Jessica Wensley

Jess is a criminal lawyer who is admitted to practice in the Supreme Court of Victoria. She holds a Bachelor of Laws which she completed through Deakin University, and completed her Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice at the Leo Cussen Centre for Law.

Jess started her legal career in community legal, before working for several years at a number of reputable criminal law firms in Victoria.

Jess appears in a wide range of matters relating to criminal law, traffic law and intervention orders, including mentions, contest mentions, bail applications and pleas of guilty.

Jess is known for her calm approach, thorough preparation, and excellent advocacy skills. She understands that being charged with an offence or being subject to an intervention order can form part of the most stressful and difficult time of someone’s life, and is committed to navigating the journey alongside her clients.

Prior to becoming a lawyer, Jess worked in industrial relations and also worked within Victoria’s Court system, giving her a deeper level of knowledge when it comes to navigating the Court process.