What is a Family Law Accredited Specialist, and why should you choose one to represent you in your family law matters? The Accredited Specialist program is administered by the Queensland Law Society.  It formally recognises select lawyers as specialists in their field. To become an accredited specialist, candidates must have a minimum level of experience and complete an advanced, peer-reviewed assessment program. As at the date of writing, the Queensland Law Society website lists only 203 Family Law Accredited Specialists.  Only a small proportion of practising family lawyers can claim to be specialists in the field. Luke Smith achieved his specialist family law accreditation in 1999. Since that time he has continued to specialise in family law and developed an enviable level of expertise and experience. But what does this mean for you? The qualification means that you can be assured that you are making a sound decision about your ...