Criminal Lawyer Lismore
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Carol Younes
Partner — Sydney
ACCREDITED SPECIALIST (Criminal Law)
Carol is an Accredited Specialist in Criminal Law and founding partner of Hugo Law Group. She has been recognised in the Doyles Guide as Market Leader in the Sydney criminal lawyers listing.
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 also appears in complex hearings, sentence proceedings and bail applications.
She was nominated for Criminal Law Partner of the Year in the 2022 Lawyers Weekly Awards.
Carol recognises the need to always think two steps ahead and to ensure her clients are making the right decisions early on. She is best known for her persuasive advocacy, strategic thinking and determination to win every case. She understands the need to help her clients navigate their way through what is often one of the most challenging times in their life. Her clients feel supported and confident having her on their team.
Helen Christinson
Partner — Sydney
Helen is an experienced advocate who brings compassion, positivity and a sharp legal mind to every matter.
In 2025 Helen was recognised by members of the profession as a Leading Lawyer in the Doyle’s Guide Leading Lawyers Listings for Criminal Lawyers in Sydney. She was also nominated as a New Partner of the Year in the 2024 Lawyer’s Weekly Awards.
Whether appearing in Coronial inquests, bail applications, sentence matters, defended hearings or other applications in the Children’s Court or Local Court, conviction and severity appeals in the District Court, or high-profile trial and sentence matters for State and Commonwealth offences, Helen is a detail-focused, empathetic, energised and tenacious advocate.
Helen ensures her clients understand the nature of their charges, providing them with clear information to help them make informed choices about how to progress their matter. She is known for her succinct and effective advocacy, common-sense approach to analysing evidence and thorough preparation in support of each and every case.
Damien Mahon
Senior Associate — Northern NSW
Damien Mahon
Senior Associate — Northern NSW
Northern NSW
t. (07) 5552 1902
m. 0410 883 533
e. [email protected]
Damien provides representation and advice in all areas of State and Commonwealth criminal law. As a confident and proficient advocate, Damien has demonstrated success acting in a diverse range of matters including murder and offences of violence, terrorism offences, sexual assault, drug offences, fraud and white-collar crime.
Damien has successfully defended a large volume of contested matters. He has a strong understanding of the rules of evidence and subjects all material relied upon by the prosecution to a high level of scrutiny.
In sentence matters, Damien has an aptitude for identifying mitigating factors and extenuating circumstances which are favourable to his clients and promote the need for leniency and rehabilitation in place of punishment.
Damien has a genuine passion for criminal defence law. He provides timely, clear and considered advice and works tenaciously to obtain positive results for his clients.
In 2025, Damien was recognised as a Leading Lawyer in the Doyles Leading Criminal Lawyers list for Regional New South Wales.
Nick Morrow
Graduate Lawyer – Northern NSW
Nick Morrow
Graduate Lawyer – Northern NSW
Northern NSW
t. (07) 5552 1902
m. 0497 742 128
e. [email protected]
Nick graduated with a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and Arts at Monash University. He later completed his Practical Legal Training with the College of Law.
Prior to joining Hugo Law Group, Nick gained valuable experience in criminal law with a prominent Victorian Criminal Defence firm. He contributed to matters across a range of proceedings in the Magistrates, Children’s, and County Courts, gaining insights into bail applications, pleas, and contested hearings.
Nick brings to the firm a strong sense of fairness and passion for social justice. He approaches each matter with empathy, and an understanding that criminal proceedings can be a very difficult time for clients and their families. Nick works hard to achieve the best possible outcome for his clients.
Criminal Law in Lismore
Hugo Law Group is proud to serve the Lismore community with expert criminal defence services. Our experienced legal team is committed to protecting your rights and providing strong, personalised representation in all criminal matters.
Criminal law covers a wide range of offences, each requiring a tailored approach. Our Lismore criminal lawyers understand the complexities of local courts and procedures, and work diligently to defend your side of the story.
Facing criminal charges can be overwhelming and stressful. At Hugo Law Group Lismore, we’re here to guide you through every step of the process, from initial charge to court proceedings and beyond.
Lismore Criminal Law Specialists
As specialist criminal lawyers in Lismore, we know that criminal charges carry serious consequences both in the short and long term. From fines and community service to imprisonment and criminal records, the stakes are high.
We provide strategic advice and strong defence for a wide range of offences, including assault, dishonesty, drug offences, firearms offences, murder, manslaughter, sexual offences, robbery, and more.
Our commitment is to ensure your case is thoroughly prepared and presented, giving you the best chance of a favourable outcome.
- Assault
- Dishonesty offences
- Drug offences
- Firearm offences
- Robbery
- Murder and manslaughter
- Perjury
- Property damage offences
- Sexual offences
At Hugo Law Group, we are committed to defending your story and ensuring the law is applied fairly to your case.
Our Expertise
How Our Lismore Criminal Lawyers Make a Difference
Being faced with a criminal charge brings significant stress and uncertainty. At Hugo Law Group, we’re here to ease that pressure by providing clear advice and strong legal representation.
We work closely with you to explain the case against you, the legal requirements, and your available options, helping you make confident decisions throughout the process.
By developing personalised strategies tailored to your unique circumstances, we stand with you to safeguard your rights and effectively tell your side of the story, whether you choose to plead guilty or not guilty.
Our Lismore criminal defence lawyers bring extensive experience, and our firm focuses exclusively on criminal and traffic law. We treat your case with the same care and dedication as if it were for someone in our own family, because your story truly matters.
Our legal team can represent anyone from the following and their surrounding suburbs:
- Alstonville
- Ballina
- Bangalow
- Bogangar
- Brunswick Heads
- Byron Bay
- Casino
- Drake
- Evans Head
- Grafton
- Iluka
- Kingscliff
- Kyogle
- Lennox Head
- Maclean
- Mullumbimby
- Murwillumbah
- New Brighton
- Nimbin
- Nymboida
- Ocean Shores
- Pottsville
- Suffolk Park
- Whiporie
- Wollongbar
- Yamba
- Tweed Heads
Criminal Law FAQs
Criminal law is the only area of law where, if the charges are proven, courts can impose imprisonment and other severe penalties that restrict an individual’s freedom.
Criminal law differs from civil law, where breaches generally result in fines or other penalties that do not involve loss of liberty.
Criminal cases are usually initiated by the state—through the police or the Director of Public Prosecutions—against an individual or company. In contrast, civil law typically involves disputes between private parties, which can include individuals, businesses, organisations, or even government entities.
Penalties for drug use and possession vary depending on the specifics of each case. Factors such as the amount of drugs involved, the circumstances of the offence, an individual’s role within a potential drug trafficking hierarchy, and the applicable maximum penalties for offences like trafficking or cultivation all influence the sanctions imposed.
In some cases involving small quantities, individuals may be issued a police caution or warning. However, even possession of small amounts can lead to fines and, in rare situations, imprisonment.