Marika McMahon

Family Lawyer Bendigo

Marika McMahon

Director
Accredited Family Law Specialist
Mediator

Marika McMahon is one of Victoria’s leading Family Lawyers and is an Accredited Specialist in Family Law, experienced in dealing with complex family law matters whether they be children or property issues. “When I work with my clients to achieve the best resolution of their Family Law matters, they are not just receiving the benefit of my 25 years experience as a lawyer but I also bring my life and board experience as well as a passion about caring for the individual, not just a file”. Having completed mediation training in 2000, Marika is a highly sought after mediator for family law property matters. Marika is an accredited mediator with both the NMAS and Australian Institute of Family Law Arbitrators and Mediators. 

In 2026 Marika was ranked in Doyle’s Guide as a recommended lawyer for Leading Regional Victorian Family & Divorce Lawyers. Marika has been consistently in the rankings every year since Doyle’s initiated the regional family law category in 2017.

Professional Qualifications & Admissions

  • 1995 – Admitted as a Lawyer, Supreme Court of Victoria
  • 2001 – Accredited Specialist in Family Law
  • AIFLAM Accredited Mediator
  • NMAS Accredited Mediator

Education

  • Bachelor of Arts, Monash University

  • Bachelor of Laws, Monash University

Memberships & Associations

  • Law Institute of Victoria
  • Bendigo Law Association
  • Family Law Section, Law Council of Australia
  • Australian Institute of Family Law Arbitrators and Mediators

Community Contributions

Marika has made significant contributions to the legal industry, the Bendigo and Victorian community over the years with roles including:

  • Director, Coliban Water
  • Chair, Be.Bendigo
  • Chair, Bendigo Health
  • Chair, Ambulance Victoria
  • Director, Rural Ambulance Victoria
  • First Woman President, Bendigo Law Association
  • Telstra Young Businesswoman of the Year
  • Founding Member, Believe in Bendigo
  • Committee Member, Law Institute of Victoria Family Law Specialisation Advisory Committee