

Rose Killip, Principal Solicitor at Smith Criminal Law Pty Ltd, is recognised for her formidable expertise in the criminal justice system across Queensland. Raised on the Sunshine Coast, Rose leverages her deep local connections and strategic acumen to serve her clients with distinction. With nine years of comprehensive experience, she has mastered the nuances of criminal law, becoming one of the most sought-after criminal defence lawyers in the region. Her career began after obtaining a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Southern Queensland, followed by a Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice from The College of Law Australia. Rose's unique perspective is shaped by her previous roles as both a criminal defence solicitor and a police prosecutor. Her tenure with the Queensland Police Service saw her navigating complex cases and honing her advocacy skills in varied legal settings. This was followed by her advisory role at Queensland Corrective Services, where she coordinated sentence planning and engaged with parole applications, further enhancing her comprehensive understanding of the criminal justice system. Her distinguished career has seen her appear in numerous jurisdictions across Queensland, participating in trials, summary hearings, committals, sentences, appeals, and applications. As a natural strategist and skilled negotiator, Rose's dedication to her clients is matched by her ability to navigate the intricacies of the law with precision and insight.

Queensland Corrective Services

Principal Solicitor
Smith Criminal Law Pty Ltd
Dec 2023 - Present • 2 years 10 months

Police Prosecutor
Queensland Police Service
Jun 2022 - Dec 2023 • 1 year 6 months

Court Advisory
Queensland Corrective Services
Jan 2022 - Jun 2022 • 5 months

Sentence Planning Coordinator
Queensland Corrective Services
Jan 2021 - Feb 2022 • 1 year 1 month

Criminal Defense Solicitor
Smith Criminal Law Pty Ltd
Oct 2017 - Dec 2020 • 3 years 2 months

Law Clerk
Anderson Fredericks Turner
Sep 2015 - Oct 2017 • 2 years 1 month

Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice
The College of Law Australia
2014 - 2016

Batchelor of Laws
University of Southern Queensland
2010 - 2015
Last checked: 29 May 2026 • Checked with Queensland Law Society