Christine Sedrak is the Founder and Principal Lawyer at Anchorage Legal — and, above all, someone who genuinely cares about the people she helps.
What first drew Christine to the law was a simple belief: that everyone deserves to be heard, understood and supported through life’s most difficult moments. That belief still sits at the heart of everything she does. After graduating from the University of Otago in New Zealand with a double degree in Law and Commerce, Christine was admitted to practice in Victoria and quickly found her calling in Family Law. She brings to her work a rare combination of sharp legal judgment and genuine warmth, the kind of person who will sit with you, listen carefully, and make sure you never feel like just another file.
Christine’s passion for Family Law has only deepened over the course of her career. She provides thoughtful, experienced guidance across every area of family law including complex property matters, divorce, care arrangements for children, child support, spousal maintenance and family violence matters. Her approach is grounded in empathy and clear communication: she believes that when clients truly understand their options, they feel more in control of their situation and better able to make decisions that are right for them and their family. She is mindful, too, of the very real costs, both emotional and financial, that come with legal disputes, and works hard to keep them to a minimum.
Christine has represented clients in family violence, property and children matters in the Magistrates Court and in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia. As a collaborative lawyer, she favours resolution over conflict, working hand in hand with other lawyers, psychologists and financial advisors to find solutions that protect what matters most to families and reduce the stress and anxiety that court proceedings can bring.
People who meet Christine often describe her as calm, approachable and endlessly patient. She is someone who never rushes a conversation and always makes you feel that your concerns matter. She is a member of the Law Institute of Victoria and has volunteered at the Peninsula Community Legal Centre, where she gives her time to help those who need it most.
When she steps away from her desk, Christine is happiest spending time with her husband and twin daughters. Together they enjoy long walks, losing themselves in a good book, and travelling whenever the opportunity arises.
