Sara was admitted to the Bar in Wellington in 2013. Prior to joining the firm she practised as a family solicitor in Waihi for several years, followed by a short stint in the litigation team at Queenstown Lakes District Council before relocating to Hawkes Bay.

Sara is a member of the Litigation Team at Carlile Dowling, specialising in Family Law, and is a Lead Legal Aid Provider.

Specialist practice areas:

• Lawyer for the Child
• Voice of Child (Family Dispute Resolution)
• Parenting and Contact
• Domestic Protection
• Child, Youth & Family
• Relationship Property

Sara is also President of the Hawkes Bay Family Courts’ Association.

Secretary: Michelle Edge & Verona Kerekes (Roni)