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Amy Soong is an experienced criminal defence lawyer with over 16 years admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of Queensland and the High Court of Australia. She holds honours degrees in Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Business from QUT, supplemented by a Master of Laws and completion of the Bar Practice Course. Throughout her career, Amy has dedicated her practice exclusively to criminal law, representing clients across all State and Commonwealth offences. After six years with a prominent criminal law firm, she established Ashworth Lawyers in 2014, where she continues to provide robust defence services. Amy has appeared in courts across Queensland and has represented clients interstate, including in Sydney, Melbourne, and Adelaide. Her broad experience encompasses serious criminal matters such as large drug operations, transnational organised crime, sexual offences, and sophisticated fraud. She also handles white-collar crime matters, including Food Act prosecutions, tax offences and investigations by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC). Additionally, Amy has represented clients in corruption commission hearings and coronial inquests. Known for her meticulous preparation and attention to detail, Amy approaches each matter strategically, exploring all available options to achieve the best possible outcomes. She is committed to identifying alternative dispute resolution pathways when appropriate, potentially resolving cases early and reducing stress, time, and costs for clients. Amy understands the complexities and pressures faced by clients navigating the criminal justice system and prioritises clear, ongoing communication throughout the process. Her extensive court experience enables her to anticipate prosecutorial arguments and craft persuasive case strategies. She is a fellow of The Australian and New Zealand College of Notaries and contributes to the legal community as an active member of the Queensland Law Society Wellbeing Working Group, supporting initiatives that promote practitioner health and wellbeing. Awards: Amy Soong - 2023 Executive of the Year (Finalist) - Lawyers Weekly Amy Soong - 2023 Entrepreneur of the Year (Finalist) - Lord Mayor’s Multicultural Business Award David Svoboda - 2012 Outstanding Achievement Award - Contribution to National Legal Aid Law Reform Regarding People Smugglers 2025 Ashworth Lawyers Trailblazer of the Year - Scalable Law 2025 Criminal Law Firm of the Year Qld - APAC Insider Australian Made Awards 2025 2025 Client Service Excellence Award - APAC Insider Australian Made Awards 2025 2025 Top Law Firm - Lawzana 2023 Best Criminal Defence Law Firm 2023 Qld - APAC Insider Legal Awards General https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/ https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/team https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/blog https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/quick-enquiry https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/contact Category of offences https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/judicial-process-administration-of-justice https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/violence-and-organised-crimes https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/aviation-and-transport https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/drug-offences https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/regulatory-and-environmental-offences https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/food-safety https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/white-collar-cyber-crimes https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/property-fraud https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/sexual-offences Sexual offences https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/bestiality https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/child-exploitation-material https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/blog/what-is-unlawful-carnal-knowledge-in-queensland https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/rape-sexual-assault-lawyers Property crimes https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/arson-charges White collar and cybercrimes https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/extortion https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/fraud https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/money-laundering https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/tax-fraud-lawyers https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/using-a-carriage-service-to-menace https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/blog/what-does-it-mean-to-share-sexual-material-without-consent-online Drugs: https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/drug-charges https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/drug-trafficking Aviation: https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/aviation-lawyers Assaults: https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/assault https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/bomb-hoax https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/choking-suffocation-or-strangulation https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/coercivecontrol https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/grievous-bodily-harm https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/human-trafficking-and-slavery https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/murder-or-manslaughter https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/murder-or-manslaughter https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/terrorism Perjury: https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/perjury
Legal Practice Director
Ashworth Lawyers
Feb 2014 - Present • 12 years 9 months
Senior Associate
Russo Lawyers
Nov 2007 - Feb 2014 • 6 years 3 months
Intermediate Accountant Level 2
R.E. Murphy & Co
Dec 2006 - Mar 2007 • 3 months
The Office and Practice of a Notary Microcredential, Law
Bond University
2023
LLB (Hons), LLM, BBus (Accy), GradDIP LP, Bar Practice Course
QUT (Queensland University of Technology)
2001 - 2007
Last checked: 11 Dec 2025 • Checked with Queensland Law Society
