A keen sense of social justice was fostered in me from an early age.  I was acutely aware of the injustices that pervade our community and for that reason I decided to study law.  Early on in my time at Law School I started working in the criminal law and I have never looked back.  I could see that working as a defence advocate could have an impact on ensuring equality before the law, no matter your background.

I have been privileged to work with some of the most dedicated and courageous advocates in the profession.  I know that to do this job well you must be equally passionate as you are skilled. Often we take our cases home with us; they occupy our minds long after we leave the courtroom or the office – it is not for the faint of heart.  

As well as learning from the best, I have been fortunate to teach the next generation of lawyers Criminal Law at the University of NSW.  I believe knowledge is power. I know that staying up to date with the law is key to the success of any lawyer. 

I am fortunate to have been raised on the Northern Beaches, where I am now bringing up my own family. They are the reason I decided to co-found Karim + Nicol Lawyers.  I plan to dedicate as much time and energy to the job I love, whilst also actively raising my family in the community I care so much about.   

At Karim + Nicol Lawyers, we are committed to supporting other local organisations who are equally dedicated to making our community a great one.  Now, with the knowledge and experience I carry from the years of appearing in courts in NSW, I feel grateful that I can continue to do this job as a partner in my own law firm. I look forward to working with you. 

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My family and I live on the Northern Beaches, where we spend most weekends at Manly beach or chasing my son around various local playgrounds. I co-founded Karim + Nicol Lawyers with a vision of establishing a practice that was accessible, committed to staying up to date with the law and fearless in its representation of clients.  Our goal is to provide high quality and experienced representation at an affordable cost. I absolutely love what I do and where I live – so combining the two seemed like a win!

As a Co- founder and Partner of Karim + Nicol Lawyers, I bring with me a wealth of criminal law experience and a proven track record of passionate representation for those who need it most. 

After working in the Legal Department of a large international bank, I completed a Masters of Laws at Sydney University. I then spent some time with the United Nations before taking up a position as a Prosecutor with the Commonwealth DPP where I gained invaluable experience in complex federal offences.

Since switching to defence, I have spent almost every day appearing in court defending some of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged defendants. I have appeared in a range of criminal cases – from possess prohibited drug to homicide.  My career has enabled me to appear across the state – from Manly to Dubbo. I have also gained experience in coronial inquests, parole hearings, AVO applications and select civil matters.

My experience has revealed that coming into contact with the criminal justice system can have a lasting impact on one’s life.  With that in mind, I look forward to fearlessly defending you!

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