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Amy Fels
Linda Richardson
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Kristie Smith
Samantha Baily
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Lucy Thomas
Mary Roseingrave
Chantelle McGarvie
Kylie Truscott
Catherine Leach
Hayley Ellison
Caitlin Ede














The 2026 listing of leading West Australian Parenting & Child Custody Lawyers details individuals who have been specifically highlighted for their expertise, abilities and experience in complex parenting/child custody issues and disputes. These rankings also include individuals with experience acting as an Independent Children’s Lawyer in relation to matters that may include, but are not limited to, family violence, physical, sexual and emotional abuse of children.
Showing all 32 lawyers
Tiers are in rank order. Within a tier, names are alphabetical and are not ranked against one another.
Preeminent
| Lawyer | Firm | Doyle’s ranking record |
|---|---|---|
| Samantha Baily (biography) | Baily Family Law | Doyle’s ranking record: Samantha Baily |
| Amy Fels (biography) | Kerr Fels | Doyle’s ranking record: Amy Fels |
| Nicole Croft | Carr & Co | Doyle’s ranking record: Nicole Croft |
| Lucy Thomas (biography) | Paterson & Dowding | Doyle’s ranking record: Lucy Thomas |
Leading
| Lawyer | Firm | Doyle’s ranking record |
|---|---|---|
| George Athanasiou | Ferrier Athanasiou & Kakulas | Doyle’s ranking record: George Athanasiou |
| Richard Bannerman | Bannerman Solicitors | Doyle’s ranking record: Richard Bannerman |
| Debbie Clinch | Clairs Keeley | Doyle’s ranking record: Debbie Clinch |
| Ella Hickman | Hickman Family Lawyers | Doyle’s ranking record: Ella Hickman |
| Nicola Jansen (biography) | O'Sullivan Davies | Doyle’s ranking record: Nicola Jansen |
| Richard Klimek (biography) | Klimek & Wijay | Doyle’s ranking record: Richard Klimek |
| Linda Richardson (biography) | Richardson Legal | Doyle’s ranking record: Linda Richardson |
| Kristie Smith (biography) | Meillon & Bright | Doyle’s ranking record: Kristie Smith |
| Nicola Watts (biography) | O'Sullivan Davies | Doyle’s ranking record: Nicola Watts |
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