Hayder Shkara

Hayder Shkara is the principal of Melbourne Family Lawyers. He took over the management of the practice from Silvio Auditore in 2022.

Hayder is an ex-Olympic athlete, and has now channeled his energy into the family law space. He brings vast experience in family law, including financial and property settlements, divorce, custody matters, wills and estate, consent orders and binding financial agreements. He is excellent communicator and holds well before a Judge and Magistrate in legal proceedings. He is also great with clients, able to build close connections with them.

Hayder has a double degree from the University of Technology Sydney with a Bachelor of Laws and Communication (Journalism).

Hayder is also the principal of Justice Family Lawyers, a firm he founded after competing at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics, representing Australia in Taekwondo. Born of an Iraqi father and Japanese mother, family and a strong sense of community have always been central to the Shkara household.

He is committed to MelbourneFamily Lawyers and the team, overlooking all the matters and providing detailed support to his staff and clients. He values hard work and dedication, as an athlete, and will provide endless guidance to his team and clients.

When Hayder isn’t demonstrating his dedication to the firm, he is playing soccer with friends or coaching sports on the weekends.