Emma Turnbull Lawyers
Qualifications
Bachelor of Laws
Master of Laws
Accredited Specialist – Criminal Law
Professional Memberships
Admitted in the Supreme Court of Victoria
Signed the High Court roll of Practitioners
Law Institute of Victoria – Executive Committee, Criminal Law Section
Emma Turnbull is a Director and the founding partner of Emma Turnbull Lawyers Pty Ltd. Emma established the practice in 2011 after several years in specialist private practice criminal law firms in Melbourne.
She holds a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) and a Master of Laws (LLM) from Monash University. Emma is an Accredited Criminal Law Specialist with the Law Institute of Victoria having passed the examinations in 2014.
A passionate and fearless advocate, Emma appears regularly in all courts across the Victorian criminal justice system. Emma’s team of crimindal defence lawyers are in Court every day of the week and the office runs one of the largest practices of indictable crime and jury trials in Victoria.
The firm is the largest criminal law firm headed by a female in Victoria. She is an industry leader and a forceful advocate for change and development of criminal law in practice. Emma has been acknowledged year after year as a leading criminal defence lawyer in Doyle’s Annual Guide (as has the firm), has won ACQ Partner of the Year and is the 2024 Lawyers Weekly Wellness Advocate of the Year award winner. From 2021 to 2024 she has been a Finalist in the Lawyers Weekly Partner of the Year Awards and the Australian Law Awards for her advocacy, client care and for her work as a firm partner. Emma continues to undertake professional development to refine her skills as an advocate and firm Director.
Emma is a passionate writer and poster on LinkedIn on topics relating to criminal law, justice and policy. Emma is an active mentor and advocate for improved industry professional standards. You can view Emma’s profile here.
During her time as an employee at some of Victoria’s largest criminal law firms, Emma had the opportunity to obtain experience, skills and knowledge that has enabled the firm to develop into the success that it is today.
As a result of her consistency and thorough preparation and commitment to achieve the best possible outcomes, Emma has established a large and loyal client base. She maintains an excellent network of experienced and highly regarded barristers and other forensic professionals who assist in the preparation of cases for court.
Emma is admitted in the Supreme Court of Victoria and the High Court of Australia.
Emma is available on a Consultancy basis for firm business management and can be briefed as an agent for court matters.