Brenton is an experienced Perth criminal defence lawyer who specialises in criminal and regulatory investigations and prosecutions (including civil penalty proceedings).

 

He holds the following formal qualifications: 

 

• Bachelor of Laws (Murdoch University);

• Bachelor of Economics (Murdoch University); 

• Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice (College of Law);

• Certificate IV in Government Investigations; and 

• Graduate Certificate Corporate Governance and Risk Management (Governance Institute of Australia). 

 

Brenton first gained exposure to criminal law with Legal Aid during his studies. He has subsequently worked as a:

 

• Federal Prosecutor;

• Corruption and Crime Commission Lawyer;

• Senior Lawyer at the RSPCA;

• Senior Lawyer at the Aboriginal Legal Service; and

• Senior Criminal Defence Lawyer. 

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He has also worked in academic roles over the years at:

 

• The University of Notre Dame;

• Murdoch University; and

• Curtin University.

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Brenton is committed to achieving the best possible outcome for his clients, whether that be a discontinuation of the investigation or prosecution, an acquittal at trial or effective representation at sentencing.