Sarah Dowd

Principal Solicitor

Sarah’s family law work includes representing children’s best interests as an Independent Children’s Lawyer.

Sarah Dowd

Principal Solicitor

Sarah’s family law work includes representing children’s best interests as an Independent Children’s Lawyer.

About

Sarah joined PWB Lawyers in 2025, having worked with other Hobart law firms after moving from her hometown of Darwin in early 2021. Sarah advises and represents clients in property settlements, parenting matters, financial agreements, including agreements before marriage or cohabitation, and divorce. She regularly appears in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia. Sarah previously practised in the Northern Territory, following her admission as a barrister and solicitor of the Supreme Court of the Northern Territory in 2017 and to the High Court of Australia in 2019. Her practice has predominantly been in family law, with earlier experience in both family and criminal law in the Northern Territory. She graduated from the University of Adelaide with a Bachelor of Arts, majoring in Politics and International Studies, in 2015 and a Bachelor of Laws in 2016. While practising in the Northern Territory, Sarah was elected president of the Northern Territory Young Lawyers Committee and served as the Territory’s representative on the Law Council of Australia’s Young Lawyers Committee. Sarah won the Tasmanian Golden Gavel in 2023 and was recognised by her peers as a Family Law Rising Star in the 2024 and 2025 editions of Doyle’s Guide.

“Sarah provided excellent support and guidance throughout my family law matter. She was always quick to respond to my messages, easy to talk to, and took the time to explain everything clearly. Her professionalism, responsiveness, and approachable manner made what could have been a very stressful process much more manageable. I genuinely appreciated her assistance and would not hesitate to recommend her to others seeking family law advice.”

Jasmin — Client

“I cannot recommend PWB Lawyers highly enough. Throughout my family law matter, Sarah Dowd and the entire team were professional, compassionate and highly knowledgeable. They took the time to explain every step of the process, always made me feel heard, and consistently provided clear, practical advice during an incredibly stressful time. Their attention to detail, responsiveness and genuine care gave me confidence that I was in the best possible hands. Thanks to PWB, I achieved a positive outcome while feeling supported every step of the way. If you're looking for a family law firm that combines exceptional legal expertise with genuine empathy, PWB is second to none.”

Jonas — Client

Doyle’s Guide recognition

Doyle’s Guide’s family law rankings are based on peer nominations recognising lawyers’ expertise and abilities.

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