Brett accepts briefs in all criminal, and quasi-criminal, matters as well as civil proceedings such as Intervention Orders and Victims of Crime.
In his 10 years at the Bar, Brett has appeared extensively in the County and Magistrates’ Courts in relation to committals and trials, summary contested hearings, pleas and bail applications. He also appears in the Supreme Court in relation to Bail applications.
Prior to the bar, Brett was a solicitor advocate for 7 years, appearing and instructing in everything from simple road/traffic-related offences through to difficult Mental Impairment trials and more serious offences such as rape, commercial drug trafficking and murder. Possessing a degree in Accounting, Brett has also dealt with complex fraud and dishonesty offences.
Brett has held an Indictable Crime Certificate from the Victorian Bar since 2017.
He read with Justin Hannebery KC.