults, sexual assaults and murder, fraud, theft and other property related matters such as break and enter and armed robbery offences.

Courtney commences providing criminal law services in the Newcastle region in 2025

23/12/2024

🔸𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 - 𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐥𝐞 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓🔸

We are excited to announce that we will be extending our services to the Newcastle region as of 2025.

Our experienced solicitor, Courtney Young will be based in Newcastle and will be available to assist you in Criminal Law matters on either a legally aided or private basis.

Courtney has extensive experience in Criminal Law and is a confident and persuasive advocate with intricate knowledge of the legal process and rules of evidence.

Courtney was also the co-author of Zahra and Arden’s Drug Laws in New South Wales which is relied upon by other criminal lawyers in providing advice in drug matters making her knowledge of the law in that area extensive, an advantage that is passed on to her clients.

Courtney will be available to appear in all courts in the Newcastle region including Newcastle Local and District Courts, Raymond Terrace, Toronto, Belmont and Maitland Local Courts.

Contact us to arrange a consultation on (02) 7205 3300 or via email at [email protected].

Visit our website for more information
www.drinkwaterlaw.com.au

22/12/2024

Introducing our Principal Solicitor, Brooke Drinkwater.

Brooke has 15 years experience as a lawyer and is an Accredited Specialist in Criminal Law.

During her 15 years of experience, Brooke has predominantly practised in Criminal Law and is a confident, persuasive and passionate advocate who prides herself on achieving results for her clients.

Brooke was a partner in another local firm in the Forster/Tuncurry area for 8 years before making the decision to start her own firm specialising in areas of Crime and Family Law. Over the past two years, Brooke has sourced a talented and experienced team of lawyers to support her and who share her vision to provide a superior service to clients on the Mid North Coast in their time of need.

Brooke has been recognised both in 2021 and 2023 as a Recommended Criminal Lawyer in regional New South Wales by Doyle’s Guide.

Brooke regularly appears before Forster and Taree Local And Taree District Courts and has represented clients in respect of charges ranging from shoplifting, assaults and driving offences to break and enter, drug offences, sexual assault and murder.

You can find more information on our website www.drinkwaterlaw.com.au.

Contact us today on (02) 7205 3300 or via email at [email protected]

21/12/2024

Drinkwater Criminal and Family Lawyers was established in 2022.

Our Principal, Brooke Drinkwater, was previously a partner in Barraclough Jones & Associates from 2014-2022. Brooke has been a solicitor for 15 years and is an Accredited Specialist in Criminal Law.

We service clients in Forster, Taree, Port Macquarie and the Newcastle region in both Criminal Law and Family Law. We also provide services for Wills and Estates.

Brooke has experience in all of those areas of law across her 15 years of experience as a lawyer.

Brooke is supported by an experienced and hard working team of lawyers including Courtney Young, Sara Fletcher and Abby Thorne and our administration staff, Darelle and Xanthe.
We pride ourselves on providing common sense and practical advice to achieve the best possible result in your case.

Our lawyers are confident advocates who can ensure that your case is presented in the best possible way.

You can find more information on our website www.drinkwaterlaw.com.au

Contact us today on (02) 7205 3300 or via email at [email protected]

Drinkwater Criminal & Family Lawyers pride ourselves on realistic, practical & common-sense advice, achieving the best result for each client. We understand the challenges & pressure that comes with every case & providing you with straightforward advice so that you can make informed decisions. We re...