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Practice Areas

Drink Driving Charges Drug Offences Traffic Offences White Collar Crime Juvenile and Youth Justice Divorce and Separation Child Support Domestic Violence Orders Mediation and Family Arbitration Wills and Estate Planning Contesting a Will Power of Attorney Elder Law and Aged Care Conveyancing and Property Transfers Commercial Leasing Property Disputes Retail Leasing Disputes Property Development

About the Firm

Ranald Riddell is a lawyer at Bega Legal with experience across criminal law, conveyancing, civil matters, and regulatory legal work. He has worked as a State Prosecutor with the NSW Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions and as a legal officer for NSW Health before returning to private practice in regional New South Wales. He is known for his practical, cost-conscious, and client-focused approach to legal services.

Practice Areas

Criminal Law
Conveyancing
Debt Recovery
Family Law
Commercial Law
Civil Law
Wills & Estates
Court appearances, bail applications & appeals
Regulatory/health law matters (professional disciplinary cases)

Qualifications & Achevements

Experience

5 years’ legal practice experience in Australia
State Prosecutor at NSW Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (Sydney)Handled serious matters including murder, sexual assault, and drug offences
Involved in Supreme Court homicide trial work and securing a manslaughter conviction
Worked on historical sexual assault special hearings
Conducted bail applications and District Court appeals
Legal Officer at NSW HealthWorked with Medical, Dental, Nursing, and Midwifery Councils
Assisted in disciplinary proceedings and NCAT appeals
Private practice experience in regional NSW law firmsConveyancing, litigation, legal advice, and hearings
Managed complex and simultaneous property settlements
Extensive experience in Local, District, and Supreme Courts

Education

Bachelor of Laws / Bachelor of Commerce – University of Wollongong
Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice – Australian National University
Practical legal training completed in Bega and Eden

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Peter Tierney & Associates

Blackheath Lawyers

Narooma Law

General Practice (3)

Personal Injury (12)

Bankruptcy and Insolvency (2)

Commercial and Business (13)

Human Rights and Discrimination (1)

Consumer Protection (0)

Criminal Defense (20)

Disability and NDIS (0)

Family (32)

Employment and Workplace (10)

Wills and Estates (33)

Medical Negligence and Health (2)

Immigration (0)

Insurance (4)

Intellectual Property (1)

Property and Real Estate (59)

Dispute Resolution and Litigation (11)

Superannuation and Centrelink (0)

Other and Specialist (5)

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Peter Tierney & Associates

Blackheath Lawyers

Narooma Law