Sacha Mastras

Sacha joined Merridy Elphick Lawyers in July 2017 and is a NSW Law Society Accredited Specialist in Family Law.

Sacha has practiced exclusively in the area of Family Law since 2009 and with nearly ten years’ experience, is able to provide strong advice and quality representation in a range of matters including complex property and financial settlements, parenting and children’s matters, de facto separation and surrogacy agreements.


Knowing that Family Law matters can be complex, emotional and often highly stressful, Sacha is adept at finding creative and practical solutions to help her clients reach negotiated outcomes through a range of alternative dispute resolution processes, including mediation. However, should it become necessary, Sacha has extensive experience in appearing in the Federal Circuit Court of Australia and the Family Court of Australia in both property and parenting matters.

ADMISSIONS
2010 – High Court of Australia
2009 – Supreme Court of New South Wales

QUALIFICATIONS
2018 – NSW Law Society Accredited Specialist – Family Law
2017 – Master of Laws – Applied Law (Family Law), College of Law
2009 – Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice, Australian National University
2008 – Bachelor of Laws, University of New England
2008 – Bachelor of Arts (Sociology), University of New England

MEMBERSHIPS
Hunter Valley Family Law Practitioners Association
NSW Law Society
Newcastle Law Society
Newcastle Women Lawyers’ Association