Katrene Halteh is the principal lawyer and director of Urban Family Lawyers. With over 16 years of practice as a lawyer, her primary goal is to support and empower her clients in areas where it matters the most. Her focus and experience lies in complex family law matters, wills & estate planning, estate litigation and in contested wills and family provision claims. This is complemented by the conveyancing practice which ensures that clients can be looked after every step of the way when it comes to enforcement of court orders or agreements.
Katrene enjoys appearing in the Federal Circuit Court and Family Court of Australia regularly in complex parenting and property matters, advocating for her clients in contested litigation but balances that out with a practical approach to resolving matters before they reach that stage. Katrene advises on Binding Financial Agreements and Binding Child support Agreements. Katrene successfully represented a client defend against a party who wanted to challenge an existing Binding Financial Agreement in the case of Clowes & Konig [2022] FedCFamC1F 565 .
Katrene loves working with the local community, was awarded the business achievement in the 13th Annual St George Community Awards and Finalist in the Georges River Local Business Awards in 2024 and supports registered charities with pro bono work and advice.
Katrene loves using technology to enhance her practice to allow more time to dedicate to clients where they need it most.
Vladimira is originally from Slovakia having completed her Masters in Law in 2008, practicing as a solicitor in Slovakia before migrating to Australia in 2010 and completing further studies in Australia before commencing her practice as an Australian solicitor.
Vladimira’s passion lies in family law but has a strong history in commercial law. Her experience and knowledge in complex commercial matters involving business structuring, sale of business, leasing, debt recovery and corporate insolvency, having worked for a top tier firm in Australia.
Her experience in property and commercial law enables her to navigate clients through complex property matters. Her no-nonsense approach enables her to find practical and realistic solutions when acting for clients in parenting matters.
When she is not busy helping clients, she loves keeping fit with yoga, boxing and running. She also loves reading, cooking and spending time with family and friends.
Charlie Pollock is a dedicated solicitor with a strong foundation in Law and Social Science, having graduated in 2021. With over 6 years of experience in the legal profession and admission as a solicitor in 2022, Charlie has developed expertise across Property Law, Estates, and Commercial Law, with a particular focus on complex conveyancing matters, elder law and estate litigation.
Charlie is renowned for her client-centric approach, offering clear guidance to navigate even the most challenging legal complexities. Her passion lies in simplifying intricate legal processes, ensuring clients feel supported and confident every step of the way.
Outside of her legal career, Charlie enjoys spending time outdoors, reading, and creating memories with her friends and family. This balance between her professional and personal passions reflects her well-rounded and approachable nature, making her a trusted advisor to her clients.
Being the first point of contact in our office, Sandra ensures that our clients are nurtured and updated on the status of their matters. Sandra enjoys supporting our solicitors to achieve the best result possible for their clients and loves to work as a team. Being a single parent, Sandra knows firsthand what an emotional rollercoaster the legal process can be, and she prides herself on trying to keep our clients informed and nurtured by keeping them up to date with the progression of their matter as they journey through the various legal processes.
Sandra is client-focused, empathetic, and approachable. She possesses over 15 years of experience in secretarial support and client relationship management. She manages the countless details that face our solicitors. In addition to managing the day-to-day administration tasks of our business she prepares legal documents, correspondence, billing, emails, and diary management.
Outside of the office Sandra is known to frequent any establishment that serves high quality coffee and has a keen interest in the Russian Women’s Ice Skating team. She lives with her teenage daughter and loves to cook and appreciates the simple things we often take for granted such as a beautiful sunset.
Tamaris is a dedicated third-year law student at Macquarie University, with a passion for justice and a strong commitment to excellence in legal studies. Throughout her time at university, she has developed expertise in corporate law and human rights, and she is eager to apply her skills to real-world challenges.
Beyond her academic pursuits, Tamaris is known for her analytical mindset, attention to detail, and ability to approach complex legal challenges with creativity and precision. She has a keen interest in advocacy and policy reform and is always looking for opportunities to grow and make a meaningful impact in the legal field.
In her free time, Tamaris enjoys reading historical novels, hiking in nature, and exploring new cuisines through cooking and dining out.
Tamaris is excited to bring her knowledge, enthusiasm, and drive to Urban Family Lawyers as she continues to build her career in law.
Evangelina is a passionate fourth-year law student at the University of New South Wales (UNSW), with aspirations to complete a Master’s degree in Family Law. She is deeply committed to helping families navigate challenging legal situations with empathy and professionalism.
Known for her thoughtful approach and strong work ethic, Evangelina is particularly interested in [optional: specific areas of family law, e.g., child advocacy, mediation, or family dispute resolution]. She is dedicated to building a meaningful career where she can make a positive difference in people’s lives.
In her free time, Evangelina enjoys playing soccer, getting lost in a good book, and expressing her creativity through crafting.
Evangelina looks forward to contributing her passion and expertise to Urban Family Lawyers as she pursues her journey toward becoming a family law specialist.
Urban Family Lawyers acquired Anne Day’s practice in December 2021. Anne Day successfully ran the practice Anne Day and Associates in Penshurst and Oatley for over 20 years. Anne practiced law as a solicitor since 1988 and worked extensively in a number of firms. Anne has undertaken volunteer work between 1999 and 2009 at Marrickville Legal Centre in her commitment to improving access to justice and currently continues to volunteer her time and knowledge to the Centre.
Anne is taking a well earned break from practice after many years of service to her clients and the profession. Urban Family Lawyers retains Anne’s files and safe custody documents. Please reach out to us if you have any questions at [email protected]
Where to find us
We have two location and can meet locally if you are near the Georges River area or in the Sydney CBD.
Riverwood office: Suite 3.2, Level 3, 5-7 Littleton St, Riverwood, NSW. Free three-hour parking located in the basement or 150m from Riverwood train station.
City office: Level 21, 133 Castlereagh St, Sydney, NSW. A short walk from Town Hall or St James train station.
We are happy to arrange for video meetings via Zoom or Microsoft Teams for your convenience.