Karly Muller

Solicitor (Family & Criminal Law)

Karly joined Justice Family Lawyers in 2025 after building experience across litigation, family law and criminal law. She has extensive experience across parenting disputes, property settlements, family violence matters and Apprehended Domestic Violence Orders (ADVOs).

Known for her warm and approachable nature and strong client advocacy, Karly is committed to helping clients through difficult circumstances. Her legal experience is complemented by a unique personal understanding of the family court system. Having spent two years managing family court proceedings herself, Karly gained valuable insight into the practical realities clients experience, including interactions with the Court, NSW Police and the Department of Communities and Justice.

This experience has shaped her approach to legal practice and allows her to connect with clients on a level that extends beyond legal advice. She brings a level of empathy and insight that allows her to genuinely understand the challenges, frustrations and uncertainty many clients face during separation and litigation.

Areas Of Expertise

• Parenting disputes
• Parenting arrangements
• Property settlements
• Divorce and separation
• Family violence matters
• Coercive and controlling behaviour allegations
• Child abuse allegations
• Contravention applications
• ADVO proceedings
• Criminal law matters
• Mediation and negotiated settlements

Professional Background

Karly graduated from Western Sydney University with a Bachelor of Laws in 2021 and completed her Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice through the College of Law before being admitted as a Solicitor of the Supreme Court of New South Wales and the High Court of Australia in 2022.

Prior to practising as a solicitor, she worked as a Paralegal in commercial litigation, civil litigation and general practice before transitioning into family and criminal law.

Approach To Family Law

Karly understands that many clients are entering the legal system for the first time and may feel overwhelmed by the uncertainty ahead. Her goal is to provide more than legal representation. She aims to be a steady and supportive presence throughout the process, ensuring clients understand their options, feel heard and remain informed at every stage of their matter.

Karly understands the emotional impact that separation, parenting disputes and family conflict can have on individuals and families. This perspective inspired her to pursue a career in family and criminal law, and she is passionate about helping clients get through difficult circumstances while working towards practical, long-term solutions for their future.

Qualifications & Admissions

• Admitted as a Solicitor of the Supreme Court of New South Wales (2022)
• Admitted as a Solicitor of the High Court of Australia
• Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice, College of Law
• Bachelor of Laws, Western Sydney University

Professional Memberships

• Member, Law Society of New South Wales

Beyond The Law

Karly is passionate about helping clients through some of life’s most challenging moments and believes that empathy, clear communication and practical solutions are essential to achieving positive outcomes.

Her personal and professional experiences have reinforced her belief that legal representation should not only be effective, but genuinely supportive.