Juliana Smith
Juliana is recognised for her expertise and extensive experience in the practice area’s of Family Law, Criminal Law and Family Violence/ Intervention Orders matters.
As an Australian qualified lawyer, Juliana holds the following qualifications:
- Master of Laws, Melbourne University
- Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice
- Bachelor of Laws
- Bachelor of Nursing (qualified as a Midwife at The Royal Women’s Hospital, Melbourne and Specialist Clinical Nurse Consultant Oncology and Chemotherapy)
- Director of the Law Institute of Victoria Board (commenced 2022)
- Member of the Supreme Court of Victoria Library and Law Library Committees
- President of the Bendigo Law Association – from 2018 to 2022
- Member Bendigo Law Association Committee – 2009 to current
- Law Institute of Victoria representative Law Council of Australia Rural Regional and Remote Lawyers Committee
- Member Law Institute of Victoria
- Member of the family law division, Law Council of Australia.
An experienced lawyer who recognises that the social, emotional and financial impact of family or criminal law matters , Juliana has a commitment to providing comprehensive service to clients and regularly assists parties in complex and challenging circumstances.
Juliana has relentlessly and passionately worked to build a reputable legal practice and her diverse background provides a significant depth of interpersonal and business skills that combine to provide clients with a unique legal service. Juliana has experience as a family and criminal lawyer and is available to see clients in Bendigo, Woodend, Macedon Ranges and surrounding areas.
A Macedon Ranges resident of more than 25 years, Juliana is a dedicated, determined and compassionate local solicitor who has built up a successful local law practice and regularly provides support to local community events.
Originally from Western Victoria, Juliana won National Eventing Titles and competed at international level in equestrian horse trials (3 Day Event).
