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Mildren Cooper McKenna Lawyers
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Mildren Cooper McKenna Lawyers

Mildren Cooper McKenna Lawyers

Melbourne, VIC | Warrnambool, VIC | Geelong, VIC
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About us

Orenstein Lawyers presents a dedicated team offering expert legal representation in criminal defence, children's law, and family violence matters. The firm is known for its practical, personalised legal advice and robust advocacy. They take a trauma-informed, neuroaffirming, and culturally aware approach, particularly in assisting First Nations clients. With experience spanning metropolitan and regional Victoria, including Melbourne, Geelong, and Warrnambool, the firm represents clients in the Magistrates’, County, and Supreme Courts and provides assistance with Victoria Legal Aid applications. Emphasising clear communication and collaboration, Orenstein Lawyers ensures consistent, practical guidance through every legal stage. In children's law, the firm represents parents, children, carers, and family members in various child protection matters, managing Children’s Court proceedings and Department of Families, Fairness and Housing investigations. They also handle applications to VCAT and the Supreme Court, ensuring thorough representation and protection of rights. For criminal defence, Orenstein Lawyers supports clients across all stages of the legal process, dealing with cases from straightforward driving offences to complex, serious matters. Their team offers clear advice and robust representation to navigate the intricacies of criminal law. In family violence and intervention order matters, the firm provides essential support to clients applying for or responding to intervention orders. They offer practical, steady guidance through often complex and emotionally challenging situations impacting families and everyday life.

Practice areas

Criminal & Traffic
Family Law

Specialisations

Criminal & Traffic

Mildren Cooper McKenna provides comprehensive legal representation in criminal defence law, encompassing everything from minor driving offences to serious criminal charges. The firm prioritises clear communication and strong advocacy, ensuring clients receive tailored advice throughout the legal process in various courts, including the Magistrates’, County, and Supreme Courts. In the realm of children’s law and family violence, the firm represents a diverse range of clients, including parents and guardians, in child protection matters and intervention order applications. Their trauma-informed and culturally aware approach facilitates a supportive environment, guiding clients through often intricate and emotionally charged situations, while effectively addressing the legal complexities involved.

Family Law

Mildren Cooper McKenna offers robust legal representation in family law matters, particularly focusing on family violence and intervention orders. The firm provides empathetic support to clients navigating the complexities of these emotionally charged situations, ensuring clear communication and practical guidance to alleviate stress and confusion. With a commitment to understanding the individual circumstances of each case, the team effectively advocates for clients' rights and safety. In addition to family violence issues, the firm represents parents, children, and family members in child protection matters. Their experience in handling cases in the Children’s Court and assisting with applications to bodies such as VCAT and the Supreme Court underscores their capacity to address sensitive legal challenges with care and thoroughness. The firm’s culturally aware approach ensures that all clients, including those from First Nations backgrounds, receive tailored support throughout the legal process.

Our team

Michael McKenna

Michael McKenna

Principal Lawyer and Director

Melbourne, VIC

Specialises in

Criminal & Traffic
Janelle Cooper

Janelle Cooper

Principal Lawyer and Director

Melbourne, VIC

Specialises in

Family LawCriminal & Traffic
Jacob Mildren

Jacob Mildren

Principal Lawyer and Director

Melbourne, VIC

Specialises in

Criminal & TrafficFamily Law

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Office locations

Melbourne, VIC

24/570 Bourke Street, Melbourne, VICWebsite

Warrnambool, VIC

107 Fairy Street, Warrnambool, VICWebsite

Geelong, VIC

4/74 Gheringhap Street, Geelong, VICWebsite

Practice areas

Criminal & Traffic
  • Criminal Law
  • Domestic Violence
  • Driving Offences
Family Law
  • Children's Law