Panetta McGrath Lawyers are delighted to welcome Bethan Kendall as a Senior Associate in our Criminal Defence team.
Bethan began her career in criminal law as a State Prosecutor at the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions, where she served for eight years. She then transitioned into criminal defence, practising in both a private defence firm and later at the Aboriginal Legal Service of Western Australia.
With a deep understanding of the criminal justice system, criminal procedure, and the policy considerations behind prosecutions in this State, Bethan brings valuable expertise to our team. She has appeared as lead counsel in numerous jury trials as well as junior counsel in complex drug and homicide cases before the District and Supreme Courts.
Bethan’s addition strengthens and expands our Criminal Defence team, led by Principal Lawyer and Practice Leader, Caley Catto.