Andrew is one of the state's most experienced barristers with 2026 marking his 40th year at the Bar. He continues to provide advice and representation in court for clients charged with criminal matters. He regularly appears in both the Newcastle and Sydney regions. Andrew founded Evatt Chambers in 2016.
Evatt Chambers Barristers
Andrew Bright
Stephen Ryan
Stephen has a broad criminal practice including trials, hearings, appeals and sentences before the Local and District courts.
He has appeared for hundreds of clients charged with firearms offences, drug offences and matters of violence either before the Local Court or EAGP matters en route to the District Court.
He appears predominantly in the Hunter Region of New South Wales and is a member of Legal Aid's indictable criminal barrister panel and the complex crime barrister panel.
2026 marks Stephen's 10th year at the Bar.
