Caley Catto serves as the Principal Lawyer at Panetta McGrath Lawyers, bringing comprehensive expertise in criminal defence and disciplinary defence. She expertly navigates the complexities of criminal law, providing robust defence in cases involving sexual offences, assaults, and serious drug-related charges. Her proficiency extends to defending health practitioners during State Administrative Tribunal disciplinary proceedings, as well as Ahpra investigations and Coronial Inquests. Caley has earned recognition from Doyle's Guide as both a Rising Star and a Leading Criminal Defence Lawyer in Western Australia, highlighting her dedication and effectiveness in the legal landscape. In 2023, her achievements were further acknowledged when she was chosen as a finalist in the Lawyers Weekly Australia-wide Women in Law Awards in the Rising Star of the Year and Senior Associate of the Year (SME Law) categories. Her commitment to her clients and her profession remains unwavering, making her a formidable presence in the field of law.
Principal Lawyer - Practice Leader, Criminal Defence
Panetta McGrath Lawyers
Jan 2025 - Present • 1 year 10 months
Senior Associate
Panetta McGrath Lawyers
Jan 2023 - Dec 2024 • 1 year 11 months
Associate
Panetta McGrath Lawyers
Jul 2022 - Dec 2022 • 5 months
Lawyer
Timpano Legal
Jul 2019 - Jun 2022 • 2 years 11 months
Law Graduate
Timpano Legal
Feb 2019 - Jul 2019 • 5 months
Law Graduate to Thomas Percy QC
Albert Wolff Chambers
Jul 2018 - Feb 2019 • 7 months
Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice
The College of Law Australia
2019
Juris Doctor (J.D.)
The University of Western Australia
2016 - 2018
Graduate Diploma in Law, Policy and Government
The University of Western Australia
2015
Bachelor of Arts (Honours)
Curtin University
2010 - 2013
