Ursula Matson Barrister & Solicitor

Adelaide, SA

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Ursula Matson is a Barrister and Solicitor with over 26 years of experience providing legal services in Criminal Law, Child Protection Law, and Administrative Law. Her practice is focused on delivering strong legal representation and expert advice, particularly in Child Protection matters, criminal law consultations, and navigating reviews of government decisions such as those involving the Department for Child Protection and visa or citizenship cancellations on character grounds. Before practising law, Ursula served as a Judge’s Associate, which provided her with invaluable insight into the judicial process. She graduated with a Bachelor of Laws with Honours from the University of Adelaide and further enriched her legal education through an exchange year at the Faculty of Law, University of Heidelberg in Germany. Fluent in German, Ursula draws on a broad range of life experiences, including involvement in visual arts, music, dance, and the dramatic arts, which contribute to her empathetic and effective communication style. Ursula is committed to supporting her clients throughout their legal matters by offering clear guidance and reducing stress, ensuring that clients can entrust their cases with confidence. She welcomes initial discussions to outline how she will work efficiently and effectively to achieve the best possible outcomes.

Practice Areas

Children's Law

Criminal & Traffic

Immigration Law

Litigation & Disputes

Specialisations

Children's Law

Ursula Matson, Barrister & Solicitor, offers experienced and compassionate legal support to parents and guardians involved in matters where a child has been removed by the Department for Child Protection (DCP). She provides clear guidance and proactive representation throughout all stages of the court process at the Adelaide Youth Court, ensuring clients understand their rights and options during this difficult time. With extensive knowledge of the procedures following child removal, Ursula assists clients in responding to investigation and assessment orders, defending applications for guardianship, and negotiating alternatives such as safety plans or supervision orders. She also supports parents seeking to revoke existing guardianship orders to reunite with their children, offering practical advice tailored to each individual circumstance.

Criminal & Traffic

With around 25 years of experience, Ursula Matson has an extensive background in criminal law, handling cases across all court levels including the Supreme, District, and Magistrates Courts. Her work encompasses a wide range of matters, from trials and guilty pleas to various applications and appeals, reflecting her comprehensive understanding of criminal proceedings. Ursula has represented clients charged with serious offences such as murder, manslaughter, sexual offences, violent crimes, dishonesty, drug trafficking, firearms offences, arson, and numerous driving-related matters. Her experience includes running numerous jury trials, securing successful outcomes in complex cases, and managing serious matters in the Magistrates Court, demonstrating a strong commitment to client defence in challenging criminal law scenarios.