Aboriginal Legal Service
Shaun Mortimer serves as the Principal Solicitor of Criminal Practice at the Aboriginal Legal Service since April 2020, overseeing criminal law services across 19 offices in New South Wales. Shaun has previously held positions as Deputy Principal Solicitor for both Coastal and Regional divisions within the same organization and has extensive experience managing criminal law practices at Legal Aid NSW in various regional offices. Shaun's legal career includes roles as Senior Solicitor and Managing Lawyer, where responsibilities involved acting in multiple court jurisdictions and advocating for Aboriginal clients in criminal matters. Shaun holds a Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice and a Bachelor of Laws from UNSW, along with additional degrees in International Relations and Politics.
Aboriginal Legal Service
Born out of a protest movement, we are the primary legal service for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in NSW and the ACT. We deliver free, culturally appropriate legal and wraparound advice, representation, information and referrals for thousands of people each year. We are recognised nationally for our strong advocacy and law reform work.