Sharon Giardina
Senior Lawyer
Sharon Giardina, Senior Lawyer at Osborne Butler
Sharon Giardina is a Senior Lawyer at Osborne Butler with a broad, solutions-driven practice spanning criminal and traffic law, domestic violence matters, civil litigation, and wills and estates disputes across Queensland, as well as Native Title matters
nationally. She brings significant litigation experience before the Magistrates, District and Supreme Courts, and the Federal Court of Australia.
Sharon is known for her strategic preparation, disciplined case analysis and clear, decisive execution. She focuses on delivering practical, outcome-oriented solutions, ensuring clients are positioned to make informed decisions at every stage of their matter.
She appears regularly in courts throughout Queensland in summary trials, instructing on jury trials, breach proceedings, substantive and interlocutory applications and sentencing hearings, and manages complex disputes with a strong command of procedure and evidence.
Sharon’s practice is defined by professionalism, cultural competence and a results-focused approach that prioritises clarity, efficiency and robust representation.
nationally. She brings significant litigation experience before the Magistrates, District and Supreme Courts, and the Federal Court of Australia.
Sharon is known for her strategic preparation, disciplined case analysis and clear, decisive execution. She focuses on delivering practical, outcome-oriented solutions, ensuring clients are positioned to make informed decisions at every stage of their matter.
She appears regularly in courts throughout Queensland in summary trials, instructing on jury trials, breach proceedings, substantive and interlocutory applications and sentencing hearings, and manages complex disputes with a strong command of procedure and evidence.
Sharon’s practice is defined by professionalism, cultural competence and a results-focused approach that prioritises clarity, efficiency and robust representation.
Criminal Law
- Drug Matters
- Assault / Violence Matters
- Sexual Offence Matters
- Street Related Offending
- Traffic Offences and License Applications
Native Title
- Native title claims and defensive claims
- Indigenous Land Use Agreement and Area Agreements
- Future act notifications and compliance
- Prescribed Body Corporate governance and compliance
- Conduct and compensation agreements
- Cultural heritage management plans and agreements
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Qualifications and memberships
- Bachelor of Arts (International Studies) and Laws, University of Canberra
- Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice, Australian National University
- General Member, Queensland Law Society
- General Member, Australian Lawyers for Human Rights Contact details
Court Locations
- Cairns
- Brisbane and surrounds
- Southport
- Mossman
- Townsville
- Bowen
- Cooktown