Omar Juweinat
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| 🎓 Alma mater | LL.B, University of Technology Sydney |
| 💼 Occupation | Attorney |
Omar Juweinat (born September 2, 1942) is an Australian lawyer. He served as the defense lawyer of Milton Orkopoulos[1], a former politician and convicted sex offender as well as cult leader William "The Pebble" Kamm[2] and Hells Angels Australia chapter boss Suvat Sarmisaklioglu.[3]
Former Australian barrister and present columnist for The Sydney Morning Herald, Charles Waterstreet has referred to him as "Juryrat".[4]
He is associated with the New South Wales based criminal law firm Aquilla Lawyers.[5] Juweinat is a member of the Law Society of New South Wales, the Australian Lawyers Alliance and the Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, New South Wales.
Early Career[edit]
In his early career, Juweinat worked under the instruction of Peter Hamill, who is presently a supreme court judge in New South Wales.[6]
He also was employed as a lawyer for the Aboriginal Legal Service (NSW/ACT), based in Dubbo, New South Wales.
Notable Clients[edit]
Juweinat presented individuals who have been at the center of the Australian media, because of the serious nature of their crimes committed. Some of his clients include:
- Milton Orkopoulos [7]
- William "The Pebble" Kam [8]
- Suvat Sarmisaklioglu, boss of Hell Angels Australia chapter.[9]
- Robert Hilton Fraley, who murdered his ex-wife in 2016.[10]
- Nathanael Hayes and Aaron Hayes, brothers accused of the Blue Mountains Pub shooting.[11]
- Mohammed Skaf, gang rapist known for the Sydney Gang Rapes.[12]
- Evie Amati, a transgender who started "de-transitioning" in prison and was responsible for an axe attack in a convenience store in Western Sydney.[13]
- Buffy Nguyen also referred to as Benjamin Phi Kinoial, accused of being accessory to the murder of Robert Tran.[14]
- Francois Schwartz, known for killing personal trainer and bodybuilder Bradley Sooper who entered his home.[15]
References[edit]
- ↑ Carmody, James. "Convicted paedophile Milton Orkopolous facing new child sexual abuse and drug charges". ABC News.
- ↑ Duffin, Perry (6 December 2020). "Paedo cult leader 'hopeful' of return to NSW 'holy land'". The Queensland Times. News Corp Australia. Retrieved 12 April 2021.
- ↑ Rawsthorne, Sally. "'Civil liberties are quickly eroding': after 18 months in prison awaiting trial, it didn't happen". The Age (12 June 2019). Nine Entertainment Co. Retrieved 12 April 2021.
- ↑ Waterstreet, Charles (30 April 2016). "When minds turn to courtroom legends". The Sydney Morning Herald. Nine Entertainment Co. Retrieved 12 April 2021.
- ↑ "Omar Juweinat, Aquila Lawyers – Leading Criminal Lawyer – New South Wales, 2020". Doyle's Guide. Retrieved 12 April 2021.
- ↑ "The Hon Justice Peter Hamill" (PDF). Australia Bar Association News. Retrieved 12 April 2021.
- ↑ Scheikowski, Margaret (18 February 2021). "Orkopoulos wants his parole reinstated". The Newcastle Herald. Australian Community Media. Retrieved 12 April 2021.
- ↑ "NSW sex cult leader 'Little Pebble' to sell 'holy grounds'". The Sydney Morning Herald. Nine Entertainment Co. 21 May 2018. Retrieved 12 April 2021.
- ↑ Rawsthorne, Sally. "'Civil liberties are quickly eroding': after 18 months in prison awaiting trial, it didn't happen". The Age (12 June 2019). Nine Entertainment Co. Retrieved 12 April 2021.
- ↑ Comack, Lucy (16 February 2020). "'Ferocious:' Man who attacked ex-wife with hammer and knife will appeal 17-year sentence". The Age. Nine Entertainment Co. Retrieved 12 April 2021.
- ↑ Thompson, Angus (9 January 2020). "It's a good movie': Accused shooters claim they were watching Titanic". The Sydney Morning Herald. Nine Entertainment Co. Retrieved 12 April 2021.
- ↑ Rawsthorne, Sally (9 August 2019). "NSW parole board responds to rapist Skaf's application for freedom". The Age. Nine Entertainment Co. Retrieved 12 April 2021.
- ↑ Cormack, Lucy (4 August 2019). "Trans woman 'de-transitioning' in jail, as court reviews sentence over axe attack". WAtoday. Nine Entertainment Co. Retrieved 12 April 2021.
- ↑ Cormack, Lucy. "University student faces court after accessory to murder charge dropped". WAtoday. Nine Entertainment Co. Retrieved 12 April 2021.
- ↑ "Sydney dad involved in home invasion death had 'no sympathy' for thieves". The Age. Nine Entertainment Co. 19 February 2019. Retrieved 12 April 2021.
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