About Robert
Robert Beamish is a Senior Associate with extensive experience in criminal and traffic law. Beginning his legal career in private practice in New South Wales, Robert represented creditors in insolvency cases, acting on behalf of liquidators, bankruptcy trustees, and banks. He also handled asset recovery where police had seized property under proceeds of crime laws.
In 2018, Robert joined the Queensland Police Service as a Police Prosecutor in the Mackay region. Throughout his tenure, he appeared regularly in the Magistrates, Children’s, Murri, and Domestic Violence Courts across Mackay, Proserpine, Bowen, and Sarina. His prosecutorial experience spans a broad spectrum of criminal matters, including traffic offences, drug-related charges, as well as more serious indictable offences such as rape, fraud, and murder. Robert has handled numerous bail applications and summary trials.
Robert played a key role in assisting the Queensland Police Service to successfully prosecute cases involving drug offences, assault, theft, traffic violations, dishonesty, domestic violence, and homicide. He also served as the designated prosecutor in the Circuit Court, Children’s Court, and Domestic Violence Court, and was involved in case conferencing. In addition, Robert trained and supervised junior prosecutors, frequently acting as Senior Prosecutor and Officer in Charge.
With a comprehensive understanding of both prosecution and private practice perspectives within the legal system, Robert now focuses on defending clients facing criminal and traffic charges, providing clear, pragmatic advice to protect their rights and promote fairness.
