A specialist criminal and family law firm servicing Brisbane's northern suburbs.
The Preston & Associates team provide expert advice for family law, criminal law and domestic violence matters.
We share a passion for assisting clients in working through difficult times and are exceptional at ensuring clients feel informed about the progress of their matter and are treated with dignity and respect at all times.
Where possible, we explore innovative and out-of-court options to support our clients in resolving their legal matters promptly and cost-effectively.
With that in mind, we work closely with our clients to provide a personal approach tailored to each individual case.
An empathetic approach to legal services.
Meet our Legal Practitioner Director, Peta Preston.
Peta's unique approach to family and criminal law stems from her passion advocating for those navigating the justice system.
With a wealth of knowledge and experience in legal practice, Peta is dedicated to supporting clients while resolving their sensitive legal matters.
Peta promotes cooperative and alternative dispute resolution processes to resolve disputes. Notwithstanding this preferred approach, Peta has vast experience appearing in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia, District Court and Magistrates Courts.
Peta ensures clients are fully informed of their rights and options so as to assist clients in reaching the best possible outcome.
Areas of expertise:
Peta has practiced exclusively in the areas of family and criminal law since her admission, and is well regarded as a solution focused and cooperative practitioner.
Peta's Extensive Qualifications
- Bachelor of Laws (QUT)
- Bachelor of Justice (QUT)
- Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice (QUT)
- Graduate Diploma in Counselling
- Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Queensland and High Court of Australia
- Property Settlements (including complex matters involving family trusts, companies and self-managed superannuation funds)
- Financial Agreements
- International Family Law
- Parenting Disputes
- Surrogacy
- Domestic Violence Matters
- Criminal Matters
Meet Isabelle McCutcheon, our Associate Solicitor.
Isabelle has a Bachelor of Laws (Second Class Honours - Division A), and a Bachelor of Justice from the Queensland University of Technology.
Isabelle completed her practical legal training at the College of Law, and was admitted as a Solicitor in the Supreme Court of Queensland on 7 November 2022.
Isabelle has worked at Preston & Associates since January 2021 as a Law Clerk, and previously volunteered for the Moreton Bay Regional Community Legal Service from 2018 until 2021. Isabelle is an enthusiastic advocate for client’s navigating the legal system and she takes pride in her attention to detail.
Preston & Associates offer expert criminal and family law guidance and support.
Our team of experienced and skilled para legal and administrative staff support our lawyers to deliver high quality legal services.
