The Allan Labor Government in Victoria has appointed four new magistrates to the Victorian justice system.
Victoria’s Attorney-General Jaclyn Symes welcomed and congratulated James Henderson, Carolyn Howe, Adriano Serratore, and Allison Vaughan on their appointments to the Magistrates’ Court of Victoria.
“Each of these appointees brings decades of legal expertise and their unique set of skills to Victoria’s busiest court.”
Ms. Howe holds a Bachelor of Law (Honours) from Deakin University with many years of experience as the principal solicitor at Howe Legal, where she also served as a police lawyer in criminal and family violence-related matters, especially in the past five years.
Mr. Serratore holds a Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Laws from Monash University with four years of experience at the Office of Public Prosecutions, where he managed, prepared, and appeared in complex criminal proceedings.
He also practised as a criminal defence solicitor and has most recently worked as the Deputy General Counsel and Director of Courts and Prosecution Services at Victoria Police.
Mr. Henderson holds a Bachelor of Arts (Criminal Justice Administration) from RMIT University, a Bachelor of Laws from Monash University, and a Master of Laws from the University of Sydney.
He has five years of service as a senior lawyer at WorkSafe Victoria. He also worked for the Victorian Office of Public Prosecutions, the NSW Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions and the Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions.
Ms. Vaughan holds a Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Laws from Deakin University. As a barrister at the Victorian Bar for over a decade, she has appeared for clients across jurisdictions, providing advice and consultation. She has more than two years serving as a judicial registrar at the Magistrates’ Court, where she presided over civil and criminal hearings.
