About Anuja
Anuja Baker is a dedicated and conscientious lawyer with over two decades of experience in family law, conveyancing, and wills and estates, based in Bentleigh East. Born in Fiji, Anuja moved to Australia as an international student in 1992 on a scholarship, completing her Bachelor of Laws at the Queensland University of Technology in 1996 followed by a Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice from the Australian National University in 1997.
Throughout her career, Anuja has held various legal roles across government, private practice, and in-house positions. Her career began as a Prosecutor with the Director of Public Prosecutions in Fiji, progressing to advisory roles in insurance litigation with Catholic Church Insurances Limited and family law expertise at Belleli King & Associates. She also provided legal advisory work within the Attorney General's Office in Canberra, with appearances before the ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal.
In 2009, Anuja established her own practice as a sole practitioner, driven to offer clients a unique experience of quality and professional legal services. Anuja's approach is rooted in providing strategic solutions that prioritise the best outcomes for her clients and their families. Her personable manner and commitment to clear communication bolster her ability to connect with clients, offering reassurance and guidance throughout the legal process.
Anuja's expertise extends to parenting disputes, property disputes, family violence orders, and more within family law. She is adept at estate planning, ensuring her clients' wishes are respected and their loved ones are provided for. Her knowledge in conveyancing helps clients navigate the buying and selling process seamlessly. Anuja is a member of both the Law Institute of Victoria and the Law Council of Australia's Family Law Section, underscoring her dedication to the legal profession.
Her passion for litigation and delivering cost-effective solutions embodies her practice's ethos, as she continues to provide high-quality advice tailored to her clients' unique needs, ensuring they feel supported and informed every step of the way.
