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Stuart Coote

Sydney

Summary

With more than 14 years experience in criminal law , I am adept in case preparation , legal research and advocacy. I'm an experienced legal professional prepared to excel in legal work. I have a strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, adaptable to changing needs. Reliable and effective communicator with passion for justice and feel deeply about a sense of fairness in the law.


As a senior Police Prosecutor, I am required to run complex criminal hearings, which often occur over multiple days. I have successfully prosecuted matters relating to negligent driving occasioning death, serious domestic violence, affray, large scale frauds and a variety of other serious offences which come before the court.


My experience as a Police prosecutor has been invaluable to me, giving me vast experience in criminal law.

Work History

Sutherland Local Court, 2022 - Present

Prosecutor
  • Demonstrated strong leadership by guiding and mentoring junior staff members, contributing to the overall success of the office.
  • Handled complex criminal prosecutions achieving successful outcomes.
  • Responsible for educating and mentoring junior officers to ensure their briefs of evidence were ready for court.

Downing Centre Local Court, July 2016 - March 2022

Prosecutor
  • Senior Prosecutor responsible for Sydney City PAC criminal prosecutions
  • Worked effectively in the fast-paced environment which is the Downing Centre Local Court.
  • Throughout this period i relieved as the team leader for each of the Prosecuting sections which exist in the Downing Centre Local Court. This required me to manage 5 - 8 prosecutors, allocate matters, respond to representations and communicate effectively with the Crime Managers of each Police Area Command (PAC)
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.

Burwood Local Court, Sept 2012 - July 2016

Prosecutor
  • Responsible for running high local court lists and defended hearings. Requiring me to be procedurally knowledgeable in relation to sentencing proceedings, criminal law, evidence law and bail law.
  • The high volume of these matters would greatly reduce my preparation time, thus requiring excellent time management skills.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.

Cabramatta LAC

General Duties Police - 2005 - 2011
  • Responding to calls over the police radio.
  • Investigating alleged offences.
  • Communicating with victims of crime, witnesses and other members of the community.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.

Education

Admitted Solicitor of The Supreme Court of NSW
03-2025

Diploma of Law -

Law Profession Admission Board
Sydney
05-2024

Domestic Violence Prosecutors Course
NSW Police Prosecutions Command
10-2015

Prosecutors Education Program
Police Prosecutions Command
05-2011

Associate Degree in Policing Practice
Charles Sturt University
12-2006

Skills

  • Advocacy
  • Case management proficiency
  • Evidence analysis
  • Cross examination
  • Written submissions
  • Time Management
  • Friendly, positive attitude
  • Flexible and adaptable

Interests

  • Contributor to Geek of Oz, a website dedicated to pop culture and entertainment
  • A deep passion for films
  • Frequently appear on One Heat Minute Podcast productions as a guest contributor

Timeline

Sutherland Local Court, 2022 - Present

Prosecutor

Downing Centre Local Court, July 2016 - March 2022

Prosecutor

Burwood Local Court, Sept 2012 - July 2016

Prosecutor

Cabramatta LAC

General Duties Police - 2005 - 2011

Admitted Solicitor of The Supreme Court of NSW

Diploma of Law -

Law Profession Admission Board

Domestic Violence Prosecutors Course

Prosecutors Education Program

Associate Degree in Policing Practice
Stuart Coote