Omar Chmaisse

Omar Chmaisse is the Principal Lawyer at the firm, offering bespoke legal strategies in criminal defence and intervention orders, with a keen focus on negotiation and strategic advocacy. Omar’s extensive experience spans a variety of criminal law matters, garnered from collaborations with esteemed Melbourne criminal lawyers and barristers. Renowned for his confident and persuasive courtroom presence, Omar's legal practice also includes expertise in negotiation, wills, property law, and business law. Omar started his legal career with WEstjustice, where he honed his skills in legal research and writing. This foundational experience led him to Burn City Legal, where he served as a Criminal Lawyer, specialising in criminal defence and court advocacy. His career progressed through roles at YourLawyer, focusing on civil law and victim advocacy, and Supriya & Associates, where he dealt with criminal defence and debt recovery. In his current role at R&O Lawyers, Omar oversees a team, ensuring effective legal solutions from the firm's Melbourne office. His leadership is complemented by his educational background, including a Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice and a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) from Victoria University. Omar has also completed a Practice Management Course at Leo Cussen Centre for Law, underscoring his proficiency in trust accounting, business development, and client relations.