Natasha Poppen

Natasha Popen

Solicitor

Natasha Poppen completed a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and a Bachelor of Arts at LaTrobe University. She has also attained a Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice from Leo Cussen Centre for Law.

Whilst completing her studies, Natasha completed two competitive clerkships at the Office of Public Prosecutions and at a commercial firm. She completed her graduate year at the Office of Public Prosecutions in 2022, before being admitted to practice in 2023. Natasha has a wealth of knowledge and experience prosecuting serious indictable offences in the County Court and the Supreme Court of Victoria, which strongly informs her practice as a defence solicitor.

Natasha works across a range of state and Commonwealth matters, including sex offences and offences involving injury, property, drugs and firearms. As a passionate advocate, she regularly appears on behalf of her clients in criminal matters and intervention order matters in the Magistrates’ Courts across Victoria. She firmly believes in advocating for her clients to avoid the stigma of a criminal record, and regularly negotiates with prosecutors to achieve fair outcomes.

Natasha has had particular success in defending clients facing regulatory prosecutions and professional misconduct proceedings in the VCAT. Natasha also represents clients in VCAT appeals against decisions of the Department of Government Services not to issue Working With Children clearances. She was the solicitor on record in the matter of EQK v Secretary to the Department of Government Services (Review and Regulation) [2024] VCAT 633, in which the firm achieved an incredible outcome for the client.

Natasha has a particular interest in WorkSafe Victoria prosecutions and often appears on behalf of companies and individuals charged with offences under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (Vic).

Natasha enjoys mentorship from a range of senior legal professionals. She also mentors law students in her spare time. She is currently a member of the Law Institute of Victoria, Women in Crime and Victorian Women Lawyers.

Natasha can be contacted on 9670 8771 or
Natasha.Poppen@galballyparker.com.au

I was helped with my application for parole by Natasha Poppen. Natasha was more than helpful, explaining the process and making me feel very heard, understood and clear at each step. I believe she is an asset to your firm and sets a benchmark of high standard that others should strive to achieve. I have been happy to recommend her and Galbally Parker to others and will continue to do so at each opportunity.

Thank you for all of your help.

We can’t thank you enough for your time, professionalism and patience that you showed during our time in court last week. Thank you for keeping us calm and reassuring us and ultimately getting a good result so this nightmare could be over.

Thanks again Natasha. I found the process very easy and your attentiveness is second to none. What you confidently suggested the outcome would be, was in fact exactly as it turned out. In the highly unlikely case I needed representation in the future for a similar matter, I would definitely reach out .

I was supported by Ruth and Natasha over the duration of my IVO legal proceedings. Ruth provided a wealth of advice and direction in my initial consultation with her. This gave me some peace of mind and a better understanding of what to expect when I attended court.

Ruth, Natasha and Yasmin (at reception) were all very responsive and answered any of my email or phone queries quickly. They were always approachable and encouraged further contact at any time if I had any questions, which I greatly appreciated.

Natasha’s support at court was excellent. She handled all necessary communications with the police prosecutor, the respondent, court personnel etc, and kept me informed throughout the day. Natasha has a great balance of assertiveness, with a calm disposition.

Thank you Natasha and Ruth!

I reached out to Galbally Parker based on Google search for Legal Counsel that could represent me in Werribee. As soon as I reached out for an initial consultation session to this firm, it was pretty much scheduled within a day. The initial paid session with Natasha was definitely something very helpful, as it laid out to me some clear next steps. I also felt that it was something that no one else offered, which gave clarity and comfort to me as a client early on itself.

Throughout the length of the case, which took a few months, the communication was effective and timely. I did not see any overcommittments; in fact quite factual and also explanatory enough to ease my mind.

The outcome of my case was positive, and I appreciate the extreme support of Natasha throughout. I would recommend Galbally to anyone who faces a criminal matter, as this firm really take their clients as valued, and service offering is premium.