Samantha Little

Samantha Little is a distinguished partner at Keenes Little Lawyers, bringing extensive experience in family law, particularly in handling complex parenting matters. She regularly presents cases before the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia, adeptly managing property and urgent child recovery proceedings. Her expertise extends to cases involving family violence, sexual assault, and other serious risk allegations. Clients benefit from Samantha's unique background in mental health advocacy, drawing on her degree in psychological science and her prior role at the Mental Health Legal Service in Melbourne. Her advocacy is further enriched by her early experience with the North Australian Aboriginal Justice Agency and the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre, which honed her skills in representing clients from diverse cultures and backgrounds. Additionally, Samantha appears in criminal matters across the Local and District Courts in New South Wales, as well as the Magistrates and County Courts in Victoria. She has successfully secured acquittals, achieved favourable outcomes in severity appeals, and negotiated dismissals under Section 10A and Conditional Release Orders without conviction. Samantha’s career trajectory includes a tenure as a solicitor at KPW Lawyers, servicing areas such as Sydney, Canberra, and Wodonga, where she dealt with family law, criminal law, and commercial matters. Her legal journey commenced as a paralegal and law clerk at various notable services, including the West Heidelberg Community Legal Service and the Mental Health Legal Centre, refining her legal acumen and commitment to advocacy. Samantha holds a Bachelor’s degree in Law and Psychology from La Trobe University, where she was recognised as a Vice Chancellor Scholar. She completed her Diploma of Practical Legal Training at the Leo Cussen Centre for Law, equipping her with the practical skills essential for her distinguished legal practice.