Julie Shedden

Julie Shedden is the Principal Lawyer at Shedden & Associates in Parramatta, offering over 25 years of experience in family law. Her practice focuses on mediation services for parenting and property disputes, conducted through private appointments and as part of the Legal Aid NSW mediation panel. Julie is a Nationally Accredited Mediator and Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner, skilled in guiding families towards constructive and amicable resolutions. In addition to mediation, Julie serves as an Independent Children’s Lawyer on the Legal Aid NSW panel, representing the best interests of children involved in family law cases. She provides private legal advice and representation to parents, spouses, and sometimes grandparents, regularly appearing before the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia. While maintaining her connection with Legal Aid NSW, Julie now prioritises private family law work and mediation, delivering personalised support tailored to each client’s unique situation. She is based in Parramatta but is willing to travel within the Sydney Metropolitan area by mutual agreement for face-to-face mediations.