Sheriden Nelson

Principal Solicitor Nelson Lawyers

Merewether, NSW

About Sheriden

Sheriden Nelson is the Principal Solicitor at Nelson Lawyers, a dedicated local firm she founded to provide focused and compassionate guidance through complex legal matters, particularly during separation. With an understanding of the emotional and legal challenges families face, Sheriden leads her team with empathy and a commitment to ethical practice. Admitted as a solicitor of the New South Wales Supreme Court in February 2014 and later registered with the High Court of Australia, Sheriden has extensive courtroom experience in the Federal Circuit Court, Family Court, and Local Court. Her career began at Fielden and Associates, where she gained valuable experience, first as a Paralegal and later as a Solicitor. She then honed her skills as a Private Practice Solicitor for nearly four years before establishing Nelson Lawyers. Sheriden also shares her expertise as a part-time Legal Practitioner at the University of Newcastle. Her academic credentials include a Bachelor of Laws and a Diploma of Legal Practice, complemented by a Bachelor of Social Science, all from the University of Newcastle. Sheriden's approachability and clarity of advice make her an invaluable ally during legal proceedings.

Practice areas

Family Law

Resume

Experience

Legal Practitioner

University of Newcastle

Dec 2022 - Present • 3 years 10 months

Prinicpal Solicitor

Nelson Lawyers Newcastle NSW

Sep 2019 - Present • 7 years 1 month

Solicitor

Private Practice Solicitor

Jun 2015 - Apr 2019 • 3 years 10 months

Solicitor

Fielden and Associates

Feb 2014 - May 2015 • 1 year 3 months

Paralegal

Fielden and Associates

Aug 2010 - Feb 2014 • 3 years 6 months

Education

Bachelor's Degree, Law

University of Newcastle

2012 - 2013

Bachelor's Degree, Social Science

University of Newcastle

2009

Contact information

Merewether, NSW

Merewether, NSWWebsite

Practice certificate

Name: Sheriden Nelson
Date of admission: 2014
Certification type: Principal of a law practice
Class: Law Practice
Region: NSW

Last checked: 27 Apr 2026 • Checked with Law Society of NSW

Practice areas

Family Law

Divorce and Separation