Steve Bolt

Steve Bolt is the principal solicitor at Bolt Findlay Solicitors & Mediators, bringing over 25 years of experience to his practice. Throughout his career, Steve has focused on criminal, family and care law, providing comprehensive legal support in these areas. Steve began his legal journey at Redfern Legal Centre, gaining valuable experience before relocating to the North Coast with his family. From 1996 to 2004, he served as the principal solicitor at the Northern Rivers Community Legal Centre, where he developed a deep understanding of community-focused legal issues. In 2004, Steve and his partner, Vicki Findlay, established Bolt Findlay Solicitors & Mediators. Alongside his legal practice, Steve is actively engaged in the drug policy debate, with a particular emphasis on the regulation of medicinal cannabis. He has provided legal guidance as the unofficial lawyer for the Nimbin Hemp Embassy for over two decades, regularly presenting legal information sessions at the annual Nimbin Mardi Grass and participating as a panel member at the event. Steve is the author of Rough Deal: A Plain English Guide to Drug Laws in NSW, and contributes to general readership publications including works for the NSW State Library and The Law Handbook. He also co-authors the Drug Offences chapter in the Lawyers Practice Manual with barrister Sophie Anderson. His commitment extends to environmental matters, having represented numerous protectors during anti-coal seam gas blockades at Glenugie and Doubtful Creek. At the Bentley Blockade, Steve provided legal advice and conducted workshops for protectors. Outside the practice of law, Steve enjoys Australian Rules football, reading, gardening, involvement with Landcare, and watching serious films.