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An experienced Melbourne law firm, here to listen, answer your questions and give you advice.

  • Your first appointment is free, face to face or on Zoom
  • Your costs in writing before your matter begins
  • Available 24/7 to discuss your matter
Call 9898 3100 4.8 86 Google reviews

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Prefer to talk? Call our office on 9898 3100, or 0448 667 008 (John, 24/7) or 0421 840 185 (Catherine, business hours).

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At Mirabella Farres Lawyers

Mirabella Farres Lawyers brings together Mirabellas Solicitors and N&C Legal Group. For over 40 years, we’ve been providing advice and help to people across Melbourne.

Our team is committed to providing you with practical and effective ways to resolve your matter efficiently, so you can move on with your life.

We believe in open communication. We take the time to properly understand your situation, then give you clear advice on the best way forward.

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Office9898 3100Our main number for appointments and enquiries
  • Mobile0448 667 008 (John, 24/7)
    0421 840 185 (Catherine, business hours)
  • Face-to-face appointmentsAt our office on Albert Road, Melbourne
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OUR PEOPLE

Meet John Mirabella and Catherine Farres

John Mirabella

John Mirabella

Principal / Director

Call John on 0448 667 008, any time, 24/7

John leads Mirabellas Solicitors, the Melbourne practice that has been advising clients for more than 40 years. His work covers family law and matrimonial litigation, divorce and separation, property disputes, wills and estates, and mediation.

He believes in open communication. He takes the time to understand each client’s situation, gives clear and practical advice, and works to resolve matters efficiently so clients can move on with their lives. He is available 24/7, because urgent matters rarely wait for business hours.

“John in particular was very fair and supportive during a difficult period. John provides a tailored service.”

Jan Johnston, Google review
Catherine Farres

Catherine Farres

Principal Lawyer

Call Catherine on 0421 840 185, business hours

Catherine brings more than a decade of family law experience, from small matters to the largest and most complex disputes in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia. She also advises on intervention orders, personal safety orders, wills and deceased estates.

Her approach is calm and practical. She looks for a workable agreement wherever she can, and litigates firmly when that is what a client needs. As a mother, she understands the pressure separation puts on a family.

Qualifications

  • Master of Applied Family Law (LLM)
  • Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
  • Bachelor of Arts, Political Science
  • Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice
  • Associate Diploma in Business
  • Certified training in mediation

What You Can Expect From Us

From your free first appointment through to the end of your matter.

Over 40 years of experience

We’ve been giving people practical, effective advice for more than four decades.

We listen before we advise

We take the time to understand your situation, then give you clear advice on the way forward.

Agreement where it’s possible

Where it’s possible, we’ll help you reach an agreement without going to court.

Court when it’s needed

When an agreement isn’t possible, we’ll represent you in court.

Costs in writing, and negotiable

You’ll know what your matter will cost before it begins.

Available 24/7

Communication is the cornerstone of our practice, so you can reach us when you need us.

MIRABELLA FARRES LAWYERS

Our Pledge to You

  1. 1

    No matter how complex or minor your matter, we will always strive to achieve the best possible result.

  2. 2

    We will be available 24/7 to discuss your matter, as communication is the cornerstone of our practice.

  3. 3

    Our costs will be disclosed to you in writing before your matter begins.

Memberships and accreditations

Law Institute of VictoriaFamily Law Section
JustFund
TESTIMONIALS

Words From Our Clients

4.8

From 86 Google reviews

★★★★★
I found that Mirabellas was extremely knowledgeable in family law issue. John in particular was very fair and supportive during a difficult period. John provides a tailored service.
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Jan JohnstonGoogle review
★★★★★
Very professional and personalized service. Great communication, always kept me advised on what was happening and nothing was too hard for them to make it as easy as possible for me.
D
Donna ByronGoogle review
★★★★★
I went to Mirabellas in a desperate state after having not seen my daughter for 2 months. The court battle with my ex wife went for a total of 19 months…
M
Mathew ZammittGoogle review
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