Nicholas Merlin Esq.

With 15 years of experience in United States law and public administration, followed by 5 years practising Australian migration law, Nick brings a depth of cross-jurisdictional legal expertise to his work as an Australian migration lawyer.

Nick holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Florida State University (2000), a Juris Doctorate from St. Thomas University School of Law (2004), and a Master of Public Administration from Florida State University (2007). He has been a member of the Florida Bar since 2006 and the District of Columbia Court of Appeals Bar since 2007, establishing a distinguished international legal career before relocating to Melbourne in 2021.

After completing his Australian legal studies at La Trobe University and The College of Law, he was admitted as an Australian lawyer by the Supreme Court of Victoria in 2022. He subsequently obtained Legal Practitioner Number 5513285, through which he practises in migration law. He is a member of the Law Institute of Victoria.

Nick offers expert guidance on a wide range of migration matters. Having personally navigated the migration process himself, he brings both professional expertise and genuine understanding of what clients experience throughout the process.

Nick serves clients nationally, including in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, and Adelaide, providing comprehensive support.  

He has represented clients in proceedings before the Administrative Review Tribunal (ART), bringing tribunal advocacy experience to complex and contested migration matters.

Outside his professional life, Nick enjoys reading, travel, and exploring Melbourne's coffee culture.