Phillip Bloemen has extensive experience in the criminal law, appearing daily as a solicitor advocate for five years under Accredited Criminal Law Specialist Steven Pica. Phillip had carriage of and appeared in a wide range of criminal matters including:
- Appeals, Pleas and Bail Applications in the County Court
- Bail Applications, Intervention Orders, Pleas, Contested Hearings and Contested Committals in the Magistrates Court
Phillip has also had the carriage of cases involving drug trafficking, sex offences and homicides, including the Desmond Moran murder case. He is a Victoria Legal Aid Criminal Trial preferred barrister.
Additionally, he has undertaken cultural awareness training provided by Kellawan Indigenous Consultants for persons who are members of Aboriginal communities.
Phillip read with Tony Trood.