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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.
Registrar
Family Court of Australia
Dec 2013 - Dec 2014 • 1 year
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Principal
Shedden & Associates
Oct 2011 - Present • 15 years 1 month
Senior Lawyer
Meyer Partners Family Lawyers
Jan 2011 - Aug 2011 • 7 months
Senior Lawyer
Harris Freidman Lawyers
Apr 2010 - Nov 2010 • 7 months
Senior Family Lawyer
Lamrocks
Sep 2008 - May 2010 • 1 year 8 months
Senior Family Lawyer
Champion Legal
Mar 2006 - Oct 2008 • 2 years 7 months
Lawyer
Watson Stafford
Feb 1995 - May 1998 • 3 years 3 months
Bar Attendant
Guildford Leagues Club
Dec 1993 - Dec 1995 • 2 years
Higher School Certificate
Cerdon College Merrylands NSW
1982 - 1988
Last checked: 14 May 2026 • Checked with The Law Society of NSW
