Veteran barrister appointed to NSW Supreme Court

She began her legal career as a tipstaff to the late Supreme Court Justice Kim Santow before working as an associate to former High Court Chief Justice Murray Gleeson AC KC.

Roberts SC joined the NSW Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) in 1999 and has since held senior roles across multiple jurisdictions, including the NSW Crown Solicitor’s Office, the Northern Territory ODPP, and as Deputy Coroner for the Northern Territory.

After returning to the NSW ODPP, Roberts was appointed a Crown prosecutor in 2010, achieved senior counsel status in 2021, and was named Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions in 2022.

Beyond her prosecutorial work, she contributes to legal education as an adjunct associate professor at the University of NSW and has previously co-chaired the NSW Bar Association’s criminal law committee.

Attorney-General Michael Daley praised the appointment, saying that her extensive experience as a Crown prosecutor and her legal expertise will bring significant value to the Supreme Court of NSW and support its mission to provide fair and timely justice.

“Ms Roberts is an exceptional lawyer who has enjoyed a distinguished career as a Crown prosecutor and brings to the bench extensive experience in the administration of justice,” A-G Daley said.

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“Her expertise, integrity and dedication will be an asset to the Supreme Court of NSW. This appointment will strengthen the court’s capacity to deliver timely and fair justice to the community.”