John Song

John accepts briefs in all areas of the law, with a particular focus in criminal law (including white collar crime), family law and public and administrative law.

John regularly appears unled in all types of criminal proceedings, including: jury trials, bail applications, sentences, appeals and summary hearings. John also regularly appears unled in family law matters involving parenting and property disputes, as well as attending mediations for such matters.

Prior to being called to the bar, John was a Senior Federal Prosecutor for the Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions. John has prosecuted a wide range of offences including in the areas of: large scale drug importations, child exploitation, human trafficking/slavery, money laundering, and complex frauds. 

Prior to his role at the CDPP, John was a solicitor with the Aboriginal Legal Service in regional NSW, and in private practice in Sydney. John has represented people charged with a wide range of offences including in the areas of: large scale drug supply, homicide, sexual assault, and property crime. John has extensive experience representing people from a diverse rage of cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds, including those experiencing significant mental health and substance abuse issues.

Outside his professional life, John is a keen ocean swimmer, avid podcast listener, and specialty coffee enthusiast.