David Svoboda

David completed a Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Arts at University of Queensland, and a Masters of Applied Linguistics from University of South Queensland.

David is a leading Brisbane criminal lawyer and has practised solely in criminal defence for over 15 years in private and government legal practice in Queensland and in Western Australia, and is a highly respected and leading criminal lawyer in Queensland.

He has extensive experience appearing as solicitor-advocate in different courts and jurisdictions in all serious crime matters.

He has represented clients in complex and novel criminal cases and high-profile matters. He is committed to providing the highest standard of criminal law representation by considering all legal issues in a matter and exploring all available options, including prospects of negotiations, discontinuance, and alternative dispute resolutions to divert a matter away from the court process.

David understands how stressful the criminal law process can be for clients and as such, works closely with clients to keep them informed and ensures that they are supported during a difficult process.

David has travelled widely and is very familiar with the nuances of cross-cultural communications. He regularly acts for clients from all different backgrounds and is very familiar with working with interpreters if necessary for a client.

He is a past-member of the Criminal Law Committee (Queensland Law Society), and has received the Outstanding Achievement Award - Contribution to National Legal Aid Law Reform Regarding People Smugglers, Legal Aid Queensland Recognition Award 2012.