Knowledge

experience

client focus

Meet Sean

Qualifications

Principal Solicitor | Ironbark Legal Solutions

BBS (Hons), BLaw (Hons 1st Class)

Facing criminal charges and other allegations is one of the most stressful experiences of your life, but you do not have to go through it alone. With over 27 years of experience in the criminal justice arena, Sean McDermott APM delivers the fierce, strategic defence you need to protect your future.

Why choose Sean?

The Advantage: An Insider’s Understanding of the System

As a former Senior Prosecutor for the NSW Police, Sean knows the system. He is able to identify evidential gaps in the prosecution case and anticipate how they are likely to present their case. His unmatched background includes serving as the Legal Advisor to the Organised Crime and Property Crime Squads at the NSW Police State Crime Command, a Coronial Advocate and a Domestic Violence specialist.

When you choose Sean, you choose an award-winning advocate recognised for exceptional in-court advocacy and sharp cross-examination with experience across the Local, Children’s, and Coroner’s Courts.

A Proven Leader in Domestic & Family Violence cases

Sean is a highly respected authority on domestic and family violence allegations. His deep expertise and impactful work in this complex field have earned prestigious recognition, including:

  • Two NSW Premier’s Awards

  • Queen’s Birthday Award

  • Published articles in the NSW Law Society Journal.

  • Authoring comprehensive legal and operational guides on domestic violence procedures.

  • Named a finalist for a Commonwealth Attorney-General’s Department Award.

Comprehensive Criminal Representation

Sean has appeared in court on thousands of occasions, successfully handling everything from minor traffic infractions to very serious criminal charges:

  • Violence & Serious Offences: Domestic violence, personal violence, assaults of a sexual nature, arson, and incidents involving deaths.

  • Property & Financial Crime: Fraud, stealing, and break-and-enter charges.

  • Traffic & Licensing: Drink driving (PCA), traffic offences and licence appeals.

  • Bail applications and breach of bail allegations.

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