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Humorous, compelling and raw, Colin O'Neill recounts his decades of experiences as the April Fool's Day lawyer... Colin O'Neill was admitted to practice as a barrister and solicitor on April Fool's Day in 1996. For the next 25 years he practiced and represented clients mainly in the areas of crime, family violence and industrial relations. This book is a firsthand account of Colin's reflection of the law, detailing a plethora of case law references and legislation and at times, is a humorous and enlightening account of his court appearances representing clients. Providing raw and confronting details of criminal escapades and the devastating effect on victims, this book is not only a breath of fresh air for lovers of real-life drama but also an educational read for those considering life as a lawyer.

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Colin served in Vietnam as a National conscript during 1968-69. On his discharge from the Army, he resumed working for the Victoria Police Department as an unsworn member. In 1974, Colin was appointed Head of School Security for the Victorian Education Department in the prevention and detection of school crime. He then entered the legal profession, being admitted to practice in 1996 as a Barrister and Solicitor mainly practicing in the areas of crime, family violence and industrial relations. He retired in 2022 and lives on the Mornington Peninsula in Victoria with his wife, Michelle.

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