Eliza Guest

Eliza Guest is a dedicated lawyer within the Wakefield Lawyers’ Family Law and Criminal Law teams. Graduating with a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and Criminology from Monash University in 2024, she went on to complete her Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice at the Australian College of Applied Professions before being admitted to practice later that year. Eliza officially joined the firm in 2024, bringing a strong academic foundation and a passion for advocacy.

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Her primary focus is Family Law, assisting clients with divorce, parenting arrangements, and property matters. Eliza has a genuine desire in helping to achieve good outcomes for her clients, in often stressful times. With a keen interest in expanding her expertise, she is also developing her practice in Criminal Law, aiming to provide well-rounded legal support for clients facing challenging circumstances. Eliza understands the emotional complexities of family disputes and legal proceedings, and is committed to guiding clients with clarity, empathy, and a strong sense of justice.

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Based in the Warragul office full-time, Eliza enjoys working closely with clients and colleagues, ensuring they receive the highest level of support and representation. She values the opportunity to advocate for individuals navigating the justice system and takes pride in making a meaningful impact on their lives.

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Outside of the office, Eliza has a deep appreciation for history, philosophy, and the arts. She is particularly fascinated by historical and avant-garde countercultures, visual culture and art movements, and fashion. This curiosity and analytical mindset translate into her legal work, where she approaches each case with a thoughtful and strategic perspective.

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I am passionate about advocacy, as a lawyer I have the privilege of making a lasting and meaningful impact on the lives of individuals navigating the justice system.