Coastal Lawyers Heart centred. ❤️ Solution focussed. ✅
People generally don’t come bursting through our doors in celebration. (That’s okay we don’t take it personally).
Whether you find yourself calling us for a criminal law matter or you have a family law matter, chances are you are stressed, anxious and are looking for help.
At Coastal Lawyers, we have been described as cool, calm and collected.
Because of our experience as advocates and lawyers, we have been through this before. We know the path these matters usually take and we can use our experience to guide you on your own personal journey.
We can’t guarantee that it won’t be stressful (you will be at times).
We can’t guarantee that you won’t be anxious (this is just part of the journey).
We can’t guarantee you a particular outcome (because that is out of our hands).
But we can guarantee that when you engage Coastal Lawyers as your lawyers you will be seen, heard and listened too.
We take the time to get to know our clients and their stories.
We take the time to listen to their concerns, worries and stresses.
We form meaningful relationships with our clients based on mutual trust and respect.
And remember, if you have a family law matter, you can always book a family law strategy session with Coastal Lawyers.
Our Family Law Strategy Sessions are an hour-long session with a Family Lawyer to discuss all things parenting, property and divorce.
We have you complete a detailed questionnaire prior to our meeting so that we can spend our hour together answering your questions. These sessions are great for those thinking about separating or who have recently separated and who want more information and clarification around the separation process.
DO YOU NEED HELP WITH A LEGAL PROBLEM?
Coastal Lawyers are experienced criminal lawyers, traffic lawyers and family lawyers located on the Central Coast.
Coastal Lawyers offer legal representation at all Central Coast court’s including Gosford Local Court, Gosford District Court, Wyong Local Court, Woy Woy Local Court, Raymond Terrace, Toronto and Belmont.
Coastal Lawyers offer representation in all Family Court’s and Federal Courts. Including divorce, parenting, property, child support and maintenance.
WHO ARE COASTAL LAWYERS?
Coastal Lawyers are central coast family lawyers. We offer representation in all areas of family law including divorce, parenting property and maintenance.

Written by Kristal
Principal Lawyer & Founder of Coastal Lawyers
Kristal was admitted as a lawyer in 2011. A former prosecutor, she has a Diploma in Law. A Graduate Certificate in Criminal Practice and is currently completing her Masters in Family Law (2022).
Kristal is a member of the Legal Aid Panels for criminal law and family law and domestic violence.
Fun Fact: Kristal loves all things mindfulness, meditation and "wu wu".
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