

Sarah Sarinas is a distinguished Solicitor at Sarinas Legal, offering her expertise primarily in personal injuries law. Since joining the firm in 2023, she has brought with her over a decade of dedicated experience, particularly in handling sensitive matters for clients affected by workplace, road, and public liability incidents. Sarah is also adept in providing compassionate support in family law, assisting clients through challenging times of relationship and family breakdowns. Renowned for her meticulous approach, Sarah endeavours to thoroughly understand her clients' narratives and gather comprehensive evidence, striving to secure the most favourable outcomes in a respectful and constructive manner. Her well-regarded reputation in the legal community is built on her ability to navigate complex legal cases, ensuring her clients receive optimal results both legally and personally in injury, family law, and succession planning matters. Before her tenure at Sarinas Legal, Sarah's extensive legal acumen was recognised through her appointment as Special Counsel and National Practice Leader at a national plaintiff injury law firm, where she was honoured on Doyle's List for Plaintiff Workers' Compensation Lawyers. Her career began at Emanate Legal, post-graduation from James Cook University with an Honours degree in Law and Arts, followed by her legal practice certification. Sarah is admitted to practice in the High Court of Australia and the Supreme Court of Queensland. She is an active participant in the legal community through memberships in the Queensland Law Society, Australian Lawyers Alliance, and the Townsville District Law Association. Outside the legal realm, Sarah contributes to her local community as a volunteer and board sub-committee member, focusing on public liability and child protection for non-for-profit organisations.
Consultant
Sarinas Legal ... Business Litigation Property
Jun 2023 - Present • 3 years 5 months

Special Counsel
Shine Lawyers
Dec 2021 - Jun 2023 • 1 year 6 months

Senior Associate
Shine Lawyers
Oct 2015 - Dec 2021 • 6 years 2 months

Senior Solicitor
Shine Lawyers
Aug 2011 - Dec 2021 • 10 years 4 months

Associate
Shine Lawyers Ltd
Aug 2011 - Dec 2021 • 10 years 4 months
Solicitor
Emanate Legal
Jan 2010 - Aug 2011 • 1 year 7 months

Post Graduate Diploma of Practical Legal Training
College of Law
2010 - 2010

LLB / BA (Honours Class I), Law
James Cook University
2005 - 2009
Nominated in the Lawyers Weekly Women in Law Awards
Lawyers Weekly
Erin Brockovich Award for innovation and advocacy in creating, building and leading a unique legal team to assist survivors of childhood abuse
Shine Lawyers
Included on the Doyle's List as a Recommended Workers’ Compensation Plaintiff Qld Lawyer
Doyle's List
Last checked: 7 Jun 2026 • Checked with Queensland Law Society