Jaimee-Lee Jessop

Senior Associate

Jaimee-Lee was admitted as a solicitor of the Supreme Court of Queensland in August 2017. In 2024, she achieved her Specialist Accreditation in Criminal Law through the Queensland Law Society.

Prior to working as a solicitor, Jaimee-Lee obtained a wealth of experience working as a criminal law clerk and acting as the associate to the presiding Domestic Violence Magistrate in Southport.

Jaimee-Lee has an extensive range of experience in criminal law, from Magistrate Court sentences and bail applications to District and Supreme Court trials and Court of Appeal matters. She practises in a diverse range of areas including:

  • drug-related offences;
  • crime and corruption proceedings;
  • sexual offences;
  • violent assault matters, including domestic violence-related matters;
  • domestic violence applications;
  • white collar crime; and
  • juvenile/youth justice matters.

She also represents clients in child protection matters and dangerous prisoner applications.

Outside the courtroom, Jaimee-Lee volunteers with the Caxton Community Legal Centre, providing pro bono advice and assistance to members of the community in need.

She is an active member of the Women Lawyers Association of Queensland (WLAQ) and serves on the WLAQ Criminal Lawyers Sub-Committee, where she advocates on issues affecting female criminal lawyers. She is also a committee member of the Queensland Law Society’s Access to Justice and Pro Bono Law Committee, contributing to advancing the fundamental right of all Queenslanders to access justice and legal services.

In recognition of her contributions to the legal profession, Jaimee-Lee was a finalist in the Queensland Law Society’s Excellence in Law Awards, nominated as Queensland Solicitor of the Year (Small Firm) in 2025.

On multiple occasions, Jaimee-Lee has been named a ‘Rising Star’ in Doyle’s Guide for the category of criminal law in Queensland. Additionally, she was recognised as the winner of the ‘30 Under 30 Lawyers Weekly Awards’ for criminal law within Australia.

Outside of work, Jaimee-Lee enjoys spending time with her family by the beach.

Recent articles by Jaimee-Lee

Understanding adult cautions by police in Queensland

Understanding adult cautions by police in Queensland

In Queensland, adult cautions by police serve as a mechanism for handling low-level offences with a focus on rehabilitation. It provides a fair and efficient way of managing minor criminal offences as an alternative to formal court proceedings.
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Queensland bail laws for children

Queensland bail laws for children

In 2024, Queensland introduced significant changes to its bail laws, aiming to tackle youth crime and enhance community safety. These reforms primarily focus on repeat offenders and represent a more stringent stance on granting bail, especially for young offenders deemed a risk to public safety.
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Significant changes to youth justice laws in Queensland

Significant changes to youth justice laws in Queensland

On 13 December 2024, the Queensland Parliament passed the Making Queensland Safer Act 2024, introducing significant amendments to youth justice laws. These changes mark a major shift in the way the justice system approaches young offenders, with some amendments already in effect and others set to come into force in 2025.
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Understanding criminal responsibility of children in Queensland

Understanding criminal responsibility of children in Queensland

In Queensland, the principles governing criminal responsibility for children are carefully structured to address their developmental stages. Under the Criminal Code, the legal system recognises that children are not always capable of understanding the consequences of their actions in the same way adults are.
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