Sean Hardy has over 30 years experience in criminal law - in particular defending all types of motor traffic prosecutions. Sean followed in the footsteps of his barrister father Gerald, who was a reknown expert in drink driving defence. Sean's practice is built on winning drink driving and speeding cases. Sean has won hundreds of motor traffic cases in Magistrates Courts throughout Victoria as well as appearing in all interstate jurisdictions. There have also been many dozens of County Court and Supreme Court Appeals successfully prosecuted. Sean's area of expertise includes all issues that fall within the Road Safety Act and its regulations, the Road Rules, Heavy Vehicle National Law, Criminal Procedure Act and Sentencing Act.
Sean regularly handles cases in the following areas of traffic law:
In his civil practice Sean has often appeared in the Supreme Court in pursuit of perogative relief under Order 56. He also represents plaintiffs involved in disputes with insurance companies, particularly against insurers who refuse to pay out following a motor vehicle accident.
There is comprehensive information about Sean's law practice on his website at TrafficLaw.com.au
Sean Hardy's chambers are at 88 Dudley Street, West Melbourne 3003. Postal address is PO Box 13188, Law Courts, 8010.
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