About Our Firm

Karla Volonnino

Emma Turnbull

Emma Turnbull is the principal and founding partner of Emma Turnbull Lawyers Pty Ltd. She holds a Bachelor (LLB) and a Master of Laws (LLM) from Monash University. Emma is an accredited criminal law specialist with the Law Institute of Victoria.

Adrian Lewin

Adrian Lewin is a partner in the firm. Adrian has practiced as a lawyer since graduating from Monash University in 2004, obtaining a Bachelor of Law (with Honours) and a Bachelor of Arts.

Manny Brennan

Manny Brennan joined the Turnbull Lawyers team in 2015. He completed his legal studies at the University of New South Wales, Sydney, where he graduated with Honours and excelled particularly in the areas of Criminal and Human Rights Law.

Maddie Carroll

Maddie completed her Bachelor of Laws with Honours at Monash University. Her studies involved an emphasis on the criminal law, receiving awards and Dean's recognition in criminal procedure, criminal investigation and ethics.

Jarred Hofman

Jarred holds a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from Deakin. He is admitted in the Supreme Court of Victoria and now specialises in criminal defence advocacy.

Matt McLellan

Following completion of an arts degree at Monash University, Matt commenced studying law in 2014. At that time he began working and volunteering in some of the countries busiest community legal centres, as well as working as a clerk in a conveyancing office.

James Mitchell

James joined Emma Turnbull Lawyers in 2018. After completing an undergraduate Arts degree with honours, and a Master of Arts by research, he successfully completed a postgraduate law degree at Monash University.

Natasha Freijah

Natasha completed her Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Psychological Science at La Trobe University in 2018. Natasha utilises her multi-disciplinary education to focus on clients with complex psychological needs.