Shazia has been a lawyer since 1996. She joined 3DJB in September 2023
Shazia is a dedicated barrister who specialises in public and private children law cases.
Prior to being called to the Bar in 2021, she built up over a decade of experience as a Solicitor-Advocate in a wide range of matters.
In Public Children work she has a breadth of experience in non-accidental injury, fabricated illness and sexual abuse cases.
In Private Children work Shazia has excelled in cases involving domestic abuse, contact refusal (often cited as parental alienation), internal and international re location.
She has appeared at all tiers of the Family Court, up to the High Court.
Shazia is frequently commended for the quality of her work by professionals, judges and clients. She is known as a fearless and impressive advocate who manages complicated cases with good sense, pragmatism, and care. Her case analysis and cross examination technique is highly effective.
Outside of her practice, Shazia volunteers with Advocate, the Bar’s national charity which provides legal assistance to financially vulnerable lay clients. She is also a registered QLR, an advocate who is appointed by the family court to conduct cross examination.
Shazia has excellent client care skills and is very well placed to deal with the anxieties experienced by lay parties involved in the court process; Shazia is a very safe pair of hands.
Testimonials
"It was an absolute pleasure to meet her and despite seeing some formidable colleagues of yours working on this case, Shazia was by a big margin the best one." (lay client)
“Shazia you are brilliant, client adores you and I am so grateful for your help….. Thank you again you have no idea how grateful I am.” (instructing solicitor)