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About Garde Wilson Lawyers -
Australia's National Criminal Law Firm.
Zarah Garde-Wilson
- Barrister & Solicitor
Zarah Garde-Wilson is a criminal defence law expert renowned for handling tough cases and championing her client’s rights before the courts. As a solicitor and barrister of the Supreme Court of Victoria and a registered practitioner of the High Court of Australia, Zarah has built an unmatched reputation for skilful advocacy and steadfast commitment to social justice.
Early in her career, Zarah was called on to provide legal representation in some of Australia’s most widely-reported criminal law cases during the height of Melbourne’s gang wars. Since then, Zarah has continued to successfully defend clients facing serious criminal charges, applying her sophisticated knowledge of the law and deep knowledge of the criminal justice system.
Zarah regularly appears and instructs in a diverse range of criminal matters in all jurisdictions in Victoria and across Australia including complex drug matters, violent crime, criminal syndicate, homicide and fraud matters.
Zarah is passionate about protecting defendants’ rights to a fair trial.
In her fight for fairness in the criminal justice system, Zarah has played a pivotal role in exposing the questionable tactics employed by police in obtaining convictions. Most recently, Zarah contributed to the uncovering of ‘Lawyer X’ and the launching of a Royal Commission into the Management of Police Informants. Zarah regularly appears in the media to discuss criminal law issues and provide insights into the Australian criminal justice system.
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Choosing the right criminal defence lawyer can be one of the most important decisions you ever make.
Garde Wilson Lawyers are criminal law specialists with a track record of success acting as both solicitors and barristers for our clients. This depth of talent and expertise means we can provide outstanding legal advice and strategy, as well as highly specialised courtroom representation in all criminal court jurisdictions.
Our lawyers have represented clients in high-profile cases and we pride ourselves on having the skills and expertise needed to win our clients favourable verdicts. We assemble the best legal teams to fight your case and draw on the best third-party providers to supply medical, psychological, forensic or technological expertise.
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Mitch Fraser
- Client Manager - Senior Clerk
As Client Services Manager and Senior Law Clerk at Garde Wilson Lawyers, Mitch bridges exceptional service with tireless advocacy to create excellent client experiences and optimal legal outcomes. Justice-driven and motivated to help people through tough times, he excels in extending understanding; championing our clients’ well-being, as well as their legal rights.
Mitch provides start-to-finish support to Garde Wilson Lawyers’ clients; from first call through to courtroom appearances, and possesses a strong understanding of the Victorian Criminal Justice System and its processes. He has extensive experience preparing court documents, co-ordinating medico-legal assessments, and acting on clients’ behalf with prosecution and police.
With energy, empathy and an unshakeable dedication to upholding the highest professional standards, Mitch strives to empower each client we act for, both as a personal trademark and as the standard bearer of Garde Wilson’s culture and ethos.
Amanda O’Brien
- Senior Paralegal
Amanda expertly supports our Gold Coast team and as a clerk at Garde Wilson Lawyers, she is entrusted to help our clients through a challenging period in their journey to justice.
“I understand that taking the first step is often daunting and it is my goal to make this process as easy and stress free as possible for you. I am committed to supporting you on this journey and look forward to helping you achieve the best result possible.”
With positivity and patience, Amanda prepares each of our clients for court, and provides a friendly and compassionate point of contact for all our Queensland clients. Amanda enjoys a number of hobbies including equestrian sports and show jumping, karate and boxing, yoga and running.
Ray Raheem
- Paralegal
Ray Raheem joined our law firm in February 2023 and has quickly become an integral part of our team.
Currently in the final year of his law degree, which he will complete in late 2025, Ray brings a profound passion for the law and a genuine commitment to helping people.
His dedication to legal excellence and client service makes him a valuable asset to our firm. Ray is focussed on managing clients throughout their legal challenge and is available to support clients on a breadth of issues. From family support, court organisation and liaison and general firm duties.
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