Compassionate, meticulous and fearless in defence of her clients
Shilpa Sringar is an experienced criminal defence solicitor-advocate who combines strategic precision with compassion and humanity. She provides clients with thoughtful and robust representation during some of the most difficult times of their lives – ensuring their rights are protected and their stories are heard.
Her approach is grounded in empathy, preparation and calm confidence – qualities that make her a trusted advocate for clients facing the stress of criminal or coronial proceedings.
Extensive experience in Family Violence Intervention Order Matters
Shilpa has developed a strong focus on matters involving Family Violence Intervention Orders, representing affected family members, applicants and respondents. She understands the personal and emotional complexities of these cases and works sensitively with all parties involved, ensuring each client receives clear advice, strong advocacy and fair treatment before the Court.
Her experience extends to defending allegations of contravention and persistent contravention of Family Violence Intervention Orders as well as related assault, stalking and harassment offences. In every case, Shilpa seeks to achieve outcomes that balance accountability, safety and dignity for those involved.
Well-versed in Coronial Inquest matters
Shilpa also has experience in coronial inquests – representing families in the Coroners Court of Victoria. Her work often involves matters of significant public interest including deaths in custody, police contact deaths, and matters involving other complex circumstances or systemic failures.
Shilpa supports families navigating the inquest process with care, respect and transparency. She ensures her clients’ voices are heard and their legal rights protected while guiding them through an often confronting and lengthy process.
Through this work she contributes not only to justice for individual families but also to broader systemic reform and accountability.
A skilled advocate within a highly regarded team
Within Robinson Gill’s Doyle’s Guide-recognised Crime & Advocacy team, Shilpa works alongside leading defence lawyers to deliver strategic and fearless representation.
She appears regularly in Magistrates’ Courts throughout Victoria, managing a diverse caseload including plea hearings, contest mentions, bail applications and contraventions as well as instructing in complex County and Supreme Court matters.
Shilpa’s meticulous preparation, calm advocacy and principled approach reflect both her individual excellence and the firm’s broader commitment to defending individuals against authority.
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Arts (Politics & International Relations; Media & Communications), University of Melbourne
- Juris Doctor, Melbourne Law School
