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Dean Bainbridge is the Principal Solicitor at Bainbridge Legal, bringing extensive expertise across family law, estate planning, family dispute resolution, probate, and mediation. His academic background includes a Master of Laws, a Master of Applied Laws with a focus on family law, and graduate diplomas in Applied Law (Wills and Estates), Legal Practice, and Military Law. Dean also holds a Bachelor of Laws with honours and a Bachelor of Arts in Modern Asian Studies. This broad and detailed legal education, combined with his practical experience, enables him to offer well-informed and tailored advice to clients navigating the complexities of family law and related matters.
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Principal Solicitor
Bainbridge Legal
Dec 2011 - Present • 14 years 11 months
Volunteer (pro bono) Solicitor
Toongabbie Legal Centre
Dec 2010 - Dec 2020 • 10 years
Reserve Legal Officer
Royal Australian Navy
Feb 1996 - Present • 30 years 9 months
Solicitor
Department of Defence of Australia
Feb 1996 - Feb 2012 • 16 years
Graduate Diploma of Applied Law (Wills and Estates)
The College of Law Australia
2014 - 2018
Masters of Applied Law (Family Law)
The College of Law Australia
2011 - 2014
Graduate Diploma of Advanced Military Law
The Australian National University
2007 - 2013
Graduate Diploma of Military Law
University of Melbourne
2003 - 2005
Master of Laws (LLM), Criminal law
Griffith University
2001 - 2004
Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice, Law
Griffith University
2001 - 2002
Bachelor of Laws (Hons) (LLB), Law
Griffith University
1997 - 2001
Bachelor of Arts in Modern Asian Studies
Griffith University
1994 - 1997
Last checked: 15 May 2026 • Checked with The Law Society of NSW
