Business Details
36 Years
experience
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Melbourne
O'Sullivan and Ruffilli Barristers, Solicitors and Notaries Public has operated in Melbourne's inner city since the early 1990s, delivering comprehensive legal services across multiple practice areas. Our firm combines over three decades of legal expertise with a commitment to personalized client care, serving diverse communities through English, Italian, and French language capabilities. Specializing in Criminal Law, Immigration, Family Law, Property Conveyancing, Wills and Probate, Commercial Law, and Litigation, we maintain a strong reputation for professional excellence. Our team includes Jasmine Ruffilli, a registered migration agent with foundational involvement in Victoria's immigration advisory sector, and John O'Sullivan, a criminal law specialist with extensive courtroom experience.Recognized by the Quality Business Award 2024 for excellence in immigration law, we maintain global affiliations while prioritizing local accessibility through offices in Fitzroy and Rosebud. Our multicultural approach enables tailored legal solutions for clients from all backgrounds, supported by Notary Public services for international document certification. Through decades of practice evolution, we continue emphasizing proactive representation and strategic legal counsel.
Services
Criminal Law
Immigration Services
Family Law
Property Conveyancing
Wills and Probate
Commercial Law
Litigation
Notary Services
Details
- Year established: 1990
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of combined legal experience across multiple jurisdictions
- Our team includes a registered migration agent with government advisory background
- We provide multilingual legal services in English, Italian and French
- Our criminal law specialist has handled complex cases including murder trials
- We maintain global affiliations while focusing on local community needs
Services
Criminal Law
John O'Sullivan provides comprehensive criminal law representation with 30+ years of courtroom experience. Specializing in serious offences including murder, armed robbery, and drug trafficking, our service covers case preparation, detention visits, and trial representation. Clients benefit from strategic legal counsel developed through decades of practice in Melbourne's criminal justice system.
Immigration Services
Jasmine Ruffilli offers expert immigration law services covering all visa categories including permanent residence, family reunification, and business sponsorship. Our practice includes tribunal appearances, federal court appeals, and ministerial interventions. With government advisory experience since 1990, we provide strategic solutions for complex immigration cases across Australia and internationally.
Family Law
We handle all aspects of family law including property settlements, child custody, and de facto relationship matters. Our approach combines legal expertise with empathetic representation, supported by Relationships Australia partnerships. The firm's appointment to Victoria Legal Aid's Family Law Panel demonstrates our commitment to accessible family law services.
Property Conveyancing
With 20+ years of property law experience, we provide residential and commercial conveyancing services through PEXA integration. Our practice covers property transactions, business sales, and leasing arrangements. We conduct thorough document inspections to prevent complications, ensuring smooth property transfers for Melbourne-based clients.
Wills and Probate
We offer empathetic will creation and probate services with two decades of experience managing deceased estates. Our approach ensures legally sound will preparation while addressing emotional complexities. We handle complex probate matters professionally, providing support through estate administration and inheritance disputes.
People
Jasmine Ruffilli
Solicitor and Notary Public
Admitted to practice in Victoria and High Court of Australia, Jasmine specializes in immigration, family, and property law. She is a registered migration agent with foundational involvement in Victoria's immigration advisory sector since 1990.
John O'Sullivan
Barrister and Criminal Law Specialist
Admitted in Victoria (1989) and High Court of Australia (1992), John specializes in criminal defence and commercial law. With experience in murder trials and complex litigation, he established the firm in 1990 after working at leading Melbourne criminal law firms.
Questions
What areas of law do you specialize in?
We specialize in criminal law, immigration, family law, property conveyancing, wills and probate, commercial law, and litigation services.
Do you offer multilingual legal services?
Yes, we provide legal services in English, Italian, and French to accommodate our diverse client base.
How experienced is your legal team?
Our lawyers have over 30 years of combined experience, including courtroom experience in serious criminal cases and immigration law advisory roles.
Do you handle international legal matters?
Yes, we offer Notary Public services for international document certification and maintain global affiliations in Italy, France, and India.
What locations do you serve?
We operate from Fitzroy and Rosebud offices in Victoria, Australia, with international client services through our global network.
