District Court Judge (Retired), Sydney
Judge Charteris was appointed Senior Counsel in 2001. As a barrister, he appeared for both the prosecution and defence in many significant criminal trials across all NSW court jurisdictions. Since joining the bench in 2003, Judge Charteris has presided over criminal and civil trials in Sydney, as well as 26 regional District Courts throughout NSW. He is currently an Acting Judge of the District Court.
Judge Charteris was appointed Senior Counsel in 2001. As a barrister, he appeared for both the prosecution and defence in many significant criminal trials across all NSW court jurisdictions. Since joining the bench in 2003, Judge Charteris has presided over criminal and civil trials in Sydney, as well as 26 regional District Courts throughout NSW. He is currently an Acting Judge of the District Court.