Shilpa is an experienced criminal defence solicitor-advocate who approaches her work with compassion and empathy, always aiming to provide her clients with a robust and thoughtful criminal defence during what is often a difficult and stressful time.
Finely tuned criminal defence skills
Shilpa has honed her robust written and oral advocacy skills through autonomously managing a demanding caseload in a bustling criminal defence practice, where she adeptly guides clients with diverse backgrounds and complex needs.
She has regularly appeared at Magistrates’ Courts throughout Victoria as a solicitor-advocate in contest mentions, plea hearings, contraventions, committal mentions and bail applications. Shilpa also has experience running contested hearings in the Magistrates’ Court of Victoria.
In the County Court and Supreme Courts, Shilpa is well versed in preparing and instructing on a variety of matters including bail applications, appeals, contraventions, supervision order hearings and trials.
Advocating for fairness and equality
Shilpa is personally committed to the introduction of restorative justice reforms and a more flexible sentencing framework to the criminal justice system. With these underlying ambitions at the core of everything she does, she operates with a genuine passion for helping clients achieve the access to justice they deserve.
Thriving in a like-minded team
Shilpa’s enthusiasm to achieve positive outcomes for her clients has never been stronger than while working with colleagues who share her professional ethos. At Robinson Gill, the opportunity to defend the rights of individuals is not only enriched, but also extends far beyond the scope offered by most other firms.
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Arts, Politics & International Relations and Media & Communications, University of Melbourne
- Juris Doctor, Melbourne Law School
