Sonia Zielinski brings a wealth of diverse experience to her legal practice, drawing from her background in administrative and managerial roles at the Women’s and Children’s Hospital, where she served as Elective Surgery Manager. This multifaceted experience complements her legal acumen, providing a broad perspective in her legal practice. Sonia earned her Bachelor of Laws in 2007, followed by a Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice in 2008. She has been admitted to the Supreme Court of South Australia and the High Court of Australia since October 2008. Sonia’s practice encompasses Family Law and Estate Law, areas in which she has consistently demonstrated her competence and dedication. Before establishing Zielinski Legal, Sonia honed her expertise in a general practice setting, representing clients in personal injury cases alongside her principal focus areas. She has a proven track record of advocacy across multiple jurisdictions, including the Magistrates Court of South Australia, the District Court of South Australia, the Supreme Court of South Australia, and the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia. In Estate Law, Sonia is adept in the preparation of Wills, Powers of Attorney, Advance Care Directives, and the administration of Grants of Probate and Letters of Administration. Her proficiency extends to representing beneficiaries and executors in estate litigation, ensuring that client interests are effectively safeguarded. Her Family Law practice is comprehensive, handling everything from Consent Orders to complex litigation in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia. Sonia's approach is characterised by her commitment to delivering high-quality legal advice that is both accessible and affordable. As a member of the Law Society of South Australia, Sonia is dedicated to upholding the highest standards of the legal profession, consistently prioritising client needs and outcomes.
Principal
Zielinski Legal
Jun 2016 - Present • 10 years 5 months
Associate
Tolis & Co Lawyers
Oct 2013 - May 2016 • 2 years 7 months
Solicitor
Tolis & Co Lawyers
Sep 2008 - Oct 2013 • 5 years 1 month
Elective Surgery Manager
Women's and Children's Hospital
Dec 2005 - Dec 2006 • 1 year
Administration
Women's and Children's Hospital
Nov 2000 - Jan 2006 • 5 years 2 months
Bachelor of Laws (LLB), Law
University of New England (AU)
2006
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), International Relations and Affairs / Legal Studies
Flinders University
1993 - 1996
Kildare College
1987 - 1991
Last checked: 8 Apr 2025 • Checked with The Law Society of South Australia
