His Honour Judge Ian Dearden
Judge, District Court of Queensland
Date of Birth
8 May, 1957
Schooling
- Rockhampton Grammar School, Rockhampton (1969–1973)
University Education
- Master of Legal Practice, Queensland University of Technology (1995)
- Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice, Queensland Institute of Technology (1985)
- Bachelor of Laws, University of Queensland (1980)
- Bachelor of Commerce, University of Queensland (1977)
Honours
- Centenary Medal (2003)
Judicial Career
- Judge, District Court of Queensland (2005–)
Pre-judicial Career
- Member. Legal Aid Queensland Board (2003–2005)
- Member, Council of King's College, University of Queensland (1997–2000, 2002–2003)
- Admitted as Barrister and Solicitor, Supreme Court of Nauru (1995)
- Principal, Dearden Lawyers (1997–2005)
- President, Queensland Council for Civil Liberties (1994–2005)
- Visiting Lecturer, University of Queensland, Griffith University, QUT and Law Society Continuing Legal Education courses (1988–2005)
- Solicitor, Robertson O'Gorman (1991–1997)
- Member, Queensland Council for Civil Liberties (1984–2005)
- Solicitor, Legal Aid Office, Queensland (1984–1991)
- Admitted as a Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Queensland (1984)
Biographical Notes
His Honour is a proud folksinger, songwriter and guitarist. Over the past 30 years, he has been a regular performer at folk clubs and folk festivals.
Publications
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