Professional Experience

Alex appears in courts across New South Wales and has extensive experience representing clients in a wide range of criminal matters. His practice includes appearing in the Local, District, and Supreme Courts in matters ranging from summary offences to complex indictable proceedings. Alex has particular experience in:

Bail Applications

  • Bail applications in the Local Court, District Court and Supreme Court of New South Wales

  • Urgent bail applications and bail variations

Sentencing and Court Proceedings

  • Sentencing proceedings in the Local Court and District Court

  • Complex defended hearings in the Local Court

  • Case conferences and negotiations with police and prosecutors

Domestic Violence Matters

  • Apprehended Domestic Violence Orders (ADVOs) and Apprehended Personal Violence Orders (APVOs)

  • Defended AVO hearings and related criminal charges

Serious Criminal Offences

  • Drug supply, drug possession and other drug-related offences

  • White-collar and financial crime matters

  • Indictable offences proceeding in the District Court

Mental Health Applications

  • Applications under sections 14 and 19 of the Mental Health and Cognitive Impairment Forensic Provisions Act 2020 (NSW) (formerly section 32 of the Mental Health (Forensic Provisions) Act 1990)

Appeals

  • Severity appeals in the District Court

  • Conviction appeals in the District Court

Principal

Alex has been the Principal of Lamont Law for a decade and has overseen the firm’s growth into one of the larger and most successful law practices in New South Wales. During this time, he has built and led a strong team of solicitors, mentoring and supervising lawyers who have themselves developed into highly capable and respected advocates in the criminal courts.

In recent years, Alex has also worked to expand the firm’s services beyond criminal defence by partnering with experienced senior lawyers in family law, estate law and property law. Through these collaborations, Lamont Law has continued to grow and establish itself as one of the more prominent and trusted law firms in New South Wales.

Alex remains closely involved in the day-to-day running of the firm while continuing to represent clients in court, ensuring that every matter handled by the firm reflects the high standards and careful preparation that Lamont Law is known for.