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About Faisal Bakhtiar
Welcome to the profile of Faisal Bakhtiar, a professional, caring, and dedicated migration and criminal lawyer. Faisal brings over 16 years of extensive experience as a migration and criminal lawyer. He is admitted to practice law as an Australian lawyer in Victoria and the High Court of Australia.
Faisal’s journey in immigration law began in 1995 at the Visa Section of the Australian High Commission where he developed a deep understanding of the complexities of immigration law and processes.
He holds a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from the University of Melbourne and a Master of Laws (LLM) degree from Monash University specialising in human rights laws and international humanitarian laws.
Faisal is committed to providing professional and compassionate legal services. He understands the challenges and uncertainties faced by clients dealing with immigration and criminal matters, and he strives to guide them through the process with sound advice and effective representation.
Faisal's experience
Faisal has represented both State and Federal Government departments across various jurisdictions, handling intricate legal disputes in civil and criminal law. His advocacy extends to the Migration and General Divisions of the Administrative Appeals Tribunal, where he has successfully represented clients in administrative law litigation.
Faisal has also appeared extensively in Magistrates’ Courts in Victoria in the summary crime jurisdiction, and he successfully represented clients in matters prosecuted by the Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions, particularly involving complex fraud cases.
Previously, Faisal played a pivotal role in shaping road safety legislation in Victoria and contributed significantly to the national harmonisation of heavy vehicle laws in collaboration with law enforcement and parliamentary bodies.
With a strong track record of success, Faisal is dedicated to achieving the best possible outcomes for his clients and looks forward to working with you address any concerns and navigate any intricate legal matters in your case.
Legal Expertise
Legal Qualifications
- Master of Laws (LLM) Monash University
- Bachelor of Laws (LLB) University of Melbourne
- Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice (GDLP) The College of Law
Admissions & Memberships
- Admitted to practise law in the Supreme Court of Victoria and the High Court of Australia
- Member of the Law Institute of Victoria
- Member of the Law Council of Australia
Sporting Achievements
Beyond law, Faisal holds a Black Belt 6th Dan in Taekwondo and has participated in international competitions including the World Championships. He also holds a Brown Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and is a two-time World Champion in the sport.
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Acomplishments
- Brown Belt in the sport of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
- World Champion, Abu Dhabi World Professional Championships, 2023
- Asian Champion, IBJJF Asian Championship, Nagoya, Japan 2023
Taekwondo Acomplishments
- Black Belt 6th Dan in Taekwondo
- Trained with the Australian Olympic Team and competed in the 2005 World Taekwondo Championships