Your Advocate Lawyers

With a focus upon Criminal Law, Family Law and Family Dispute Resolution - Your Advocate Lawyers will utilise a vast depth of knowledge and expertise to safeguard your legal interests.

Your Advocate Lawyers brings over two decades of diverse experience to the legal field. Our principal, Sam Ferguson's journey began with a distinguished career as a NSW Police Officer, serving as a detective in areas including the Child Protection and Arson Squads. Her extensive law enforcement background naturally transitioned into her roles as a prosecutor and lawyer.

Sam handled complex criminal matters with precision, ensuring justice was served in every case. She also served as an Advocate to the NSW Coroner, showcasing her commitment to protecting the community. As Your Advocate Lawyer, Sam goes the extra mile to secure the best possible legal results for her clients.

Witnessing firsthand the impact the intersection of Criminal and Family Law had on individuals and families, naturally drew her attention to Family Law and Dispute Resolution. Your Advocate Lawyers are dedicated to reducing the stress experienced at such a painful period of a person's life while achieving a positive outcome.

She is a member of the NSW Law Society, AIFLAM, and Family Law Section. Sam holds an impressive list of qualifications, including a Bachelor of Laws, Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Bachelor of Policing (Investigation), and a Master of Laws (Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner). She is accredited as a Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner and admitted as a solicitor of both the NSW Supreme and High Courts of Australia.