New Magistrates’ Court appointments

Attorney-General Robert Clark today announced the appointments of Peter Mithen and Cynthia Toose to the Magistrates’ Court of Victoria.

Mr Clark said both Mr Mithen and Ms Toose brought extensive and diverse legal experience to the bench.

Mr Mithen has served in Victoria’s courts for almost 40 years. He started work as an assistant Registar/Clerk of Courts in the Magistrates’ Court in 1974, and subsequently worked as an Assistant Registrar, Deputy Registrar and Registrar of the Magistrates’ Court and the Children’s Court, as well as for three years as a Manager in the Courts Advice Unit of the Department of Justice.

Mr Mithen obtained his law degree from Deakin University in 1999 and was admitted to practice in 2000. He subsequently became a Senior Registrar in 2001 and a Judicial Registrar in 2008.

Ms Toose was admitted to practice in 1980 and has over 30 years’ experience as a solicitor, including as principal of her own firm.

Ms Toose has practised in Mildura for many years, principally in family law, criminal law and family violence matters. Ms Toose has also served as President of the North West Law Association.

“I congratulate Mr Mitchen and Ms Toose on their appointments and wish them every success in their future contributions to Victoria’s legal system,” Mr Clark said.