Who we are
C. Marshall & Associates is a specialist law firm practising exclusively in criminal defence. Based out of Sunshine, our criminal lawyers appear in all courts no matter what the allegations are against you or your loved ones.
Established in 2003 by Accredited Criminal Law Specialist and Principal Cameron Marshall, the firm has expanded to now comprise five highly motivated and competent lawyers who are passionate about criminal defence. Importantly, all of our criminal lawyers are highly experienced advocates who appear in Court on a daily basis and have had experience in appearing in all jurisdictions.
We are happy to act for you in relation to any criminal matter, ranging from minor summary charges to the most serious of charges. We offer our services based on a private retainer. We are also a member of the Victoria Legal Aid panel so we are also in a position to act for you if you meet Victoria Legal Aid's eligibility criteria.
Our firm can represent you in relation to matters arising in Victoria as well as interstate jurisdictions. We also offer representation in matters pertaining to applications to the Victims of Crime Assistance Tribunal, Coronial Inquests and Intervention Orders.
Our Team
We have dedicated criminal lawyers willing to assist you at all stages of your case. Although we are proudly based out of Sunshine our solicitor advocates and barristers can appear in all courts and in all jurisidictions and our friendly adminstrative staff are here to help you. C. Marshall & Associates prides itself on the fact that all our criminal lawyers personally appear in court every day ensuring quality advocacy on your behalf. We can assist you with summary charges, indictable charges, bail application and appeals to any court in Australia. No case is too hard or too complex. Feel free to organise a conference with any one of our team.
Cameron Marshall founded C. Marshall & Associates in January 2003. He was recognised as a Law Institute of Victoria Accredited Specialist in Criminal Law in 2006. Cameron graduated with degrees in Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Arts from Monash University in 1997 and has practised exclusively in criminal law ever since. He is admitted to practice as a Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Victoria, the Supreme Court of Western Australia and in the High Court of Australia.
Felix Ralph joined C. Marshall & Associates in 2014. He completed a Bachelor of Arts (Criminology) and Bachelor of Law at Monash University where he won prizes for Criminal Investigation Law & Procedure and also in Elements of Forensic Medicine. He attended the College of Law under full scholarship. Felix is admitted to practice in the Supreme Court and High Court of Australia. He is a focussed and dedicated criminal lawyer who appears regularly in all Victorian courts.
Daniela Jovanovska graduated with a degree in Bachelor of Laws from Monash University in 1998 and a degree in Bachelor of Commerce from Deakin University in 1996. Recognised as an Accredited Specialist in 2006 whilst working at a criminal defence firm, Daniela continued her specialisation until 2010 after being in the employ at the O.P.P. Given her wealth of experience in both defence and prosecution, Daniela has a detailed understanding of how to defend against complex prosecutions. Daniela is fluent in Macedonian and conversant in Serbian and Croatian.
Sarah De Paoli joined C. Marshall & Associates in 2015. Sarah graduated from Deakin University in 2013 with degrees in Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and Bachelor of Criminology. Sarah completed her Traineeship in 2014 and was admitted to practice in the Supreme Court of Victoria and the High Court of Australia in 2015. Sarah appears regularly in all criminal jurisdictions, in particular in the Magistrates' Court.
Carmelo De Francesco joined C. Marshall & Associates in 2015. Carmelo graduated with a degree in Bachelor of Laws from La Trobe University in 2013, and was admitted to practise in 2014 in the Supreme Court of Victoria and the High Court of Australia. He has also attained a Bachelor of Arts from Deakin University, Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice from the Leo Cussen Institute, and is currently undertaking a Master of Laws at Monash University. Carmelo can speak fluent Italian.
Vivian Nguyen is our senior paralegal & practice manager and joined C. Marshall & Associates in 2009 after completing an Advanced Diploma in Legal Practice as well as a Bachelor of Criminal Justice. Vivian is highly experienced in the efficient running of a busy criminal law firm and dedicated to assisting in the preparation and defence of your case. Vivian speaks fluent Vietnamese and basic Cantonese.
