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Peter Russo - Managing Partner
Peter is admitted as a solicitor of the Supreme Court of Queensland and New South Wales and the high Court of Australia. He has been practising in the area of criminal law for approximately 20 years.
He has been involved in many high profile cases, including representing Dr Mohamed Haneef in 2007 and 2008. He was also the solicitor who represented Khaled Daoed, the person charged with offences resulting out of the ill fated SIEVX vessel's journal to Australia. He has a consistent track record of representing his client fearlessly. Peter is committed to providing his clients with quality representation. He listens closely to clients concerns and works with them to provide them the best possible outcome.
He has a strong commitment to access to justice issues and is a member of the Queensland Law Society Criminal Law Section. He graduated with his Master of Laws from the Queensland University of Technology in 2008. He was named the Australian Newspaper's Australian of the Year in 2007. He has delivered lectures throughout Australia and overseas on matters related to his work.
He has also been a member of The Executive Connection ( TEC ) for 6 years now and was a delegate at their Washington Conference in 2006.
He is a keen fisherman but his commitment to his work and family has seriously curtailed that activity in recent times. On a recent trip to Straddie, standing at Point Lookout, looking out to sea, has rekindled the fisherman instinct in Peter. Watch this space for his adventures in the law and fishing….
Peter Russo can be contacted by email at peterrusso@russolawyers.com.au
Kris Jahnke LL.B., Grad. Dip. Leg. Prac - Solicitor
Kris commenced working in Criminal Law as a Law Clerk in 2006 quickly obtaining a grasp of what is required to be a successful lawyer in this field.
Working on a number of high profile cases under some of Queensland's most experience lawyers, Kris has quickly developed a unique knowledge of the most appropriate way to properly defend clients charged with a range of offences.
Kris has had experience working with clients charged with Murder, Serious Drug Offences, Assaults, Serious Sex Offences including Child Sex Offences, Stealing, Fraud at Commonwealth and State Level and Traffic Offences. Kris has also had experience making Applications to the Magistrates court including Special Hardship Order Applications and Work Licence Applications.
Most notably, Kris worked with his Principal, Peter Russo, on the defense of Dr Mohamed Haneef. At this time, Kris gained invaluable experience dealing with Magistrate Court Chamber Applications and Federal Court Applications. Kris has also learnt important lessons in relation to dealing with the Media.
Kris is committed to ensuring clients know where they stand in relation to their legal defense by making himself available at all hours of the day. He has a strong belief that for lawyers to properly represent a client they must be easily accessible and willing to talk through any issues the client may have.
Kris has graduated with a Bachelor of Laws from the Queensland University of Technology and a Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice from the Australian National University. He is also admitted to the Supreme Court of Queensland and the High Court of Australia.
Kris is available at the office on (07) 3238 1888 or his mobile on 0418 865 443
(24 hrs a day/7days a week) or by email: krisjahnke@russolawyers.com.au
Amy Soong - LLB (Hons), BBus (Accy), GradDipLP (QUT) - Solicitor
Amy undertook work experience in the area of criminal defence during her university studies and has been with Russo Lawyers since her admission as a legal practitioner of the Supreme Court of Queensland and the High Court of Australia in 2008.
Amy has worked in a variety of cases including cases dealing with charges of fraud, stealing, robbery with violence, assault, stalking, drug related offences, offences of a sexual nature, traffic related offences, and breach proceedings. She has also instructed Counsel for matters before the District Court and Coroners Court. She regularly appears before the Magistrates Court and has represented clients for pleas involving multiple charges.
Amy completed a Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Laws in 2007 from Queensland University of Technology graduating with Honours. She is a member of Golden Key International Honour Society which recognises her as top 15% of the undergraduate cohort. She is currently undertaking postgraduate study in Master of Laws.
Amy speaks fluent Cantonese and is currently furthering her language skills in Mandarin.
Amy has always been certain of her interest in criminal law and works strongly towards Russo Lawyers' commitment to justice and fairness.
Amy is available at the office on (07) 3238 1888 or by email at amysoong@russolawyers.com.au
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