 |
ADVOCATE ESTELLE KILIAN
Estelle graduated from the Potchefstroom University
in 1978 where she obtained a B Juris degree with a distinction
in Criminal Law; thenafter she practiced at the Department
of Justice and obtained a LLB degree from Unisa part-time
in 1983. She was admitted as an Advocate in the TPD on 20
September 1983.
Estelle has vast experience in criminal matters and practice
in all courts, including neighbouring countries where ad hoc
admission is obtained when required and based on specialist
expertise.
Her practice includes Litigation in Criminal Matter; appearing
in appeals in the High Court as well as the Supreme Court
of Appeal; she appeared in the Supreme Court of Appeal at
least 20 times, of which approximately 8 matters have been
reported. Estelle also deals with Civil Matters, Ancillary
to Criminal Law, e.g. appear in applications for forfeiture
of assets in terms of POCA (Prevention of Organized Crime)
and Civil Actions relating to claims for unlawful arrest and
prosecution.
FIELDS OF EXPERTISE
Estelle is currently a member of Group 21 and publicly subscribes
to the policy of her transformation. In this regard, she renders
assistance to all junior members of the Bar within the area
of expertise. She has trained eight pupils in the past ten
years and also assists in the examination of pupils during
their oral examinations on the subject of Criminal Law.
RECENT PRACTICE HISTORY
For the past four years, Estelle has been assisting the Director
of Public Prosecution’s Office in appearing on behalf
of the State in appeal matters to clear the backlog of appeals,
which provides an objective view on approaching appeals for
either appellant or respondent.
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
Estelle resigned from the Department of Justice in June 1992
with the rank of Senior Advocate at the then Attorney General’s
office of the WLD. She thenafter joined the Johannesburg Bar
and on completion of pupilage; was admitted to the Society
of Advocates, Witwatersrand Division on 1 December 1992.
CONTACT DETAILS
cell: 083 601 2720
e-mail: advkilian@vodamil.co.za
Ground Floor, Village Chambers
|
