GEELONG LAWYERS BARRISTERS & SOLICITORS

SIMON NORTHEAST
Partner
Accredited Specialist in Criminal Law
TEL  0420 600 350
BA, LLB

Simon has practiced in Criminal Law since 1988.  He is a Law Institute of Victoria Accredited Specialist in Criminal Law and has maintained accreditation since 2006. 

Simon is a passionate advocate for social justice and has been involved in establishing Community Legal Services across Victoria (Youth Law and Surf Coast Community Legal Service).  He is a founding member of the Mirabel Foundation – a charity which assists children who have been orphaned or abandoned due to parental addiction. 

With more than 30 years experience, Simon is a highly skilled advocate who has represented clients charged with offences ranging from shop-theft to murder.  He has appeared in some of Victoria’s most complex and high-profile cases. 

Simon regularly appears in the Children's' Court, Koori Court, Magistrates' Court, County Court, and the Supreme Court of Victoria.
 

MEL COX
Partner
TEL  0421 244 323
LLB (Hons), GDLP

Mel is a passionate and empathetic lawyer who is driven to achieve the best possible outcome for her clients.  She is a confident and articulate communicator who quickly builds rapport.

Mel practices in all areas of Criminal Law and also lecturers at Deakin University. 

She guides her clients through the complexity of the legal system, whether they be a first-time offender seeking a Diversion or having been committed to stand trial in the County or Supreme Courts of Victoria.   She appears in Magistrates Court, Koori Court, Children’s Court and County Court.

With a background in Finance and Business Management, Mel utilises her negotiation skills to deliver results.  She goes above and beyond for her clients.

Mel has strong professional relationships with highly skilled barristers across all jurisdictions.  Mel excels in working collaboratively in complex proceedings such as trials in the County Court and Supreme Court of Victoria.

Mel has a Bachelor of Laws graduating with Honours from Deakin University and a Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice from the College of Law. 

STEPHANIE MAWBY
Partner
Accredited Specialist in Criminal Law
TEL  0432 919 403 
LLB, Bcrim GDLP

Stephanie is a Law Institute of Victoria Accredited Specialist in Criminal Law.  She is an experienced lawyer having practiced exclusively in Criminal Law since 2014.  

Stephanie appears daily in court, as a solicitor-advocate, in a variety of criminal cases across all jurisdictions, including the Magistrates’, County, Supreme Court and Children’s Court of Victoria.  She has represented people charged with commercial drug trafficking and cultivation, fraud, firearm offences, culpable driving, homicide, assault, and serious sex offences.   

Stephanie is committed to providing the highest standard of legal representation for her clients. She is a skilled advocate and works diligently to ensure that the best possible outcomes are achieved.

Stephanie holds a double degree of Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Criminology from Deakin University, Geelong. Upon completion of her degrees, Stephanie completed a Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice at Leo Cussen Institute.

TOM EDWARDS
Senior Associate
TEL  0493 207 648 
LLB (Hons), BCrim, GDLP

MATILDA JONES
Lawyer
TEL  0468 660 856
LLB, GDLP

Matilda completed a Bachelor of Laws in 2021 and was admitted to legal practice in 2022. 

Prior to joining Geelong Lawyers in 2021, Matilda gained experience by volunteering at the Barwon Community Legal Service.  She is committed to social justice, fairness, and empowering clients with knowledge of their rights.

Matilda appears at remand and bail hearings in the Magistrates’ Court and Children’s Court. She assists our Senior Lawyers with serious indictable matters including trials in the County