Committal and Trial Matters

Initially called to the NSW Bar in 1994. Left Australia to work abroad for 5 years as a Criminal Law Advocate (1994-1999). Commenced practice at NSW Bar in October 2014. Prior to October 2014, Shafiq worked for the NSW ODPP for 15 years as a Senior Solicitor. She appeared at regional courts in country NSW, Local and District Courts, Childrens Court and the Parramatta Drug Court in full gamut of criminal matters.

Main areas of practice – Criminal Law – committal and trial matters, summary hearings, Childrens criminal proceedings, statutory prosecutions, inquests, bail and traffic matters; Family law matters, human rights /refugee law.