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Kirstie Barfoot has been practising exclusively in family law since 2016 and holds accreditation as a Family Law practitioner. She is dedicated to guiding her clients through challenging times with clarity and professionalism, ensuring they understand their options and the best pathways to resolve their disputes. Kirstie’s experience spans a broad spectrum of family law issues, including divorce and separation, parenting arrangements, property settlements, binding financial agreements, and adoptions. She combines her legal expertise with a considerate approach, recognising the sensitivity of each client’s circumstances. Completing a double degree in Laws and Communications in 2016, Kirstie further enhanced her qualifications with a Masters of Applied Family Law in 2022. She has also undertaken specialised training in Collaborative Law and as an Independent Children’s Lawyer. Before joining Raftons, Kirstie gained valuable experience at medium-sized family law firms in Parramatta and the Northern Beaches, focusing on complex property and high net worth cases.
Senior Solicitor
Rafton Family Lawyers
Jun 2024 - Present • 2 years 5 months
Senior Associate
De Saxe O'Neill Family Lawyers
Jul 2022 - Jun 2024 • 1 year 11 months
Senior Associate
Coleman Greig Lawyers
Jun 2022 - Jul 2022 • 1 month
Associate
Coleman Greig Lawyers
Jun 2020 - Jun 2022 • 2 years
Lawyer
Coleman Greig Lawyers
Jun 2017 - Jun 2020 • 3 years
Graduate Lawyer
Coleman Greig Lawyers
Oct 2016 - Jun 2017 • 8 months
Legal Cadet
Coleman Greig Lawyers
May 2012 - Dec 2016 • 4 years 7 months
Master of Laws (Applied Law) majoring in Family Law
The College of Law Australia
2022
International Exchange, Law and Communications Journalism
University of Hertfordshire
2013 - 2015
Bachelor of Laws (LLB) Bachelor of Arts (BA) Communications (Journalism)
Western Sydney University
2011 - 2016
Last checked: 15 May 2026 • Checked with The Law Society of NSW
