Orenstein Lawyers Pty Ltd
Karen Sweeney is a solicitor at Orenstein Lawyers Pty Ltd, specializing in criminal law and child protection matters since November 2024. Prior to this role, Karen accumulated extensive experience as a court reporter and political reporter at the Australian Associated Press from October 2014 to November 2024, covering high-profile cases and significant political events. Additional journalism positions include senior roles at The Hamilton Spectator, The Border Watch, and the Bendigo Advertiser, where Karen reported on a variety of topics, including crime, politics, and community issues. Educational achievements include a Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice from The College of Law Australia and degrees from Deakin University and the University of Oxford, among other institutions.
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Orenstein Lawyers Pty Ltd
Experts in Criminal and Children’s Law, we are a different type of law practice. Motivated through integrity and a strong focus on social justice, we provide the very best legal representation to our clients by practicing client-focused, holistic legal work. Started by Joel Orenstein in 2009, over the last decade, we have grown to be industry leaders in Child Protection, Crime and Family Violence law and practice. We have a strong reputation for our depth of expertise, as well as our fearless and compassionate advocacy. We are members of the exclusive Victoria Legal Aid Panels in Child Protection, Crime, (including Youth Crime), and Family Violence and are Law Institute of Victoria Accredited Specialists in Children’s and Criminal Law. With offices in Geelong and Warrnambool, we represent people throughout metropolitan and regional Victoria.