Michelle Osborne
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Michelle Osborne

Michelle Osborne

Director/Principal Solicitor Osborne Legal

location
Dubbo, NSW
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About Michelle

Michelle is the Director and Principal Solicitor at Osborne Legal, a firm she established in July 2015. With a legal career spanning over two decades, Michelle has developed a deep understanding of the needs and challenges faced by residents of Dubbo and its surrounding communities. Since beginning her practice in Dubbo in 2004, Michelle has built a strong reputation in family law. Her experience includes roles in private practice and at Legal Aid NSW, where she concentrated on family law and litigation. In 2018, Michelle attained Accreditation in Family Law from the NSW Law Society, a recognition that reflects her expertise and commitment to this area of law. She remains the only lawyer with this accreditation practising in Dubbo. Michelle regularly acts as an Independent Children’s Lawyer in contested parenting matters, advocating for the best interests of children involved in family law proceedings. In 2021, she completed Collaborative Practice training, becoming the first Family Law Collaborative Practitioner in Dubbo, enabling her to offer clients collaborative settlement options focused on constructive and client-centred resolutions. In addition to her family law practice, Michelle has substantial experience in criminal law and conveyancing, broadening the range of services she provides to her clients. Michelle was born and raised in Parkes and completed her secondary education at Parkes High School. She holds a double degree in Law and Asian Studies (Japanese) from the Australian National University in Canberra. Outside of work, Michelle enjoys spending time with her family and pursuing golf.

Practice Areas

Commercial Law
Criminal & Traffic
Family Law
Property Law

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Experience

Director
Director
Osborne Legal
Jun 2015 - Present · 10 years 1 month
Partner
Partner
North & Badgery Solicitors
Nov 2009 - Jun 2015 · 5 years 7 months
Senior Solicitor Family Law
Senior Solicitor Family Law
Legal Aid NSW
Jun 2008 - Dec 2009 · 1 year 6 months
Employed Solicitor
Employed Solicitor
North & Badgery Solicitors & Barristers
Jun 2004 - Jun 2008 · 4 years
Paralegal/Project Manager
Paralegal/Project Manager
King & Wood Mallesons
Feb 2003 - Jun 2004 · 1 year 4 months
Analyst
Analyst
Accenture
Aug 2001 - Mar 2003 · 1 year 7 months

Education

Bachelor of Asian Studies (Japanese), Japanese Studies
Bachelor of Asian Studies (Japanese), Japanese Studies
The Australian National University
1994 - 1999
Bachelor of Laws - LLB
Bachelor of Laws - LLB
The Australian National University
1994 - 2000

Contact Information

Dubbo, NSW

Location31 Talbragar Street, Dubbo, NSW
Click to Reveal Phone Number(02) 688..

Practice Certificate

Name
Michelle Dale Osborne
Date of Admission
2004
Specialisations
Family Law
Certification type
Principal of a law practice
Class
Law Practice
Region
ORANA
CheckLast checked: 3 Jul 2025
Checked with the The Law Society of NSW