Peter Mullen

Peter Mullen | Solicitor

Areas of Practice

• Criminal Law
• Traffic Law
• Civil litigation
• Employment Law

Peter commenced his legal career with Baker Love Lawyers in 2018 gaining valuable experience as a law clerk. He graduated from the University of New England in 2018 with a Bachelor of Laws and was admitted as a Lawyer of the Supreme Court of New South Wales in March 2019. He also holds a Bachelor of Business (Business Management & Marketing) from Charles Sturt University. Peter was employed in the media before becoming a lawyer and worked with high profile clients including the National Rugby League, Cricket Australia, Football Federation Australia, Virgin, Commonwealth Bank and Optus.

Examples of specific types of matters

• Assisted client charged with dangerous driving occasioning grievous bodily harm to have charges dismissed and avoid a criminal conviction by making a successful application under the former Section 32 of the Mental Health (Forensic Provisions) Act
• Assisted client charged with assaulting a police officer and ambulance officer appeal a criminal conviction in the District Court of NSW by making a successful application under the former Section 32 of the Mental Health (Forensic Provisions) Act
• Assisted client who had signed an Unsolicited Consumer Agreement to obtain a full refund following an NCAT hearing which found finance company had breached the Australian Consumer Law.
• Indecent and common assault
• Firearms offences
• Drink driving
• Apprehended Violence Orders
• Drug supply and possession
• Traffic matters including licence appeals
• Debt recovery
• Unfair dismissal and general protection claims
• Common law action of detinue
• NCAT appeals against cancellation of Tattooist licence
• Neighbouring land access orders 

Qualifications and memberships

Bachelor of Laws

Bachelor of Business (Business Management/Marketing)

Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice

Law Society of NSW

Outside of Work

Peter enjoys spending his leisure time with his young family, reading, or catching a good show on Netflix.