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Rafton Family Lawyers
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Lara Menon

Lara Menon

Senior Solicitor Rafton Family Lawyers

Richmond, NSW
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About Lara

Lara Menon is a Senior Solicitor with extensive experience in Family and Criminal Law. Before joining Raton’s, she spent over a decade working in various legal roles, including as an Associate in the Coroners Court of New South Wales and at medium-sized law firms in South Western Sydney. Her time with the Department of Justice has provided her with valuable insight into the functioning of the NSW Court System. Prior to embarking on her legal career, Lara worked in the corporate sector and travelled widely across Australia and internationally, engaging with business and corporate clients. She later returned to focus on her legal career and to start a family. Lara is admitted to practice in the Supreme Court of New South Wales and the High Court of Australia. She has completed specialist training in Collaborative Law and is a qualified Collaborative Family Lawyer. Her career has been dedicated exclusively to Family and Criminal Law, where she is committed to supporting families through challenging times. Lara prioritises the swift resolution of legal matters to help clients move forward with their lives, while consistently striving to secure favourable outcomes. Known for her determined advocacy both in and out of the courtroom, Lara approaches each case with persistence and care. Her empathetic and pragmatic style ensures that clients feel supported and reassured throughout every stage of their matter.

Practice areas

Criminal & Traffic
Family Law
Litigation & Disputes

Resume

Experience

Senior Solicitor

Senior Solicitor

Rafton Family Lawyers

Jun 2024 - Present • 2 years 5 months

Head of Criminal Law | Senior Associate

Head of Criminal Law | Senior Associate

Coutts Lawyers and Conveyancers

Dec 2023 - Jun 2024 • 6 months

Senior Associate - Family & Criminal Law

Senior Associate - Family & Criminal Law

Coutts Lawyers and Conveyancers

Jan 2022 - Dec 2023 • 1 year 11 months

Senior Lawyer - Family & Criminal

Senior Lawyer - Family & Criminal

Coutts Lawyers and Conveyancers

Jun 2021 - Jan 2022 • 7 months

Lawyer | Family Law & Criminal Law

Lawyer | Family Law & Criminal Law

Coutts Lawyers and Conveyancers

Jun 2020 - Jun 2021 • 1 year

Law Graduate - Criminal & Family Law

Law Graduate - Criminal & Family Law

Coutts Lawyers and Conveyancers

Oct 2019 - Jun 2020 • 8 months

Judge’s Associate

Judge’s Associate

NSW Justice Health & Forensic Mental Health Network

Jun 2019 - Oct 2019 • 4 months

Paralegal - Criminal and Family Law

Paralegal - Criminal and Family Law

Coutts Lawyers and Conveyancers

Jul 2018 - Oct 2019 • 1 year 3 months

Paralegal - Family and Criminal Law/Law Student

Paralegal - Family and Criminal Law/Law Student

Family Focus Legal

Feb 2015 - Jul 2018 • 3 years 5 months

Education

Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice

Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice

The College of Law Australia

2018 - 2020

Bachelor of Laws (LLB)

Bachelor of Laws (LLB)

University of New England (AU)

2016 - 2019

Contact information

Richmond, NSW

317 Windsor Street, Richmond, NSW 2753Website

Practice certificate

Name
Lara Menon
Date of admission
2020
Certification type
Employee of a law practice
Class
Law Practice
Region
NEPEAN HAWKESBURY

Last checked: 15 May 2026 • Checked with The Law Society of NSW

Practice areas

Criminal & Traffic
  • Criminal Law
Family Law
  • Divorce and Separation
Litigation & Disputes