Sophie Stafford
Sophie Stafford is a barrister with expertise in criminal defense, currently serving on the defense team for Erin Patterson, who faces serious accusations, including multiple counts of murder and attempted murder.
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Erin Patterson’s defence team – lawyer Ophelia Hollway, barrister Sophie Stafford, barrister Colin Mandy, SC – arrive at court in Morwell for their client’s verdict on Monday afternoon.
Everything the mushroom trial jury missed in their lives during the 10-week triple-murder trial
Australia· 2025-07-09
Mandy’s junior barrister was Sophie Stafford, a criminal law specialist whose work has included inquests and inquiries.
The judge and lawyers involved in the caseAustralia· 2025-07-09
Sophie Stafford is a junior counsel who worked on Erin Patterson's defense team.
Erin Patterson’s $2 million inheritance paid for the best legal defenceAustralia· 2025-07-07
Barrister Sophie Stafford and Colin Mandy, SC, arrive at court.
Homicide detective Sergeant Stephen Eppingstall continues evidence in case examining fatal mushroom lunchAustralia· 2025-05-29
Sophie Stafford is the defence barrister who cross-examined mushroom expert Tom May during the trial.
tip manager tells court of dehydrator found in e-waste bin; expert kept leftovers in home fridge after testing beef Wellington meal, court toldAustralia· 2025-05-14
Lawyer Sophie Stafford is cross-examining Dr Thomas May during the trial.
Erin Patterson murder trial live: ‘probably impossible’ for death cap mushrooms to come from supermarket as they cannot be cultivated, expert tells trial | Victoria
United Kingdom· 2025-05-14
Sophie Stafford cross-examined May about possible death cap mushrooms.
Erin Patterson trial: Health expert links death cap mushrooms to fatal lunch
New Zealand· 2025-05-13
Sophie Stafford is part of Erin Patterson’s defence team.
Alleged mushroom cook has attempted murder charges withdrawnAustralia· 2025-04-29
