Experts in Criminal and Children’s Law
Barwon South West Lawyers
Law Institute of Victoria Accredited Criminal Law Specialists
We provide specialist legal advice and representation in:
- Criminal Law
- Child Protection
- Intervention Orders
Book in a 30 minute free consultation now: 03 5202 4877 or admin@bswlawyers.com.au
Our Team
Meet the team at Barwon South West Lawyers

Sarah Wood
Sarah was admitted to practice in the Supreme Court of Victoria in 2012. Since then, she has worked extensively in the Criminal, Family Violence and Children’s court jurisdictions. She became a criminal law specialist in 2020. Sarah worked as a lawyer at Victoria Legal Aid from 2013 to 2022, in which time she held several different roles, including Senior Lawyer and Deputy Managing Lawyer.
Sarah always strives to achieve the best possible results for her clients. She appears regularly in all matters in the Magistrates’ Court in Victoria. She has appeared in appeals in the County Court and has instructed in many complex pleas and trials in both the County and Supreme Courts of Victoria.