Advocate Family Lawyers is a boutique family law firm based in Malvern, Melbourne, specializing in all areas of family law. With a strong focus on personalized service, the firm is led by Principal Lawyer Deanna Elsner, who has over 20 years of experience in family law.
The firm's main practice areas include children's matters, family violence, property settlements, IVF, divorce, mediation, and consent orders. Deanna Elsner is committed to providing expert guidance and support to her clients, ensuring they receive the best possible outcome in their family law matter.
Advocate Family Lawyers is located in Malvern, Melbourne, and services the inner south-eastern suburbs, including Caulfield, Toorak, Glen Iris, and Armadale. The firm's office is situated at 1258A Malvern Road, Malvern VIC 3144.
Deanna Elsner is fluent in French and can assist clients who may not have English as their first language. The firm also takes a mediation-first approach, focusing on dispute resolution and mediation, with court as a last resort.
As a boutique firm, Advocate Family Lawyers provides a personalized and dedicated legal experience, with Deanna Elsner being the primary point of contact for clients throughout their matter.
The firm's unique approach includes
I went to a high flying family law firm who told me what my ex asked for, stating it was a good deal. I did what they said but she then wanted more and they still said it was a great deal. I queried the fact that they never even questioned the figures etc. So totally dissatisfied I decided to try the lady who was on the local talk back radio station and for some reason I liked what she said and it resonated with me. When I meet Deanna for the first time I noticed and loved how humble and relaxed she was. Although the first meeting is free, she didn't rush or seem to care how long it took. I loved every thing she said and was up for the fight. During the course of my dealings with Deanna, I found her so easy and relaxed to deal with yet professional. She helped me with some other issues I had that and was happy to do so. After nearly 12 months of battling with the other side, I ended up getting a result I could only dream of, so much so I really felt like giving the original firm the finger and showing them what a real lawyer can do. When I said my final farewell, I was slightly saddened because it was all over and I wouldn't be dealing with her anymore. That's how she makes you feel. 10 out of 10 for attitude, service, humility and for being a great all round chick. As Molly used to say, do yourself a favour, you will not regret it.