Tamlyn Leahy
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Tamlyn Leahy

Tamlyn Leahy

Senior Associate Cairns Family Law Group

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Cairns North, QLD
Click to Reveal Phone Number(07) 405..
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About Tamlyn

Tamlyn is a Senior Associate at Cairns Family Law Group, bringing over 20 years of legal experience, with a dedicated focus on family law for the past decade. Having practised in both the Northern Territory and Queensland, she possesses a broad understanding of the legal landscape across these jurisdictions. Tamlyn applies her extensive knowledge and strong communication skills to provide clear, practical advice tailored to her clients’ needs. She is known for her solution-focused approach, ensuring that matters are progressed efficiently and effectively. Her family law practice encompasses a wide range of matters, including property division, spousal maintenance, parenting disputes, child safety, child support, divorce, and domestic violence. Tamlyn is committed to achieving timely, cost-effective, and fair outcomes that serve the best interests of her clients. Outside of her legal career, Tamlyn manages the demands of family life as a mother of three teenagers, giving her valuable insight into the challenges faced by working parents balancing professional and personal responsibilities.

Practice Areas

Family Law

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Experience

Associate
Associate
Cairns Family Law Group
Sep 2020 - Present · 4 years 10 months
Acting Senior Legal Officer
Acting Senior Legal Officer
Office of Child and Family Official Solicitor
Feb 2020 - Sep 2020 · 7 months
Associate
Associate
WGC Lawyers
Jul 2016 - Sep 2020 · 4 years 2 months
Senior Lawyer
Senior Lawyer
Queensland Indigenous Family Violence Legal Service (QIFVLS)
Dec 2015 - Mar 2016 · 3 months
Owner Operator
Owner Operator
Mandalay Motel
Dec 2009 - Dec 2014 · 5 years
Lawyer
Lawyer
Australian Government Solicitor
Jun 2007 - Mar 2009 · 1 year 9 months
Lawyer
Lawyer
CridlandsMB Lawyers
Dec 2001 - Dec 2004 · 3 years

Education

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Major English Literature
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Major English Literature
Northern Territory University
1993 - 1998
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.), Law
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.), Law
Northern Territory University
1993 - 1998

Contact Information

Cairns North, QLD

Location9, 9 Sheridan Street, Cairns North, QLD
Click to Reveal Phone Number(07) 405..

Practice Certificate

Name
Tamlyn Kerry Leahy
Date of Admission
2000
Specialisations
Family - Domestic Violence, Family Law
Certification type
Unrestricted Employee
CheckLast checked: 12 Jul 2025
Checked with the Queensland Law Society

Practice Categories

Criminal & Traffic
  • Domestic Violence
Family Law