Joy Quinones

Joy Quinones serves as the Principal Solicitor and Director of Universal Lawyers, bringing an impressive 17 years of experience to the practice. Her journey in law began as a revered law lecturer at various esteemed universities in Sydney. Joy transitioned into a formidable courtroom advocate, with a noteworthy passion for defending the rights of Aboriginal communities in remote areas of New South Wales, including Walgett, Coonamble, and Lightning Ridge. Joy's legal acumen is robust, having successfully represented clients across a spectrum of criminal law, encompassing serious assault cases, traffic offences, defended hearings, apprehended violence orders, and drug-related charges. Her expertise extends to family law, with a keen interest in property settlements. Joy holds a Bachelor of Laws from Macquarie University and a Diploma in Legal Practice from The College of Law Australia. Her foundational academic background in communications and journalism was cultivated at Charles Sturt University and the University of New England, further enriching her abilities as a legal practitioner.