Shane was born in Margaret River and raised on a dairy farm before attending boarding school. Following completion of schooling, Shane worked in various industries in Western Australia whilst studying his law degree. After admission to practice in 1978, Shane worked a wide range of legal practice areas, predominantly criminal law, providing a solid foundation in court-based advocacy and a deep understanding of State case development. Starting his own firm in 1981, Shane practiced in all areas of law and in 1990 he moved solely to criminal defence law. Practicing for nearly 50 years, most of which as a criminal defence lawyer, Shane has undertaken over 600 jury trials in the Supreme and District courts, as well as many Magistrates court trials. Shane has substantial trial experience in serious offences including murder, sexual offences, drug importation including sale and supply, fraud, assaults, weapons and firearms, and serious traffic offences such as dangerous driving occasioning death. Shane uses his extensive experience in criminal law to assess the prosecution case and provide reliable and accurate advice on strategy and likely outcomes within all varieties of evidence presentation and strength. Handling multiple high-profile cases, Shane acts with utmost integrity and discretion providing best outcome and minimising reputational damage wherever possible.
Shane Brennan has a wealth of experience in criminal law, drawing on nearly 50 years of practice and a remarkable track record of over 600 jury trials. This experience enables him to provide clear and reliable guidance on legal strategies, potential outcomes, and the intricacies of the courtroom environment. He is well-versed in handling serious matters, including homicide, sexual offences, drug-related crimes, fraud, and dangerous driving. In partnership with Dave Bazen, a highly experienced forensic evidence professional, Davidson Law is dedicated to traditional values of wisdom through experience and sincerity from genuine empathy, compassion, and unwavering ethical practice. Our core belief rests on the basis all people deserve equality and fairness under the law, and we strive to provide the highest standard of care to all clients in a competent, friendly, and non-judgemental environment.
