Kristina Kothrakis

Kristina Kothrakis is a distinguished Director with over 18 years of experience in criminal defence, earning a reputation for her strategic thinking and persuasive court advocacy. As an LIV Accredited Criminal Law Specialist, she provides a client-centred approach that is both empathetic and effective. Kristina is particularly adept in handling sexual offence cases, offering clients sound advice throughout the legal process. Her expertise ensures that a strong defence is mounted, focusing on building a compelling narrative to establish reasonable doubt. She is known for her honesty, straightforward advice, and unwavering support during challenging times. Her practice also extends to family violence cases, white-collar offences, and professional negligence and misconduct. Kristina is skilled in representing clients in intervention order proceedings and defending against various fraud allegations. Her courtroom presence is strong, and she excels in delivering persuasive pleas in mitigation. She regularly acts in both the Magistrates’ and County Court, often collaborating with select Counsel from the Victorian Bar. Given her focus on achieving favourable outcomes, Kristina aims to avoid criminal records for her clients by having charges withdrawn and securing non-conviction results. Kristina's dedication extends beyond trial work, as she actively seeks to have her clients removed from the Sex Offender Register and represents those accused of breaching its conditions. She regularly prepares submissions for the Chief Commissioner of Police and the Supreme Court to suspend obligations under the Register. A contributor to her firm's e-books on dealing with sexual assault allegations and understanding the Sex Offender Registration Act, Kristina has also contributed multiple articles on their website. Her leadership experience includes serving as the co-chair of the Executive Committee of the Criminal Law Section of the Law Institute of Victoria. She holds degrees in both Law and Science from Monash University, with her psychological background proving invaluable in cases involving mental health issues. Being of Greek heritage, Kristina is well-placed to connect with Greek-speaking clients. Her reputation as a leading criminal defence lawyer is reflected in her peer recognition in Doyle's Guide 2025, where Doogue + George was also listed as a First Tier Criminal Law Defence Firm.