Anne Connell, Solicitor in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia | Lawyer & law firm

Anne Connell, Solicitor

Locality: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Phone: +61 7 3236 1202

Address: Level 1, 33 Queen Street 4000 Brisbane, QLD, Australia

Website: https://www.mackenziemitchellsolicitors.com.au

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24.01.2022 A Valedictory Ceremony to honour and farewell His Honour Chief Judge Kerry OBrien will be held on Thursday 13 August 2020. The ceremony will be held at 9.15 am in the Banco Court, Level 3, QEII Courts of Law, 415 George Street, Brisbane. To comply with current health advice, in-court seating will be very limited, however an overflow court will be available. Chief Judge O'Brien was admitted as a barrister in December 1973. He was appointed Crown Prosecutor in Brisbane and lat...er, Central Crown Prosecutor. In 1988, he was appointed Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions. His Honour was appointed a judge of the District Court of Queensland on 20 October 1989. Chief Judge O'Brien served as president, Childrens Court of Queensland from 2002 to 2007 and Judge Administrator to the District Court of Queensland in 2008. On 20 October 2014 his Honour was appointed Chief Judge of the District Court of Queensland.

24.01.2022 DID YOU FORGET TO GO TO COURT? Contact Anne about the steps to take to sort it out.

24.01.2022 Attorney-General and Minister for Justice Yvette D’Ath has announced the appointment of three new judges to the District Court. The new appointments are: Geraldine Dann (Southport District Court, commencing 7 September)... Rowan Jackson QC (Southport District Court, commencing 31 August) Jeffrey Clarke (Rockhampton District Court, commencing 31 August) Geraldine Dann has almost three decades experience in private legal practice, having practised as both a solicitor and barrister, the Attorney-General said. She was called to the bar in 2008 and practised in a wide array of legal fields including safety, industrial, employment, contract and regulatory law. Previously, she practised for almost two decades as a solicitor including five years in commercial law practice and seven years at Herbert Smith Freehills. Rowan Jackson QC commenced practice as a barrister in 1998 and took silk in 2015. His broad commercial practice included commercial, contract, insurance, professional negligence, property, disciplinary matters and corporations matters. He has appeared in a broad range of commercial matters in most courts and tribunals as well as in private arbitrations and expert determinations. Jeffrey Clarke has served as a Magistrate in Rockhampton and has been a Magistrate since 2015. He was called to the bar in 1995, his practice focusing mainly on criminal matters in the District and Supreme Courts. He has also acted in personal injury claims, appeals and judicial reviews and is a Past President of the Victims of Crime Association Central Queensland. These three new appointments to the District Court are outstanding legal practitioners who are well respected in Queensland’s legal profession. I wish all three new appointments the best in their new roles.

22.01.2022 A Welcome Ceremony will be held for His Honour Chief Judge Brian Devereaux SC, who will be welcomed as Chief Judge of the District Court of Queensland, in the Banco Court, Level 3, 21 August 2020 at 9:15am. Due to COVID safety measures, there is no capacity to accommodate anyone in the Banco Court who is not a formally invited guest. Accordingly, Courtroom 23 on Level 7 will be available for legal practitioners and the general public to view the ceremony. Members of the public are welcome to attend.

21.01.2022 GOT A COURT DATE? Not sure what to do? Legal Aid Queensland has withdrawn all face to face duty lawyer services statewide. Further, with the implementation of Guideline 1 of 2020 made under Practice Direction 2 of 2020, now more than ever, it is important that you seek representation for your Court appearance. For representation and advice, contact Anne today.

20.01.2022 The Family Court and Federal Circuit Court have stepped up their response to COVID-19 with new arrangements now in place. #COVID19 #courts #health

19.01.2022 The office can be found on Level 1, 33 Queen Street, Brisbane, in the Bank of New South Wales Building. The building was designed by Hall & Devereux and was constructed from 1928 to 1930 by FJ Corbett & Sons. It was added to the Queensland Heritage Register in 1992.

18.01.2022 WHO IS THEMIS? Themis, replete with her scales of justice, is an Ancient Greek Titan; the personification of divine order, fairness, law, natural law and custom. Her scales of justice are tools used to remain balanced and pragmatic. The statue of Themis that graces the precincts of the QEII Courts of Law, was made by Greek sculptor Maria Papaconstantinou in 1987, and was donated to the people of Queensland the same year by Angelo Efstathis CBE.

16.01.2022 YOU MAY HAVE HEARD your court appearance referred to as a mention what exactly is it? The word mention means to refer to (something) briefly without going into detail. A mention at court is therefore a brief appearance or hearing before a court that informs the court as to the progress of a particular matter. A court may have many matters mentioned before it each day and it is an integral part of the case management system conducted by the courts. Generally speaking, only your lawyer is required to attend each mention, however there are some circumstances when your personal appearance at court is required. If you have a mention coming up and need representation, contact Anne today.

13.01.2022 Confused about the Pell decision? In this post, Ken Mackenzie of Mackenzie Mitchell Solicitors, explains the decision and what it means for criminal law practitioners and their clients.

13.01.2022 FACE TO FACE appearances have resumed in Queenslands courts. Contact Anne about your upcoming appearance today.

11.01.2022 WHAT IS BAIL? Bail is a solemn promise (or undertaking) to the court made by a person charged with an offence that they will attend court when required. A bail undertaking may have conditions attached to it that are considered necessary to ensure the person charged with an offence attends court and does not commit any further offences while on bail. Common conditions include that the person reside at a particular address and that the person report to the police at regular intervals. Breaching a bail undertaking by failing to appear at court is considered a serious offence as it demonstrates contempt for the court and can have significant consequences when considering future grants of bail. *This is a photograph of Ha Lò Prison or the "Hanoi Hilton" in Hanoi, Vietnam.

11.01.2022 GOT A COURT DATE IN JUNE? Brisbane Magistrates Court is anticipating a return to its pre-COVID calendar in mid June. This means that now is the time to ensure you are legally represented so that you do not experience any further delays with your matter. Contact Anne today.

09.01.2022 This ANZAC Day, consider contacting your local ex-service organisation to find out what you can do to support your local veterans. You can find contact details at https://www.dva.gov.au/civilia/find-ex-service-organisation

08.01.2022 HOW DO I ENGAGE A LAWYER FOR COURT? For many people charged with a criminal offence, the easiest way to engage a lawyer is to apply for a grant of legal aid from Legal Aid Queensland. You can do this by contacting a lawyer of your choice who is willing to undertake legally aided work, or by contacting Legal Aid Queensland directly. You will need to provide various documents for your application to be considered by Legal Aid Queensland. If you are not eligible for a grant of legal aid, you can pay a lawyer to represent you at Court. Most lawyers will ask for payment up front and will be willing to discuss costs and payment arrangements with you. Contact Anne about representation today.

07.01.2022 HAS A LOVED ONE BEEN ARRESTED and is facing court? Contact Anne regarding advice about bail and representation.

07.01.2022 NEW DEVELOPMENTS. Queensland's Magistrates Courts, the workhorse of the criminal justice system, have stepped up in their response to COVID-19, with Practice Direction 3 of 2020 released today by the Chief Magistrate, Judge Terry Gardiner. As of Monday, 30 March 2020, there will be no physical appearances in any matters, with exceptions for urgent domestic violence matters, the media, and by leave of the Court. Practice Direction 2 of 2020 is repealed. For more information about how this may impact you, contact Anne today.

07.01.2022 The Family Court and Federal Circuit Court announce measures in response to COVID-19

07.01.2022 Attorney-General and Minister for Justice Yvette DAth has announced the appointment of Judge Brian Devereaux SC as Chief Judge of the District Court. Brian Devereaux is a highly experienced lawyer and judge who is eminently qualified for this role, the Attorney-General said. He has served for more than 12 years as a Judge of the District Court and is well-respected by his judicial colleagues and the legal profession.... This appointment marks the next stage in His Honours long record of serving the people of Queensland. Judge Devereaux was called the bar in 1988 and took silk in 2005. He has worked for the Queensland Public Defenders Office and has acted as counsel for Legal Aid Queensland, including a stint as the organisations Public Defender. Judge Devereaux served as an acting judge of the District Court of Queensland in 2008, and later was appointed a permanent judge of the District Court of Queensland in 2009.

07.01.2022 This cat is not qualified to give legal advice. Neither is a police officer. At least the cat is cute. Call your lawyer for legal advice. Call Anne.

07.01.2022 Queensland's Chief Magistrate has issued Practice Direction Number 2 of 2020 outlining arrangements in place in response to COVID-19. If you need representation or an agent, contact Anne now. #COVID19 #courts #agency #lawyers #health

06.01.2022 COVID-19 is making itself felt.

06.01.2022 On 8 May 2020, Queensland saw the Home Confinement, Movement and Gathering Direction (No. 4) come into effect. It will still be some time before Queenslanders can enjoy full social freedom, however this doesn't mean you need to put your life on hold if you have a pending Court date. Contact Anne today on 07 3236 1204 for advice and representation for your upcoming Court date.

05.01.2022 With the Home Confinement, Movement and Gathering Direction (No. 2) coming into effect from 12:01am on 2 May 2020, now is a good time engage a lawyer for any upcoming court appearances. Contact Anne today to help put your mind at ease.

05.01.2022 Attorney-General and Minister for Justice Yvette D’Ath has announced the appointment of Judge Brian Devereaux SC as Chief Judge of the District Court. Brian Devereaux is a highly experienced lawyer and judge who is eminently qualified for this role, the Attorney-General said. He has served for more than 12 years as a Judge of the District Court and is well-respected by his judicial colleagues and the legal profession.... This appointment marks the next stage in His Honour’s long record of serving the people of Queensland. Judge Devereaux was called the bar in 1988 and took silk in 2005. He has worked for the Queensland Public Defender’s Office and has acted as counsel for Legal Aid Queensland, including a stint as the organisation’s Public Defender. Judge Devereaux served as an acting judge of the District Court of Queensland in 2008, and later was appointed a permanent judge of the District Court of Queensland in 2009.

04.01.2022 Anne is an experienced criminal defence solicitor who, for the last 12 years, was based at Chermside on Brisbanes north. During her time at Chermside, Anne regularly provided duty lawyer services to the Pine Rivers Magistrates Court and Sandgate Magistrates Court, as well as undertaking work in the District and Supreme Courts and other regional Magistrates Courts. In January 2020, Anne relocated to Brisbane City where she now works as a consultant with Mackenzie Mitchell Solicitors.

03.01.2022 The latest update regarding Queensland's state courts: "Queensland Courts ARE open and hearing cases. Court attendance... Queensland Health advise that people should stay at home if they are feeling unwell or have been overseas in the past 14 days. If you consider that this advice applies to you please DO NOT ATTEND a court location. If you are a party to proceedings, you should contact your legal representative or the court via telephone or email. Courthouse contacts If you are not directly participating in court proceedings, you should consider whether it is necessary for you to attend a court location. These measures will assist in reducing the potential for transmission of Coronavirus (COVID-19). For the latest updates from Queensland Health visit the Queensland Health website" #courts #COVID19 #health

03.01.2022 DO YOU HAVE A NOTICE TO APPEAR OR A COURT DATE? To assist the courts to effectively manage their response to COVID-19, police officers have been setting court dates on notices to appear several weeks, if not months, in advance. It's tempting to wait until closer to your court date to sort out legal advice and representation, however this will only lead to greater delays in your matter. If you want your matter resolved quickly and with a minimum of stress contact Anne today by direct line 07 3236 1204.

03.01.2022 A Valedictory Ceremony to honour and farewell His Honour Chief Judge Kerry O’Brien will be held on Thursday 13 August 2020. The ceremony will be held at 9.15 am in the Banco Court, Level 3, QEII Courts of Law, 415 George Street, Brisbane. To comply with current health advice, in-court seating will be very limited, however an overflow court will be available. Chief Judge O'Brien was admitted as a barrister in December 1973. He was appointed Crown Prosecutor in Brisbane and lat...er, Central Crown Prosecutor. In 1988, he was appointed Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions. His Honour was appointed a judge of the District Court of Queensland on 20 October 1989. Chief Judge O'Brien served as president, Childrens Court of Queensland from 2002 to 2007 and Judge Administrator to the District Court of Queensland in 2008. On 20 October 2014 his Honour was appointed Chief Judge of the District Court of Queensland.

02.01.2022 Attorney-General and Minister for Justice Yvette DAth has announced the appointment of three new judges to the District Court. The new appointments are: Geraldine Dann (Southport District Court, commencing 7 September)... Rowan Jackson QC (Southport District Court, commencing 31 August) Jeffrey Clarke (Rockhampton District Court, commencing 31 August) Geraldine Dann has almost three decades experience in private legal practice, having practised as both a solicitor and barrister, the Attorney-General said. She was called to the bar in 2008 and practised in a wide array of legal fields including safety, industrial, employment, contract and regulatory law. Previously, she practised for almost two decades as a solicitor including five years in commercial law practice and seven years at Herbert Smith Freehills. Rowan Jackson QC commenced practice as a barrister in 1998 and took silk in 2015. His broad commercial practice included commercial, contract, insurance, professional negligence, property, disciplinary matters and corporations matters. He has appeared in a broad range of commercial matters in most courts and tribunals as well as in private arbitrations and expert determinations. Jeffrey Clarke has served as a Magistrate in Rockhampton and has been a Magistrate since 2015. He was called to the bar in 1995, his practice focusing mainly on criminal matters in the District and Supreme Courts. He has also acted in personal injury claims, appeals and judicial reviews and is a Past President of the Victims of Crime Association Central Queensland. These three new appointments to the District Court are outstanding legal practitioners who are well respected in Queenslands legal profession. I wish all three new appointments the best in their new roles.

01.01.2022 JURY TRIALS SUSPENDED The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Queensland, The Honourable Catherine Holmes AC, and the Chief Judge of the District Court of Queensland, His Honour Judge Kerry OBrien, have, as a precautionary measure, suspended all new trials requiring a jury in Queensland. Criminal trials that have already started before a jury in the Supreme and District Courts will continue until their conclusion.... Jurors with a summons to attend court should contact the number shown on their summons. Other cases will proceed, but the Courts are considering further adjustments to their procedures in order to deal with the challenges posed by COVID-19. The Courts will continue to monitor closely the advice being provided by government health authorities and act accordingly. Community safety will always be a priority. #covid19 #juryduty #courts

01.01.2022 WERE YOU at Richlands Magistrates Court on 17 August 2020? Queensland Health has released an updated list of places where cases linked to the cluster at the Brisbane Youth Detention Centre visited. New locations include Richlands Magistrates Courthouse in Richlands on August 17 between 12:15pm and 12:30pm.... Anyone who has been to this and other nominated locations at those times has been urged to get tested if they develop even the mildest of symptoms. The full list is available via this link: