If you are accused of a criminal offence, you need a specialist criminal lawyer in your corner. With some of the most highly regarded lawyers in Sydney and Canberra, our team of criminal lawyers will provide you with comprehensive, honest and strategic advice. Carol is an Accredited Specialist in Criminal Law and founding partner of Hugo Law Group.
She has been consistently recognised in the Doyles Guide as one of Australia's preeminent criminal lawyers. Carol appears in the superior and appellate courts in some of the most notorious criminal cases. She works tirelessly on matters representing clients charged with murder, serious sex offences, complex frauds, tax evasions, drug manufacture, supply and importation, and terrorism offences.
She has been consistently recognised in the Doyles Guide as one of Australia's preeminent criminal lawyers. Carol appears in the superior and appellate courts in some of the most notorious criminal cases. She works tirelessly on matters representing clients charged with murder, serious sex offences, complex frauds, tax evasions, drug manufacture, supply and importation, and terrorism offences.
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Karen Espiner
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For the fifth successive year, Karen has been recognised by members of the profession in the Doyle's 'Leading NSW Criminal Defence Lawyers' Guide. In 2018, 2019 and 2020 she was recognised as one of the state's Preeminent Criminal Lawyers, ranking her in the top band of lawyers in the state.
Much of Karen's practice is devoted to representing clients in the District and Supreme Courts who have been charged with very serious criminal law matters including murder, sexual offences, drug offences, serious assaults and corporate offences.She also appears in complicated Local Court matters for clients whose personal and professional reputations are at risk.
Much of Karen's practice is devoted to representing clients in the District and Supreme Courts who have been charged with very serious criminal law matters including murder, sexual offences, drug offences, serious assaults and corporate offences.She also appears in complicated Local Court matters for clients whose personal and professional reputations are at risk.
Helen Christinson
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Helen is a passionate and experienced advocate who works tirelessly to achieve the best outcomes for her clients. As a practitioner, Helen is extremely client focused. With exceptional attention to detail, she prepares meticulously for each matter and is committed to giving timely responses to her clients.
Teagan Naidu
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Teagan has a passion for ensuring that her clients' interests are protected. She is professional, friendly and understanding in her approach and takes great pride in providing an exceptional service to her clients, from the very first conference right through to the conclusion of each matter. She is known for doing everything possible to ensure that her clients get the best possible outcome.
Damien Mahon
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Damien provides representation and advice in all areas of State and Commonwealth criminal law, appearing regularly in defended hearings, sentence proceedings, release applications and appeal matters. Damien also instructs counsel in complex criminal trials. Assaults and matters of violence (including domestic violence matters and assaults against police).
Meg Connell
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Meg is a tenacious and hardworking solicitor with a passion for using the law as a tool to help people. Meg has experience in advocating before the Local and District Courts in both criminal and civil jurisdictions, attending conferences and instructing counsel. Meg recognises that navigating the criminal justice system can be stressful.
Reviews (11)
Anthony C.
Aug 26, 2021
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Raul Lopez
Mar 26, 2021
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Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Value
Dont waste your money or time on any other lawyers. I churned through 2 which cost me even more because they didnt know what they were doing.
When i spoke to karen i was sold and they delivered. They were 2 steps ahead not behind. My work was done by helen mainly and she was incredible. Professional and smart.
Dont waste your money or time on any other lawyers. I churned through 2 which cost me even more because they didnt know what they were doing.
When i spoke to karen i was sold and they delivered. They were 2 steps ahead not behind. My work was done by helen mainly and she was incredible. Professional and smart.
Kim D.
Feb 25, 2021
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I would just like to say thank you to Teagan for representing my son on 2 matters in which she achieved the best outcome for him.
Teagan is very experienced and answered any questions we had for both matters and always kept us well informed along the way. Teagan is confident, caring and professional, I would highly recommend her.
Teagan is very experienced and answered any questions we had for both matters and always kept us well informed along the way. Teagan is confident, caring and professional, I would highly recommend her.
Angela Turner
Feb 24, 2021
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Tobias H.
Feb 17, 2021
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Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness, Value
Karen Espiner and Damien Mahon handled a legal matter for me recently, and I couldn’t be happier with their professionalism and the outcome. I would highly recommend them to anybody seeking the highest quality legal assistance & representation.
Karen Espiner and Damien Mahon handled a legal matter for me recently, and I couldn’t be happier with their professionalism and the outcome. I would highly recommend them to anybody seeking the highest quality legal assistance & representation.
Luis Freitas
Feb 14, 2021
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Hi guys i recently had Damien attend to a case for me and as promised he got the best possible outcome for myself and i was very pleased, he is very confident and very good at what he does, keot me in the loop all the time and was confident with my matter all the time and reassured me everything would work out well and it did, i have also had karen attend to another matter for me afew years back and with her attitude and positive work she had the matter dealt with before even having to appear in court. i would highly recommend this law firm to anyone needing assistance with anything im positive
Samantha Lewis
Dec 13, 2020
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Dan Bartels
Sep 15, 2020
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Ian Wall
Jan 03, 2020
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These Guys are very professional yet still able to take a personal interest in you as a real person, they have a good listening ear and make you feel comfortable in everyway. I really wish I found Younes Espiner Lawyers right from the beginning to save valueable time & money. Get the best legal team in Sydney & beyond. They have a eye for detail and have a worth of experience to help you on your journey like they did for me. These guys changed my life forever and we are very grateful.
Michael Gabrail
Dec 10, 2019
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As a disqualified driver until 2036 I had dealt with numerous solicitors over the years. Carol is the most professional solicitor I have come across, her excellent work ethic and strong attention to detail was paramount in having my licence reinstated. I am forever thankful to Carol as I can now move forward in my life and I highly recommending Carol and her team for any legal matters.
Edan Hartin
Sep 30, 2018
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An efficient and most importantly effective legal practice. Carol Younes was my principal legal representative and I could not recommend her and her team enough. If you seek the best possible conclusion to your matter Younes + Espiner Lawyers is the only legal team name you should remember. Should circumstances arise I would not hesitate in procuring their services again.
