Alice McShera, 34, was found unresponsive in a Crown Towers hotel room at the Burswood entertainment complex, in Perth, at around 11.10am on Monday.
Cameron John Pearson, who had suffered what are believed to be self-inflicted injuries, was taken to hospital and into custody where he was refused bail by police.
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Ms McShera worked mainly in Family Court and was based at the Murray Chambers in the Perth CBD, according to its website.
She had more than 10 years experience as an advocate and barrister and was a member of the Family Law Practitioners Association of Western Australia and the Law Society of Western Australia.
She has also appeared in the WA Supreme Court of and Magistrates Court and previously worked as an associate to a WA Family Court judge.
In a tribute, Keegan Family Lawyers said: ‘Alice – you were a strong woman, a powerful woman, an amazing barrister and lawyer!
‘You fought for those who couldn’t fight for themselves. You were a friend, a colleague and someone to aspire to.
‘Our community will mourn your loss! You will be so missed. I am so sad.’
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Australia: Top barrister Alice McShera found dead after boyfriend’s alleged murder-suicide attempt
