Kate Turtley-Chappel

Kate Turtley-Chappel is a distinguished Barrister at Geoffrey Miller Chambers in Perth, Western Australia, bringing a wealth of experience in both legal representation and leadership. She graduated with a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Behavioural Science from the University of Notre Dame. Her early career was marked by her work at Central Desert Native Title Services, where she played a crucial role in supporting Native Title claimants across a significant portion of Western Australia. Kate transitioned into criminal law with Legal Aid WA in 2010, initially in the Perth office before moving to the Geraldton office. Her commitment to justice is evident from her recognition as the inaugural Legal Aid Panel Member Award recipient for the Attorney General’s Community Service Law Awards. Kate served as the managing lawyer at ALSWA Geraldton and subsequently took on roles as a director and partner at two prominent criminal law firms from 2019 to 2023. Kate's extensive courtroom experience spans all Western Australian courts, where she has adeptly handled numerous high-profile and complex cases in both State and Commonwealth jurisdictions. In 2023, she joined the WA Bar and now practices at Geoffrey Miller Chambers, continuing her dedication to ensuring fairness in the criminal justice process.