Our Team

Joe Wicking is a Director of Bamberry Lawyers and an Accredited Specialist in Criminal Law (Qld). He practises exclusively in criminal law and represents clients in serious, complex and high stakes matters across Queensland.

Joe has built his practice acting across the full spectrum of criminal matters, from the most serious indictable offences — including murder, drug trafficking, corruption and fraud — through to contested hearings, sentence proceedings, appeals and related applications. He appears regularly in the Magistrates Court, District Court and Supreme Court and has experience representing clients in investigative and regulatory settings, including proceedings before the Crime and Corruption Commission.

His work is defined by early case control and disciplined decision-making. Joe focuses on identifying the real issue at the outset, cutting through unnecessary complication, and advancing a clear, structured position. That approach allows clients to understand where they stand and what is being done about it — particularly in matters where the stakes are high and the margin for error is small.

Joe is known for giving clear, direct advice and for maintaining control of matters that are often stressful, technical and time sensitive. He combines technical ability with practical judgment and strong advocacy and is trusted to appear in cases that require both precision and composure.

He has been recognised in Doyle’s Guide across multiple years in both criminal defence and traffic law, including as a Leading Criminal Defence Lawyer in Queensland, and a Leading Traffic & DUI Lawyer in Queensland.

Joe holds a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of International Business (International Relations) from Griffith University. He also contributes to the profession through the supervision and development of junior lawyers, and by presenting to other criminal lawyers at continuing professional development seminars.

In addition to his criminal law practice, Joe acts in traffic matters, including drink driving, dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, licence disqualification matters and special hardship applications.

Joe acts for clients throughout Queensland, including in regional and rural courts. He is regularly instructed in matters that are serious, complex or high-pressure, and is relied upon to bring clarity, control and strategic direction from the outset.

Sam Jackson is a Director of Bamberry Lawyers and an Accredited Specialist in Criminal Law (Qld). He has practised exclusively in criminal law throughout his career and is recognised for the depth of his experience, the care he brings to difficult cases, and the quality of his advocacy.

Sam acts for clients across the full range of criminal matters in Queensland, from contested summary proceedings to serious indictable prosecutions, appeals and related applications. He appears regularly in the Magistrates Court, District Court and Supreme Court, and has also been involved in matters of particular complexity, including international extradition proceedings and matters before the High Court of Australia.

He brings a thoughtful and disciplined approach to criminal defence work. Sam is known for his ability to work through complex factual and legal issues, to keep cases properly framed, and to give advice that is measured, clear and dependable. That judgment is particularly important in matters where the consequences are serious and every decision carries weight.

In 2018, Sam was recognised by the Queensland Law Society as an Accredited Specialist in Criminal Law and received the Highest Achiever Award among that year’s graduating Accredited Specialists in Criminal Law. He is also a member of the Queensland Law Society Criminal Law Committee and regularly presents at professional seminars and events.

Sam holds a law degree from the University of Queensland and was admitted as a solicitor of the Supreme Court of Queensland in 2011. Over the course of his career, he has represented clients facing allegations ranging from drug offending and fraud to violence offences and other serious criminal charges.

He also acts in traffic matters, including drink driving, dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, licence disqualification matters and special hardship applications.

Sam acts for clients throughout Queensland and is regularly instructed in matters that require close attention, sound judgment and steady advocacy. He is relied upon to bring clarity, structure and composure to cases from the outset.