At Melrose Keys Lawyers, we truly care about the people we serve. With deep expertise, years of experience, and a commitment to achieving the best outcomes, we’re here to support you every step of the way.
Nestled in Brisbane’s West, we proudly provide trusted legal services across Queensland. We know that access to high-quality legal support shouldn’t come with intimidating costs.
That’s why we offer fair, transparent fees while delivering the same exceptional service and knowledge you’d expect from larger firms.
Helping people is at the heart of what we do. We believe in offering clear, honest advice and making the legal process as smooth and stress-free as possible for you.
We’re proud to serve Kenmore, Chapel Hill, Brookfield, Indooroopilly, Chelmer, Toowong, The Gap, Ashgrove, Upper Kedron, Mount Ommaney, and all surrounding Brisbane suburbs.
When you need guidance, we’re here—with expertise, integrity, and genuine care.
Brianna is an Associate at Melrose Keys Lawyers with a strong background in both prosecution and defence work.
Before moving into family law, she spent several years as a Federal Prosecutor with the Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions, working closely with the Australian Federal Police and State police on serious and complex matters, including financial crime and other sensitive investigations.
She later moved into private practice, representing clients in criminal and domestic violence proceedings.
Across these roles, Brianna developed extensive court experience and is recognised for providing clear advice, disciplined judgement and strong advocacy in challenging, high‑stakes matters.
Her experience across prosecution and defence gave Brianna a clear understanding of how family breakdown and complex personal circumstances can affect individuals.
This perspective drew her to family law, where she could support clients more directly during these challenging periods with clarity, empathy and practical guidance.
At Melrose Keys Lawyers, Brianna assists clients with family law matters, including parenting and property disputes, as well as domestic violence proceedings.
She is known for her calm and steady approach, her ability to identify key issues quickly, and her commitment to helping clients feel informed and supported at every stage of their matter.
Outside of work, Brianna enjoys exploring the outdoors with her miniature Groodle, Lacey.
Melissa is a lawyer who holds a Bachelor of Laws from Auckland University of Technology and is admitted under the High Court of New Zealand and the Supreme Court of Queensland.
Beginning her legal career as a legal secretary during university, she was immersed in Wills and Estates, and Family Law in New Zealand, where she developed a strong passion for both areas of law. Melissa is particularly passionate about Trans-Tasman practice, which motivated her move to Queensland to continue assisting clients across jurisdictions.
Melissa takes a client-focused approach, combining professionalism with compassion and understanding. Melissa works closely with clients to understand their unique needs and goals, providing practical and tailored advice to guide them through complex legal matters with confidence and clarity.
Outside of her legal career, Melissa loves exploring the beauty that Queensland has to offer and spending time with her dog, family, and friends.
Karly graduated from Western Sydney University with a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) in 2021 and completed her Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice (GDLP) with the College of Law in 2022. Shortly after she was admitted as a Solicitor to the Supreme Court of NSW and also the High Court of Australia. Prior to joining Justice Family Lawyers, Karly began her career working as a paralegal in Commercial and civil litigation and was also exposed to general practice before transferring into Family and Criminal Law to pursue her dream career.
Like her clients Karly had unfortunately found herself in the Family Court System for 2 years which allowed her to gain valuable insight and “behind the scenes” personal experience most practitioners do not have inclusive of interactions with NSW Police and Department of Communities and Justice. This experience has allowed her to develop empathy, rapport and a deep understanding of the Family and Criminal Court system and understand the emotions, frustrations and difficulties clients experience when entering into family law proceedings. Karly has experience in dealing with matters that involve allegations of domestic and family violence, coercive and controlling behaviour, child abuse allegations, Local Court proceedings in relation to criminal charges for Apprehended Domestic Violence Orders, mental health, divorce, financial settlement, contravention applications, custody disputes. As an advocate for her clients she has appeared in directions hearings, interim and final hearings and mediations.
She endeavours to assist clients with her bubbly personality, confidence, kindness, empathy and compassion to navigate through this chapter of their lives and aims to provide them with a resolution focused approach to ensure they receive the best possible outcome for them and their family.
Katherine Siotos is the kind of lawyer clients remember—for all the right reasons. Warm, clear, and easy to talk to, she combines deep expertise in Family Law with a refreshingly human approach. Whether navigating property settlements, parenting arrangements, or divorce proceedings, Katherine brings calm, clarity, and confidence to every conversation.
After earning her Juris Doctor from Deakin University in 2020, Katherine spent five years honing her skills as a Family Law paralegal before being admitted as an Australian Lawyer in 2021. Her background means she knows how to get things done—efficiently, cost-effectively, and with minimal fuss.
Clients value Katherine’s ability to cut through complexity and deliver tailored, practical solutions that protect their interests and move things forward. She’s not just passionate about Family Law—she’s passionate about helping people feel heard, supported, and empowered during some of life’s toughest transitions.
A natural problem-solver and quiet achiever, Katherine is driven by outcomes, not ego. Her track record speaks for itself: smart strategy, strong advocacy, and results that make a difference.
Tait graduated from Griffith University in 2023 with a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and from the College of Law in 2025 with a Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice.
With a strong and growing interest in family law, he is committed to assisting clients with professionalism, empathy, and clear communication, recognising that family law matters often involve sensitive and deeply personal circumstances.
In his role, Tait supports the team by preparing court documents, undertaking detailed legal research, and assisting with ongoing case management. He is dedicated to ensuring clients receive accurate, efficient, and well-informed guidance throughout their matters.
Outside of work, Tait enjoys exploring new places and experiences. He regularly visits local markets to engage with the community and discover local artisans, often accompanied by his dog. On weekends, he can be found at the beach, hiking, or relaxing with a good book.
Family breakdowns and domestic violence matters are among the most personal and difficult challenges a person can face, and Justin approaches every one of them with genuine care.
He takes the
time to listen, to understand your story, and to learn what truly matters to you before mapping out a strategy that fits your life and your family.
Family law sits at the heart of Justin's practice, and it is where his experience runs deepest. He has guided clients across Brisbane, the Ipswich and Toowoomba region, and as far north as Townsville through property settlements, parenting arrangements, and the practical and emotional complexities of separation. Justin understands that these matters are rarely just legal disputes as they involve children, homes, and your and your family future. Justin brings both a clear strategic mind and genuine compassion to every negotiation, mediation, and courtroom appearance, always working toward
outcomes that protect what matters most to his clients.
Property, parenting and Domestic violence matters demand a particular kind of trust, and Justin has built his reputation on being the advocate people can rely on in these moments. Clients across South East Queensland and North Queensland turn to Justin because he treats their legal interests, safety and dignity as the priority, while pursuing the clearest and most effective path through a stressful and often frightening process.
Beyond family law and domestic violence, Justin’s practice reflects a rare breadth of knowledge that
makes him a genuinely versatile and trustworthy advisor. He is well versed in criminal law and
alternative dispute resolution, and assists clients with lease agreement reviews, work license and special hardship applications, and reviewing the real estate agreements for the purchase of house and land. This is underpinned by a strong academic foundation having a Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice from QUT, a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Queensland, a Master of Information Technology and a Bachelor of Hotel Management from Griffith University combined together with fluency in six languages and years of real estate consulting experience across residential, commercial, and business
sales. It is this combination of legal precision, commercial insight, and cultural fluency that allows Justin to see the full picture of a client's situation, not just the legal issue in front of him.
What ultimately sets Justin apart is the trust he builds with every client he represents. Fiercely capable, genuinely compassionate, and always focused on the best outcome for the client, he combines
empathy with grit and a strategic mind, giving clients confidence that their matter, whether in family law, domestic violence, criminal law or any of his other areas of practice is being handled with skill, integrity, and care.
Melrose Keys Lawyers is here to help you navigate your case, no matter how complex. Get started with Melrose Keys Lawyers. Book your consultation today.
