About Us
Unique experience. Dedicated to children.
Our Director Kerri Patterson brings extensive knowledge and years of hands-on experience in family and child protection law, with a strong focus on matters involving children. She’s a calm, strategic advocate, confident in court, thoughtful in negotiation, and focused on finding the best path forward for each family. Kerri’s clients value her clear advice, steady support, and ability to cut through complexity with kindness and clarity. Whether in mediation or in the courtroom, she brings tenacity and compassion.
Kerri practices in Queensland and has appeared in courts across Queensland. She understands the unique pressures families face when the Department of Child Safety becomes involved.
Qualifications and Associations
Bachelor of Laws – James Cook University
Bachelor of Psychology – James Cook University
Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice – College of Law
Practice Management Course – Queensland Law Society
Legal Practitioner - Supreme Court of Queensland
Legal Practitioner - High Court of Australia
Committee Member - Townsville District Law Association
Committee Member - North Queensland Law Association
Committee Member - Queensland Law Society - Children’s Law Committee
Member Business in Heels
Member Women Lawyers Association
Reach out today for calm, clear legal advice.
If you’re involved in a Children’s Court matter or worried about a child’s safety, we’re here to help.