Our DUI Lawyers

Ashraf Jawas LL.B.

Ashraf Jawas studied law at the University of Waikato in New Zealand and was subsequently admitted to the High Court of New Zealand. Seeking a change of environment Ashraf ventured to Sydney and was admitted to the Supreme Court of New South Wales in 2001 and has worked in a number of general practices since that time.

Ash has experience in all areas of law including Criminal, Family, Commercial, Property, Estates and Civil though he has a particular interest in Criminal law due to its diverse nature.

Ash believes in continued interaction with clients and forming a strong working relationship with them, this allows him to assess and identify their individual needs and requirements. As a result the probability of achieving the best possible outcome for the client is increased with respect to their individual circumstances.

Though Ash’s interest and passion lies in Criminal law it is his aim to help every client under any circumstance or law.

Charuna Shah LL.B.

Charuna practises in many areas of the law and is available to advise and represent clients on a wide range of matters including practicing in the areas of defacto and family law, criminal law, employment law, wills and probate, debt recovery, property law and conveyancing. She has gained valuable experience and knowledge in the above areas as well as representing clients in the Local, District and Supreme Courts and various tribunals.

Charuna is particularly dedicated to the preservation of the legal rights of the individual and the prevention of the innocent being convicted of a criminal offence. A natural advocate with a thorough knowledge of family law and criminal law and procedure, Charuna has an excellent record of delivering outstanding results for her clients in and out of Court in settlements, defended hearings and in sentencing matters.

She has dedicated her career to both family law and criminal law.

Brian Quinn B.A., LL.B., LL.M.

Brian was admitted to practice in NSW in 2005 after completing an Arts Law program at the University of New England.

After completing his tertiary education Brian worked with the Department of Public Prosecutions during his practical legal placement.

Since admission, Brian has completed a Masters Degree in Law (UNE) and is currently undertaking an Applied Masters in Family Law, which will be completed in 2009. The course in particular, given recent and ongoing changes in Family Law, is particularly relevant and allows Brian to give accurate, timely and contemporaneous family law advice.

Prior to his studies and admission to the practice of law, Brian was a Police Officer in New South Wales for over twenty years, gaining experience early in his service in the Prosecuting Branch; and was a detective for over fifteen years, including a number of years with the Homicide Unit.

Since admission Brian had practiced initially in Bathurst, and more recently Gosford in a small firm, where he was a partner. Brian has an interest in family and criminal law given his background and the type of general practice work he has been engaged in.

Brian is admitted to practice in New South Wales and Federal and Family Courts and appears regularly in Local and District Courts for criminal matters, including pleas, hearings and appeals and trials and appears regularly in the Federal Magistrates and Family Courts in respect of family court proceedings.

Brian is conscious of the costs of legal services which is one of the reasons that have motivated him to continue with post graduate training, to ensure that the client’s are provided with the best service available.