Cassandra Santos

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Cassandra Santos

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Professional Expertise

Cassandra is a dedicated Solicitor with over eight years of legal experience, committed to helping clients navigate some of life's most significant and challenging moments. Since her admission in 2018, she has developed extensive expertise in Family Law, while also advising clients in Criminal Law, Employment Law and Property-related matters.

Her practice is focused on Family Law, where she advises and represents clients in parenting disputes, property settlements, financial agreements, divorce and separation, child support, enforcement proceedings and other complex family law matters. Recognising that family disputes often involve overlapping legal issues, Cassandra also assists clients where matters intersect with Apprehended Violence Orders (AVOs), criminal proceedings, workplace issues and property transactions, providing strategic and practical advice that addresses the broader picture.

Cassandra regularly appears before the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia, the Fair Work Commission, the Local Court of New South Wales and the District Court of New South Wales. She is known for delivering clear, commercially minded and outcome-focused advice, while remaining compassionate to the personal circumstances of every client.

Having grown up in a culturally and linguistically diverse community, Cassandra is passionate about supporting clients from diverse backgrounds. Fluent in Filipino, she understands the importance of effective communication and culturally responsive legal services. She is committed to making the legal process as straightforward and accessible as possible by providing practical advice tailored to each client's unique circumstances.

Known for her approachable and empathetic manner, Cassandra appreciates that many clients seek legal advice during periods of significant personal stress. She takes pride in building trusted relationships through honesty, responsiveness and genuine care, ensuring clients feel informed, supported and confident throughout every stage of their matter.

Education and Admissions

Cassandra graduated from the University of Newcastle with a Juris Doctor and a Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice in 2017.

She is admitted as a Solicitor of the Supreme Court of New South Wales and in the High Court of Australia.

Personal Interests

Cassandra enjoys giving back to the Filipino community and is actively involved in various Filipino associations across Sydney and Newcastle.

Fluent in Filipino, she values connecting with people from diverse backgrounds and believes that clear communication, cultural understanding and genuine relationships are at the heart of effective legal practice.

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