Patrick O'Halloran

Contact Details

Patrick specialises in both criminal law and matters relating to or arising out of criminal proceedings.

Areas of Expertise

• Criminal Law

Professional Background

Patrick specialises in both criminal law and matters relating to or arising out of criminal proceedings.

Patrick has practiced for over 20 years in these areas and has extensive advocacy experience having been employed as a solicitor advocate by the Legal Aid Commission of Tasmania, Office of Public Prosecutions (Victoria) and Victoria Legal Aid.

He regularly appears in a range of summary and indictable matters in the Victorian Magistrates Court and County Court. 

Patrick accepts briefs in criminal and quasi-criminal matters, including disciplinary tribunal proceedings, regulatory matters and inquests.

(Tasmanian) Memberships

• Vice President, The Tasmanian Bar Council 
• Chairperson of the Tasmanian Racing Appeal Board since 2024
• Member of TASCAT (Guardianship stream) 2021- 2024
• Member of Legal Profession Disciplinary Tribunal (Tas) since 2019