Emalie Hurcum

Emalie first came to Armidale in 2002, studying a Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Laws at the University of New England, graduating in 2008. In 2012, Emalie obtained her Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice from the College of Law. Emalie completed the practical component of this degree with APJ Law and later joined the firm in 2013. Emalie was named as an Associate of APJ Law in early 2018 recognising her hard work and success.

Emalie’s practice is predominately focused on litigation, including family and criminal law servicing both our Armidale and Glen Innes offices and has been appointed to the Legal Aid Panels for care and protection, family and criminal law. Emalie has significant experience in the Local, District, Federal Circuit and Family Law Courts.

As a nationally accredited Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner with the Attorney-General’s Department, Emalie is able to provide FDR services throughout the New England and North West Region. Emalie is a also an accredited Mediator in accordance with the National Mediation Accreditation Standards (NMAS) and a member of the Australian Institute of Family Law Arbitrators and Mediators (AIFLAM).

Outside of work, Emalie enjoys spending time with family and friends and is involved in the local triathlon club with her family members.