Jackson McLeod

Jackson is the Managing Associate of Armstrong Legal’s Melbourne office and an Accredited Specialist in Criminal Law. He has extensive experience representing clients in complex and high-stakes criminal matters across Victoria. Jackson advises and represents clients facing a broad range of criminal offences, including serious sexual offences, child homicide, serious drug offences, fraud and dishonesty offences, and family violence intervention orders. He has acted for clients in criminal trials in the County and Supreme Courts, as well as matters in the Court of Appeal and judicial review proceedings.

Jackson is recognised for his thorough preparation, creative case strategy and skilled advocacy, working closely with clients to achieve the best possible outcome at every stage of a matter. Regardless of the charge, he is a compassionate, respectful and dependable lawyer who performs well under pressure and can be trusted to manage complex and demanding cases. He takes particular care to explain complicated legal concepts in language his clients can understand, and maintains regular communication so they can meaningfully participate in the process.