Kathryn Cooper

Kathryn Cooper is a distinguished solicitor practising in the Greater Newcastle Area, exclusively focused on criminal law. Having established Cooper Criminal Law in 2018, Kathryn continues to offer committed legal representation to clients throughout Newcastle, the Hunter, Lake Macquarie, and Central Coast regions. Her extensive experience encompasses a range of criminal law matters, with appearances in District, Local, and Children's Courts, as well as the Hunter Drug Court. Kathryn's practice includes handling sentence proceedings, instructing counsel in trials, and defending clients in hearings. She possesses a robust track record in managing severity and conviction appeals, as well as bail applications. Her work with forensic procedure applications, committal proceedings, and matters under the Mental Health (Forensic Provisions) Act showcases her comprehensive approach to legal challenges. Before founding Cooper Criminal Law, Kathryn served as a Criminal Law Solicitor with Burke & Mead Lawyers and Legal Aid NSW. Her early career included valuable experience with the Aboriginal Legal Service NSW/ACT. Kathryn's legal education comprises a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from the University of Newcastle, complemented by a Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice from The College of Law Australia. Her case portfolio includes handling serious charges such as armed robberies, specially aggravated break and enters, sexual assault, and drug trafficking, among others. Her dedication to her clients and deep understanding of criminal law dynamics make her a respected figure within the legal community.