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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.

Senior Solicitor
Rafton Family Lawyers
Jun 2024 - Present • 2 years 5 months

Head of Criminal Law | Senior Associate
Coutts Lawyers and Conveyancers
Dec 2023 - Jun 2024 • 6 months

Senior Associate - Family & Criminal Law
Coutts Lawyers and Conveyancers
Jan 2022 - Dec 2023 • 1 year 11 months

Senior Lawyer - Family & Criminal
Coutts Lawyers and Conveyancers
Jun 2021 - Jan 2022 • 7 months

Lawyer | Family Law & Criminal Law
Coutts Lawyers and Conveyancers
Jun 2020 - Jun 2021 • 1 year

Law Graduate - Criminal & Family Law
Coutts Lawyers and Conveyancers
Oct 2019 - Jun 2020 • 8 months

Judge’s Associate
NSW Justice Health & Forensic Mental Health Network
Jun 2019 - Oct 2019 • 4 months

Paralegal - Criminal and Family Law
Coutts Lawyers and Conveyancers
Jul 2018 - Oct 2019 • 1 year 3 months

Paralegal - Family and Criminal Law/Law Student
Family Focus Legal
Feb 2015 - Jul 2018 • 3 years 5 months

Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice
The College of Law Australia
2018 - 2020

Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
University of New England (AU)
2016 - 2019
Last checked: 15 May 2026 • Checked with The Law Society of NSW