Starnet Legal

11/04/2025

Victory at the Administrative Reviews Tribunal! 🥳🙌

Our client was refused a Australian Citizenship due to our client not being of ‘good character’ and that our client lied on her visa application about whether or not our client had any passed criminal history, convictions or pleaded guilty in or out of Australia.

We argued that the question was confusing and it is a difficult question for a person with competent English to comprehend and that our client never intended to mislead the department in relation to her previous criminal matter.

We further argued that our client was also of good character given the circumstances around the offending and what our client did to rehabilitate. I further argued that the offending in itself was out of character and should not be the sticking point of who our client actually is.

This was ultimately agreed by the decision maker.

A great ending for our client who had endured a tough life since migrating from Somalia and even whilst in Australia continues to endure a difficult life raising a child on their own.

Fair to say it was a very good way to start the weekend for our client. 👏🏽🥳

25/11/2023

First time in the history of the All Nations Cup two African teams in the final.

Thank you for capturing this amazing achievement by both teams Jordan M. Sport 🙏🏽

03/04/2023

A good way to start the week 😅.

16/02/2023

Principal Solicitor featuring in the African Australian

Farah Jama's life was turned upside down when in 2008 he was falsely accused and convicted of r**e and sentenced to six years in jail. Despite having no witnesses, and an alibi for being no where near the alleged crime, the prosecution relied on contaminated DNA evidence to secure a conviction. Jama, a young Somali-Australian, was left feeling hopeless and lost until his mother decided to search for a new lawyer who could help her son. That's when Kimani Boden, a African-Australian lawyer stepped in.

Boden from Starnet Legal took up the challenge to investigate Jama's case and, to everyone's surprise, found that neither Jama's previous lawyers nor the prosecutors had examined a crucial file on the initial complaint against Jama. Boden's investigation proved Jama's innocence, and after 16 months behind bars, he was finally exonerated. He went on to sue the state of Victoria for the wrongful conviction that had robbed him of his freedom.

Jama's story is a tragic example of the vulnerability of people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds to miscarriages of justice, especially when financial resources are an issue. Prejudice and stereotyping can play a role, and there is no room for laziness in the criminal justice system when someone's future is at stake.

The Jama case has become a beacon of hope for those who have lost faith in the criminal justice system. It highlights the limitations and potential for human error in DNA evidence, which is often viewed as infallible. The case shows that new processes are needed in the way we handle scientific or medical evidence, and that the current trial by jury system is not capable of evaluating certain types of evidence.

Farah Jama's experience is a wake-up call for all of us to demand more transparency, fairness, and equality in the criminal justice system. His life was forever changed by a wrongful conviction, but thanks to the courage and dedication of his lawyer, Kimani Boden, he was able to regain his freedom and his life.

09/02/2023

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09/02/2023

Family Law client satisfied with the outcome of her property settlement. 🥳

09/02/2023

YUSEF MOHAMED - LAW CLERK

“Knowing your rights is your biggest asset”

Yusef has just completed his Bachelor of Laws at Victoria University. Whilst completing his degree, Yusef has been working with Starnet legal for the last 2 years and counting. Yusef has just started his PLT (Practical Legal Training) at the .

Yusef comes from a sports background playing Semi Professional soccer in Victoria and completing his undergrad in sport coaching physical education.

Yusef is interested in working in migration as he is bilingual speaking Arabic.

We can’t wait to monitor Yusef’s progress in the Legal Profession.

09/02/2023

KIMANI BODEN - PRINCIPAL SOLICITOR

“There is a solution to every problem”

An experienced lawyer who you can trust with over 25 years of experience. Mr. Boden founded Starnet Legal in 1999 shortly after his admission to the legal profession in 1996.

His inherent sense of justice and his ability to put himself into the position of his clients has resulted in outstanding results and clients who keep coming back.

Mr Boden is well known within the African and Middle Eastern communities. As a former member of the Australian International Academy, he understands the difficulties faced by the youth. He has a wealth of experience appearing in all courts throughout Australia including instructing in the High Court of Australia.

09/02/2023

WHAT WE DO - Starnet Legal is law firm that is based in Doncaster East and specialises in Civil litigation, Criminal/Traffic Matters, Family/ Divorce, Commercial Litigation, Personnel Injury, Sport Law and Immigration.

We are dedicated to make sure that as many people as possible have access to justice. We focus on helping people from diverse background to understanding the legal processes. We speak your language and are outcome driven. We offer free consultations and in appropriate case, act on a no win no charge basis.

Please contact us and make an appointment with one of our experienced lawyers. 😌

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