Michael Stanton SC

Michael has a broad practice in public and criminal law, with a focus on appellate work and inquiries. He has appeared in the High Court, in conviction and sentence appeals before the Court of Appeal, and in Royal Commissions and inquests. 

Michael has a particular interest in the operation and effect of the Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities Act 2006 (Vic), having completed his Masters in Human Rights Law at the London School of Economics and Political Science after receiving a Chevening Scholarship. He is a Co-Chair of the National Criminal Law Committee of the Law Council of Australia and a past President of Liberty Victoria

He has a background in social work, having been employed for six years as a youth and disability worker whilst he completed his tertiary studies, where he received first class honours in both Arts and Law at the Australian National University. 

Michael read with Christopher Winneke KC. He is a member of the Victoria Legal Aid Criminal Trial Preferred Barrister List and holds an Indictable Crime Certificate. 

He is a co-chair of the Health and Wellbeing Committee.