Joshua Knattress
Joshua Knattress | Associate
Joshua is an Associate in Marsdens Law Group’s Family Law Department at our Campbelltown office, working alongside Partners Nevine Youssef and Vayshali Chandra.
Joshua joined Marsdens in 2024, bringing previous experience from a boutique law firm where he worked across Family Law, Wills and Estates, Commercial Law and Civil Litigation. This broader legal background provides Joshua with a well-rounded perspective when assisting clients with their Family Law matters.
Family Law Experience
Joshua is focused on helping clients navigate the legal and practical issues that can arise during Family Law matters.
His previous experience across Family Law and other areas of legal practice has given him an appreciation of the different considerations that can intersect with family disputes. Joshua takes a practical approach to understanding each client’s circumstances and helping them work through their available options.
He understands that Family Law matters can be highly personal and often involve significant decisions about a client’s future and their family. His focus is on providing clear and considered legal support throughout the process.
Education and Professional Experience
Joshua graduated from Western Sydney University in 2021 with a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Business, majoring in Management.
He subsequently completed his Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice at the College of Law in 2022 and was admitted as a lawyer of the Supreme Court of New South Wales in March 2023.
Joshua is also on the Register of Practitioners of the High Court of Australia.
His combination of legal and business qualifications provides a strong foundation for understanding both the legal and practical considerations that can arise in his work.
A Strong Western Sydney Connection
Joshua is a lifelong local of Western Sydney, having grown up in the Campbelltown and Liverpool regions.
His strong connection to the local community gives him a genuine understanding of the people and families he assists throughout Western Sydney.
Joshua is also a long-time supporter of the Wests Tigers, proudly following the club alongside his strong connection to the region.
Practical Support for Families
For clients navigating a Family Law matter, Joshua brings a broad legal background, strong local knowledge and a practical approach to helping clients understand their position.
His approach is focused on listening to the client, understanding their circumstances, explaining their options clearly and providing considered legal support as they work towards the next stage of their lives.
Outside of law, Joshua enjoys socialising with friends, watching sport and reading a good novel. He has a particular interest in the NRL, NBA and Formula 1.
I received legal advice from Joshua regarding a legal matter. Joshua's knowledge and communication skills were great and he assisted me greatly in understanding my matter.
Melissa Vella