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Your Trusted Lawyers in Preston, Victoria
Haven Legal Co.
The Story Behind Our Name
Everyone deserves a sense of security.
We know that sharing your story—especially with a lawyer—can feel daunting. That’s why we chose the name Haven Legal Co.. It’s not just a title; it’s a reflection of our commitment to creating a safe, supportive environment where you can feel truly at ease and empowered by our legal advice.
Our name embodies our mission: to be a place of refuge during life’s most challenging moments. Whether you’re planning how your estate will be managed, navigating the emotional end of a long-term relationship, or coping with the profound loss of a loved one, you deserve more than just legal guidance. You deserve a space where your concerns are met with compassion, care, and respect.
At Haven Legal, we’re more than lawyers. We listen. We are your allies, and advocates, dedicated to ensuring that you feel secure and supported every step of the way. Your safety and peace of mind are not just our priorities—they’re our promise.
Meet Our Team
Estate Planning & Deceased Estates Team
Adelle is a mother, a wife, a survivor of birth trauma and sepsis, and an advocate for all things ostomy related. She is the founder and Principal of Haven Legal Co. and specialises in Conveyancing and Estate law.
Adelle’s personal journey has profoundly shaped not only her life, but her approach to practicing law. Having had to rely on care providers whilst in a vulnerable state, and losing trust in them during critical moments, Adelle was inspired to create a legal practice built upon safety, empathy, and reliability. She is proud to establish Haven Legal Co. as a firm where clients feel heard and supported, because she understands firsthand how life-changing that feeling can be.
Driven by her entrepreneurial spirit, Adelle ran her own law firm, Jones Lawyers & Associates, from 2013 to 2017 in Cobram, Victoria. After selling the practice and relocating to Melbourne, she focused exclusively on Wills and Estates law in Northcote, which subsequently led to the founding of Haven Legal Co.
Adelle is deeply committed to helping clients navigate life’s challenges with confidence, knowing they’re supported by someone who truly understands and cares.
Chantelle brings a caring and empathetic approach to her work in the Wills and Estates team at Haven Legal Co. and is known to go out of her way to assist her clients and colleagues alike. She supports clients carefully through all aspects of initial Estate planning, and is also accomplished at managing deceased Estates, guiding executors and families through what is often a deeply emotional time.
Chantelle’s approachable manner and dedication to ensuring her clients feel supported at every stage make her a vital addition to Haven Legal Co. She has the attention to detail and sensitivity to provide legal advice tailored to each client’s unique needs and circumstances, seeing the person behind the case file.
Chantelle holds a Bachelor of Arts (Media and Communications) and a Diploma in Modern Languages from the University of Melbourne, as well as a Master of Laws (Juris Doctor) from Monash University. Outside of work, Chantelle enjoys spending time with family and friends, taking her dogs – Matilda and Harriet – for walks, and keeping active with dance and barre classes.
David is knowledgeable in many aspects of law, but his specialities and interests lie in Wills and Estates. He is dedicated to making times of distress easier for clients to navigate, and understands how to manoeuvre through the difficult processes and stipulations of the legal system. With his friendly manner and articulate communication skills, he is also a frequent point of contact for clients, and he keeps apprised of all
developments on matters around the firm to ensure he is in the best position to assist them.
David grew up in the town of Cobram on the Murray River. He has obtained a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) from La Trobe University and is currently working towards being admitted as a solicitor. Outside the office, he enjoys reading, quality television, and not so-quality television. He is also a keen Dungeons & Dragons aficionado, bringing the same strategic thinking and creativity to both his legal work and his game campaigns. David is committed to navigating complexities with clarity and care – no need to roll for initiative here!
Property Law Team
Kyle earned a Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Commerce (majoring in Management) from Deakin University in March 2017 and subsequently completed his Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice with the Law Institute of Victoria and was admitted as a lawyer in December 2017. Since his admission, he has worked in several law firms and practices in Southwest and Central Victoria, close to his hometown of Warrnambool, developing expertise across a range of legal practice areas. In 2025, Kyle moved to Melbourne’s metropolitan area and joined Haven Legal Co, where he practices mainly in Property Law and Conveyancing and assists in the area of Wills and Estates.
Outside of work, Kyle enjoys catching up with friends, enjoying a good workout, or heading to Marvel Stadium to support the mighty Bombers!
Ebony is a qualified conveyancer with over a decade of experience in the legal industry and nine years specialising as a conveyancing clerk. She is passionate about helping clients navigate the property process with ease and confidence. She takes pride in her ability to make an overwhelming situation simple and stress-free.
Ebony works remotely for our Preston office and in person at our Cobram office, having joined Haven Legal Co. in 2022. She’s assisted clients across a wide array of locations, from the Cobram/Barooga area to Melbourne’s CBD and suburbs alike, and additionally along the Peninsula and Geelong coast. Her deep connection to the NSW/VIC border
community in Barooga particularly, as well as rural communities in general, complements her ability to bridge local expertise with broader outreach.
When she’s not assisting clients, Ebony enjoys spending time with her friends and family, diving into a good book, or making the most of summer wakeboarding on the Murray River. Ebony is currently on maternity leave and will return in January 2026.
Grace is an invaluable asset to the Conveyancing team, able to handle large-scale matters and complex property transactions with confidence, diligence and maturity far beyond her years. She works at both the Cobram and Preston offices, and throughout her time at Haven Legal Co., she has received significant praise from clients for her work ethic and ability to achieve outstanding results. Grace has experience in customer service and childcare, which has helped her develop strong communication skills that inform her dealings with Conveyancing clients. As a fresh and enthusiastic addition to the legal industry, she is passionate about making sure clients feel taken care of, and she is committed to providing exceptional service throughout the entire Conveyancing process.
Grace grew up in Cobram and loves spending quality time with her family and friends. She is currently studying an Advanced Diploma of Conveyancing and is dedicated to enhancing her knowledge in this field as much as possible. Grace is eager to support clients through big life changes with optimism and care.
Star Support Team
Jacquelyn is our superstar office administrator and the first point of contact for clients attending our Preston office. She strives to make the legal process feel less overwhelming for clients, and and is always happy to help out with seamless communication and prompt attention. Exceptionally organised and proactive, Jacquelyn has the skill and confidence to support all departments at the firm. She brings warmth, brightness and efficiency to her work, perfectly embodying the values Haven Legal Co. upholds.
Currently studying a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) at La Trobe University in Bundoora, Jacquelyn is committed to gaining both theoretical and practical experience across a wide range of focus areas. Outside the office, you’ll often find her curled up on the couch with a good book, a cup of tea, and her cats close by.
Abdul brings with him a plethora of knowledge and wealth of dynamic experience as a Lawyer primarily working within the firm’s Wills & Estate Planning team. Abdul previously worked in Real Estate as well as the Banking and Finance sector prior to coming to the Law. He went on to obtain his legal qualifications by completing a Bachelor of Laws at Southern Cross University in a mere two and a half years whilst simultaneously working as a full time Paralegal! A true testament to the vivacious nature and drive he possesses.
Abdul has a multifaceted fluency across a vast rage of practice areas. Prior to joining the Haven Legal Co. team, Abdul regularly appeared in Courts across a number of jurisdictions amassing an abundance of experience as a tenacious Litigator and advocate for his clients in both Criminal and Civil law matters.
Having been born in his Native country of Lebanon and migrating to Australia with his family at 14 months old, Abdul is passionate about assisting his clients from all walks of life and being able to relate to his diverse clientele by ensuring they have access to their legal rights and entitlements as well as having a sound understanding of the cultural sensitivities and familial expectations which may often be at play with his client’s legal affairs. This is accompanied by Abdul’s multi-lingual skillset whereby he is also able to assist you with your legal needs in your native language.
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