WHY CLIENTS CHOOSE OUR CRIMINAL LAWYERS IN WA
Hugo Law Group is a leading criminal defence law firm proudly serving clients across Western Australia. With a dedicated office in Perth, our team is committed to defending the rights of individuals facing criminal charges and providing exceptional legal representation throughout the state.
Our Perth-based criminal defence lawyers are highly skilled, experienced, and focused on achieving the best possible outcome for every client. We take a proactive and strategic approach to each case, ensuring you are informed and supported at every stage of the process.
As trusted criminal defence lawyers in Western Australia, we understand that every story has two sides — and we’re here to defend yours.
Criminal Offences We Handle in Western Australia
Court Appearances
Commissions, Tribunals & Inquests in WA
Traffic Offences & Personal Safety Orders
Karen Espiner
Partner — Perth
ACCREDITED SPECIALIST (Criminal Law)
Karen Espiner is a NSW Accredited Specialist in Criminal Law and founding partner at Hugo Law Group. She was named Criminal Law Partner of the Year in the 2020 Lawyers Weekly Awards.
Since 2016 she has been consistently recognised by other lawyers in the Doyle’s Guide as one of the best criminal lawyers in both Sydney and Australia. In 2023 she moved to WA to lead the opening of the Perth office.
Much of Karen’s practice is devoted to representing clients who have been charged with serious criminal offences including murder, sexual assault, drug supply/manufacture, serious assaults and money laundering. She appears in other jurisdictions including the WA Corruption and Crime Commission and State Administrative Tribunal for clients whose professional reputations are at risk. She also has a significant appellate practice, providing advice and representation to clients seeking to appeal their conviction and/or sentence to the Court of Appeal (WA) or Court of Criminal Appeal (NSW).
Recognising the value of professional collaboration and teamwork, she works closely with other lawyers in the firm to ensure her clients receive the highest level of service. Known for her meticulous preparation and persuasive advocacy, she is well respected by other lawyers, barristers and Judges.
In 2025 Karen was recognised in the Doyle’s Guide for Leading Criminal Defence Lawyers in Western Australia.
Callum Parker
Senior Lawyer — Perth
Approachable and persuasive, Callum is known for his clear and practical advice.
He has experience appearing in the Magistrates Court, District Court and Supreme Court of Western Australia in trials, appeals, bail applications and sentencing matters. He holds a Bachelor of Laws from Curtin University and worked as an Associate to a District Court Judge, gaining valuable insight into criminal law and court processes.
Clients have described him as a lawyer “who genuinely cares about getting the best outcome” and “professional, well-educated in the matter and able to inspire confidence from the first conversation.” Others have highlighted that he is friendly, easy to talk to and exceeded expectations in very difficult circumstances.
Callum takes a pragmatic approach to every matter, carefully assessing risk and strategy to achieve the best possible outcome for his clients.
Jack Hudson
Lawyer — Perth
Jack appears for clients in all criminal jurisdictions across Western Australia. His practice ranges from contested hearings and bail applications in the Magistrates Court through to complex jury trials, sentencings and appeals in the District and Supreme Court.
Jack has particular strengths and experience representing clients charged with serious violence, drug trafficking, and sexual related offences. In every case Jack undertakes, he brings a meticulous and methodical approach, strategically analysing evidence and disclosure to deliver the best possible outcome for his clients.
Jack has proven experience representing clients in quasi-criminal matters, appearing as counsel in coronial applications to the Supreme Court of Western Australia and before the Corruption and Crime Commission of Western Australia.
His strengths in leadership, analysis and his calmness under pressure makes him critical to your success. No matter the situation or trouble you are facing, you can feel confident that Jack will work tirelessly to defend your rights and get you the best possible result.
Ella Cahill
National Practice Manager
Ella Cahill
National Practice Manager
Northern NSW
t. (07) 5552 1902
m. 0497 742 128
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