Chris Karamanolis founded First Legal & Migration Services Pty Ltd and became a registered migration agent in 2012. His work covers visa and residency matters, citizenship applications, family and refugee cases, and Administrative Appeals Tribunal reviews.

Karamanolis began his legal career in South Africa in 1994, establishing a law firm and practising for 15 years in civil, family, and criminal law. He also operated a real estate company before moving to Australia in 2007.

He completed the Australian legal requirements at Deakin University and was admitted as an Australian legal practitioner in Victoria in 2010. He has also worked in municipal debt recovery and speaks English, Greek, and Afrikaans.