About Us

Let’s face it, laws, legal documents and “legal jargon” can seem complicated and confusing; and often when you seek legal help, you may already be feeling nervous, anxious, maybe even angry, frustrated and distressed. The last thing you need is a stressful meeting with an intimidating lawyer.

We take the opposite approach.

We love what we do, and our team is committed to being empathetic, helpful and effective. Our focus is on empowering you to make informed choices so that you really can lead the life you deserve to lead.

We do our best to ensure we don’t complicate things with long winded confusing legal speak, and work with you to achieve the best result, and without a long or nasty legal battle.

Joliman Lawyers has been helping the northern Victorian community for over 60 years, and has established deep and lasting connections with local residents and businesses through generations.

about joliman lawyers

Why we do what we do

What we strive

  • To provide our community with legal advice and services that achieve the best possible outcome.

What we believe

  • Everyone has a right to be heard.
  • You should like and trust your lawyer.
  • Obtaining legal help should not be stressful or confusing.

What we promise

  • We promise to really listen to you.
  • We promise to act in your best interests.
  • We promise to provide advice and options in a way that makes sense to you.
  • We promise to give you straight answers, even when the answers may not be what you want to hear.
  • We promise to have your back - seriously.

How we can help

Family Law

We provide an empathetic and future focused approach to help you navigate the challenges associated with relationship breakdowns.

Criminal Law

Provide advice and representation for criminal law matters, including everything from parking offences to more serious criminal charges.

Wills and Estates

Providing sound advice and legal documentation to ensure your wishes are carried out when the time comes.

Property Services

Providing hassle free conveyancing and property transfer services including rural water transfers that gives you the peace of mind knowing we are in your corner.

Meet our team

Our team is made up of well-trained professionals with a range of qualifications, skills and experience to ensure you receive the right advice. The other important qualities that we look for when we hire people to join our team are an empathetic and supportive nature, so that our clients feel comfortable and in safe hands.

Justine Bowman
Justine Bowman
Director
Family, Wills and Probate
Anthea Toma
Anthea Toma
Senior Associate
Family, Criminal, Wills & Estates
Sophie Fisiak
Sophie Fisiak
Solicitor, Family, Wills & Estates, Litigation, Probate
Sharee Macfarlane
Sharee Macfarlane
Solicitor, Power of Attorney, Commercial Leases, LIV Accredited Specialist - Wills & Estates
Trevor Jolly
Trevor Jolly
Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner, Mediator, General Manager, Parenting Co-ordinator
Charli Walsh
Charli Walsh
Office Manager, Senior Law Clerk
Jill Gunn
Jill Gunn
PA to Anthea Toma
Louise Hatcher
Louise Hatcher
PA to Justine Bowman
Maree Coffey
Maree Coffey
Office Admin
Hayley Selleck
Hayley Whitfield
PA to Sharee Macfarlane
<b>Lachlan Burns</b><br>PA to Justine Bowman
Lachlan Burns
PA to Justine Bowman
Christina Trinci
Christina Trinci
Receptionist
Belinda O'Halloran
Belinda O'Halloran
Conveyancer
Missy Moo
Missy Moo
Top Dog and Chief of Staff
Molly
Molly
Apprentice Top Dog
and human trainer

If you’d like a confidential chat about an issue or legal matter, get in touch. The first 30-minute appointment is complimentary for all new clients.

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