Our Lawyers
Tessa Theocharous
Principal Solicitor
Tessa obtained her Arts(Hons)/Law degree from James Cook University and after completing Articles of Clerkship in 2003 was admitted to practice in Victoria in 2004.
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Tessa gained experience as a criminal defence lawyer in both private practice and the community legal sector before establishing Kurnai Legal Practice in 2008.
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Tessa has represented her clients across all criminal law jurisdictions throughout Victoria and is a dedicated defence lawyer, fighting hard for her clients through every step of the Court process.
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In 2016 Tessa achieved Accreditation as a Criminal Law Specialist.
Michelle Lester
Solicitor LLB
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Our Operational Team
Peter Hood
Managing Consultant at Kurnai Legal Practice and Member of the First Peoples Assembly of Victoria for the South East Region, Peter is a proud Kurnai man with connections to Yorta Yorta, Bangerang, Taungurung and Wurundjeri ancestry through his Mum, and traditional ties to Gunditjmara through his Dad. For the past 14 years, Peter has been working as a managing consultant specialising in Indigenous justice and policy through the Kurnai Legal Practice.
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Angela Frazzetto
Paralegal
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Angela has an Associate Degree is Legal Practice and is also currently completing a law degree.
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Angela is a crucial part of the Kurnai Legal team and works closely with our clients to support them throughout their matter.