Moricia Vrymoet

Moricia Vrymoet is the Principal Lawyer, Director, and Founder of Chase Murphy Lawyers, a premier law firm specialising in criminal defence, youth law, child protection, intervention orders, and crime commission inquiries. With an extensive career, Moricia has cemented her reputation as a highly skilled courtroom advocate, representing clients in some of the most complex and high-stakes criminal matters.

As a member of the Law Institute of Victoria and a certified member of the Kinaway Chamber of Commerce, Moricia is a recognised leader in criminal defence and advocacy. She is also a trusted member and preferred supplier for the Victoria Legal Aid Panels in the areas of summary crime, youth crime, child protection, and family violence. Her commitment to justice and legal excellence ensures that Chase Murphy Lawyers delivers strategic, client-focused representation in all aspects of criminal litigation.

Moricia’s passion for criminal defence extends beyond legal strategy—she is an advocate for ensuring her clients’ rights are protected at every stage of the legal process. She has extensive courtroom experience, including defending clients against serious indictable charges such as homicide, aggravated assault, and drug-related offences. She has successfully conducted contested bail applications in complex and high-risk matters, represented clients in jury trials, contested committals, and appeals, and has cross-examined police officers, forensic experts, and key witnesses in intricate legal disputes.

Industry recognition and leadership

Law Institute of Victoria (LIV) Member

Kinaway Chamber of Commerce Certified Member

Victoria Legal Aid Panel Lawyer (Summary Crime, Youth Crime, Child Protection, Family Violence)

Recognised Trial Advocate & Criminal Defence Expert

courtroom experience and legal expertise

Principal Litigation Lawyer, Australian Federal Police (AFP) – Moricia worked as part of the Criminal Assets Confiscation Taskforce, an AFP-led initiative that integrates expertise across investigations, litigation, intelligence, forensic accounting, and financial crime analysis. Moricia was responsible for conducting civil litigation, targeting assets linked to organised crime, money laundering, and financial fraud.

Moricia regularly instructed counsel in high-stakes litigation and worked closely with investigators leading up to the court date. She also appeared in Supreme Courts and Country Courts across multiple jurisdictions, advocating for the confiscation of criminal assets. Moricia worked with investigators in proceeds of crime litigation both nationally and internationally, appearing in courts to provide strategic litigation support in high-level criminal matters.

Director of Legal Services, Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service (VALS) – In this pivotal leadership role, Moricia directly oversaw high-profile indictable crime cases, including murder, sexual offences, aggravated burglaries, and serious violent crime. She managed four practice teams: Criminal Law, Family and Youth Law (including family law, youth crime, child protection, and intervention orders), and Civil Law. Her leadership in the courtroom was extensive, involving daily appearances in contested bail applications, trials, sentencing hearings, and complex litigation.

Beyond management responsibilities, Moricia was a leading advocate for clients facing serious charges, ensuring rigorous defence strategies were implemented in criminal proceedings. She also spearheaded the establishment of the Police and Prison Accountability Practice, focusing on excessive use of force cases, wrongful imprisonment, and systemic misconduct claims.

Senior Lawyer & Prosecutor, Victoria Police – Moricia has prosecuted a substantial number of cases, with significant experience in trial advocacy, contested hearings, summary and indictable offences, and forensic evidence challenges. Her in-depth knowledge of criminal procedure, cross-examination techniques, and trial strategy makes her a formidable presence in the courtroom. Her work in the Specialist Children’s Court Prosecutions Unit and Family Violence Prosecutions Unit saw her manage complex youth crime matters, family violence cases, and intervention order disputes.

Duty Lawyer, Victoria Legal Aid – Moricia’s early career involved daily courtroom appearances advocating for clients in criminal matters, youth justice cases, and intervention orders. She honed her litigation skills by navigating complex legal issues under high-pressure environments, ensuring her clients received the strongest possible defence.