Sonia Collins

Sonia Collins is a distinguished Legal Practitioner Director at Sydney Family Law Specialists Pty Ltd, having established the firm to provide top-tier family law services. An Accredited Family Law Specialist, Sonia brings extensive expertise to protect client rights and secure the best outcomes for families. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Social Policy and Sociology, along with a Bachelor of Laws with Honours, from the University of Sydney in 2003. Her legal journey began as Deputy Associate to a Federal Magistrate at the Federal Magistrates Court of Australia, where she conducted in-depth research on complex family law issues. Admitted to practice in 2004, Sonia has dedicated her career exclusively to family law, serving in various prestigious firms across New South Wales and Western Australia. Her legal acumen is well recognised in courtrooms including the Family Court of Australia and the Family Court of Western Australia. Sonia is adept in all facets of family law, handling complex cases involving corporate, trust, and partnership issues, urgent parenting and property concerns, and international relocation matters. She is also experienced in dealing with child abduction, mental health issues, and domestic violence cases. A passionate mentor and educator, she participates in the Law Society of New South Wales mentoring program and conducts educational seminars for health professionals. Committed to delivering client-focused and adaptable legal services, Sonia assists both privately funded and legally aided clients. Her career history includes notable positions such as Senior Family Lawyer at Slater & Gordon Lawyers and Associate at Barkus Doolan Kelly. A member of the Family Law Section of the Law Council of Australia, Sonia remains engaged with professional bodies to stay at the forefront of family law practice.