Joel Smith

Junior Legal Assistant Joel has a degree in Criminology and Criminal Justice from Swinburne University, providing him with a solid academic background for his work with our Victims of Crime team. Prior to starting at Johnstone and Reimer Lawyers, Joel worked for many...

Changes to the Law for Drivers using Medicinal Cannabis

The Victorian state government has passed amendments to the Road Safety Act 1986 (Vic) granting magistrates discretion in determining penalties for drivers who test positive roadside for tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the psychoactive component of Cannabis, provided they...

Jessica Cunnington

Legal Secretary Prior to joining Johnstone and Reimer Lawyers, Jessica spent time working both in hospitality and at a veterinary hospital, providing her with strong client skills. She holds a bacholor degree majoring in Sociology, and has completed a Certificate III...

Mustafa Sidaoui

Lawyer Mustafa gaduated from Deakin University with a Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Criminology (with Distinction), and completed his Practical Legal Training at Leo Cussen, prior to his admission to the Supreme Court as an Australian Legal Practitioner. Before...

Payments under Family Law – Intro to Spousal and Child Maintenance

There are various types of payments that can be made within Family Law matters. Some of the most common types of payments are Spousal/De Facto Maintenance and Child/Adult Child Maintenance. This article looks at the significance of these types of payments and the...