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Mcgowan Lawyers
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Frances McGowan

Frances McGowan

Principal Mcgowan Lawyers

Manly Vale, NSW
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About Frances

Frances McGowan, Principal at McGowan Lawyers, brings over 25 years of dedicated legal experience to her clients, focusing on criminal law and the administration of deceased estates. Known for her commitment to achieving optimal outcomes, Frances provides clients with clear and practical advice to navigate complex legal challenges confidently. Her expertise extends to handling criminal law matters, including representation in the Local, District, and Supreme Courts, and in the NSW Court of Criminal Appeal. At McGowan Lawyers, clients benefit from Frances's comprehensive approach, which may involve engaging barristers and experts to bolster their cases when necessary. Her role as a panelist with the NSW Legal Aid Commission on the Summary, Indictable, and Serious Complex Crime Panels highlights her dedication to strategic and results-driven legal support. Frances emphasises the importance of seeking timely legal advice, whether facing a criminal charge or dealing with the intricacies of deceased estates, including probate and will-related disputes. Her firm is committed to guiding clients through the legal process with compassion, discretion, and determination, ensuring that every client receives experienced support tailored to their specific needs.

Practice areas

Criminal & Traffic
Estate Planning
Family Law

Resume

Experience

Lawyer

Lawyer

McGowan Lawyers

Mar 2003 - Present • 23 years 7 months

Contact information

Manly Vale, NSW

6, 339 Condamine Street, Manly Vale, NSWWebsite

Practice certificate

Name
Frances McGowan
Date of admission
1998
Certification type
Principal of a law practice
Class
Law Practice
Region
NSW

Last checked: 20 Apr 2026 • Checked with Law Society of NSW

Practice areas

Criminal & Traffic
  • Criminal Law
Estate Planning
  • Estate Administration
  • Estate Disputes
  • Probate
  • Wills and Estates
Family Law
  • Provision Claims