BEAU MANTON
Bunbury,WA
Summary
Legal professional with over three years of experience in family law, child protection, and criminal defence, specializing in strategic file management, legal research, and effective negotiation.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Lawyer
Aboriginal Legal Service of Western Australia (ALSWA)
Armadale, WA
03.2023 - 12.2025
- Advised clients on legal rights and obligations in various cases.
- Represented clients in negotiations and court hearings effectively.
- Conducted legal research to support case strategies and arguments.
- Prepared cases for trial by researching case law and preparing arguments.
- Collaborated with colleagues on various aspects of case preparation.
- Explained technical aspects of legal matters in an understandable manner to non-lawyers.
- Represented clients in court proceedings by examining witnesses and presenting evidence.
- Researched new developments in the field of law in order to maintain professional knowledge base.
- Developed strategies to resolve complicated legal issues for clients.
- Negotiated with opposing parties to remedy disputes.
- Coordinated with investigators and law enforcement agencies to obtain information or evidence used in hearings.
Lawyer
Aboriginal Legal Service of Western Australia (ALSWA)
Carnarvon, WA
11.2023 - 03.2025
- Sole ALS lawyer in Carnarvon, managing over 100 files single-handedly with limited external support
- Conducted trials and secured acquittals by identifying critical weaknesses in prosecution cases-from inconsistencies in witness statements to unreliable forensic evidence and procedural failures
- Successfully achieved bail for clients in complex Schedule 2 situations by strategically restructuring matters to remove exceptional circumstances requirements
- Regularly argued exceptional circumstances for children facing serious charges
- Represented both children and adults across the full spectrum of criminal matters, from first appearance through to resolution
- Appeared daily on bail applications and conducted regular sentencing hearings
- Gained experience appearing in the District Court
- Developed resilience and autonomous decision-making capabilities through minimal supervision in a high-volume regional practice
Lawyer (Restricted Practice)
Aboriginal Family Legal Services (AFLS)
Kalgoorlie, WA
05.2022 - 11.2023
- Represented clients in family law and child protection matters across Kalgoorlie and Carnarvon, requiring sensitivity, discretion, and sophisticated understanding of complex family dynamics
- Developed collaborative approach with Department of Communities (DCP), working constructively to achieve reunification outcomes rather than adversarial positioning
- Successfully secured multiple reunifications of children with parents through strategic case management and cooperative engagement with child protection authorities
- Conducted urgent recovery order applications in the Family Court of Western Australia
- Obtained and defended hundreds of Family Violence Restraining Orders (FVROs), including contested matters
- Secured multiple Criminal Injuries Compensation claims totaling thousands of dollars for clients
- Appeared in both the Family Court and Magistrates Court for parenting matters and restraining order applications
- Drafted detailed legal documents and court submissions with precision, building strong foundations for court advocacy
- Identified need for greater courtroom experience and actively sought transition to criminal law practice, leading to ALS role where daily court appearances became routine
Education
Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice -
Leo Cussen Centre For Law
Perth, WA01.2022
Bachelor of Law - Honours
Curtin University
Perth, WA01.2017
Bachelor of Arts (Urban and Planning Studies) - Honours
Curtin University
Perth, WA01.2014
Skills
Legal research
- Evidence analysis
- Case management
- Time management
- Court advocacy
- Family and juvenile law
- Problem solving
- Strategic thinking
- Oral advocacy
- Analytical reasoning
- Court procedures
- Criminal law
- Client Communication
- Leadership & Mentoring
- Relationship Building
Accomplishments
- Trial Success: Secured full acquittal with costs for a 15-year-old child charged with aggravated robbery by exposing inconsistencies in complainant statements, challenging DNA evidence reliability, and highlighting flaws in police procedure
- Strategic Charge Resolution: Identified charging defects and successfully negotiated with prosecutors to amend inappropriate charges (e.g., s 304 intent to harm to assault charges) based on statutory interpretation and legislative history
- Evidence Exclusion: Successfully challenged the lawfulness of searches and flagged voir dire proceedings to exclude improperly obtained evidence
- Pragmatic Negotiations: Resolved aggravated armed robbery charges by negotiating pleas to lesser charges (stealing, assault, being armed) with alternative factual bases that reflected available evidence
- Community Education: Led community legal education sessions on restraining orders and personal safety, empowering clients with legal knowledge
Hobbies and Interests
- Bunbury local returning home after time in Perth, Kalgoorlie and Carnarvon.
- Committed to maintaining work-life balance and enjoying spending quality time with family, playing darts, or watching movies, cricket, and cooking shows.
Certification
Certificate of Admission - Supreme Court of Western Australia
Timeline
Lawyer
Aboriginal Legal Service of Western Australia (ALSWA)
11.2023 - 03.2025
Lawyer
Aboriginal Legal Service of Western Australia (ALSWA)
03.2023 - 12.2025
Lawyer (Restricted Practice)
Aboriginal Family Legal Services (AFLS)
05.2022 - 11.2023
Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice -
Leo Cussen Centre For Law
Bachelor of Law - Honours
Curtin University
Bachelor of Arts (Urban and Planning Studies) - Honours
Curtin University