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Emera Family Law
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Mairead Melia

Mairead Melia

Senior Lawyer Emera Family Law

Melbourne, VIC
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About Mairead

Mairead Melia, Senior Lawyer Mairead Melia brings extensive expertise in family law, having dedicated her legal career to this field since her admission to practice in 2011. Before her role at Emera Family Law, Mairead honed her skills over eight years at a large multi-national law firm. Her experience spans an array of family law aspects, including divorce, parenting matters, property and financial settlements, de facto matters, spousal maintenance, financial agreements, and child support agreements. Mairead is committed to offering her clients clear, concise advice, ensuring legal concepts are accessible and services are tailored to individual needs. She values engagement with clients from various backgrounds, striving for outcomes that are sensible, practical, and realistic. Originally from regional Victoria, Mairead now resides in the western suburbs of Melbourne, operating out of both the Melbourne and Sunshine offices. Her dedication to the legal community is evidenced by her position on the Executive Committee of the Western Suburbs Law Association. Outside the office, Mairead enjoys exploring local cafes for brunch and embarking on road trips to the coast or countryside with her family.

Practice areas

Family Law

Resume

Experience

Senior Lawyer

Senior Lawyer

Emera Family Law

Apr 2019 - Present • 7 years 6 months

Associate

Associate

Slater and Gordon Lawyers

Feb 2017 - Jul 2018 • 1 year 5 months

Lawyer

Lawyer

Slater and Gordon Lawyers

Dec 2013 - Feb 2017 • 3 years 2 months

Client Services Consultant, Legal Assistant, Law Clerk

Client Services Consultant, Legal Assistant, Law Clerk

Slater and Gordon Lawyers

Jan 2010 - Dec 2013 • 3 years 11 months

Education

Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice

Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice

Leo Cussen Centre for Law

2009 - 2010

Bachelor of Laws (LLB), Law

Bachelor of Laws (LLB), Law

La Trobe University

2004 - 2008

Bachelor of Business (Human Resource Management)

Bachelor of Business (Human Resource Management)

La Trobe University

2004

Contact information

Melbourne, VIC

Level 11, 456 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne, VICWebsite

Practice certificate

Name
Mairead Melia
Certification type
Employee without Trust

Last checked: 15 May 2026 • Checked with Victorian Legal Services

Practice areas

Family Law
  • Adoption
  • Children's Law
  • Divorce and Separation
  • Enforcement Orders
  • Financial Agreements
  • General Advice
  • Mediation
  • Parenting and Child Support
  • Property and Financial Settlement
  • Provision Claims
  • Relocation Orders