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.
Recent Articles

NSW Criminalises Acts Resulting in Loss of Unborn Child
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Landmark – Employee v Contractor High Court Decision
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NSW To Criminalise Coercive Control
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High Court Confirms Jurisdictional Limit Not a Factor in Determining Sentence
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Australian Govt Announces Landmark Privacy Reforms
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