Kelli Martin is the Managing Director of KLM Solicitors, a boutique Queensland law firm specialising in family law and domestic violence matters. Since founding the firm in 2015, Kelli has built a practice known for its compassion, clarity, and unwavering support for clients during some of life’s most difficult transitions. 

Admitted to the Supreme Court of Queensland and the High Court of Australia in 2008, Kelli has spent her career advocating for fairness, safety, and empowerment — especially for those impacted by domestic and family violence. She leads a close-knit team across two office locations in Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast and is committed to ensuring that every client feels heard and supported throughout their legal journey. 

Kelli is a well-respected voice in law reform and currently serves on the Queensland Government’s Domestic and Family Violence Advisory Panel, providing expert guidance to the Honourable Amanda Camm MP. She is also a former Board Director of the Red Rose Foundation and remains actively involved in supporting grassroots organisations like Women’s Legal Service Queensland and SunnyKids. 

Kelli’s leadership and contribution to the legal profession have been recognised through numerous awards and accolades: 

• Access to Justice Award (Private Practice) – Queensland Law Society (2021) 

• Law Firm Leader of the Year (<200 employees) – Australasian Law Awards 

• State Finalist – Telstra Best of Business Awards (Accelerating Women) 

• Winner - Partner of the Year Lawyers Weekly Australian Law Awards  

• Finalist - Dame Quentin Bryce Domestic Violence Prevention Advocate Award 
  Queensland Law Society 

•  Finalist – WLAQ Leneen Forde AC Woman Lawyer of the Year 

A proud mum of two young daughters — with a third on the way — Kelli balances her professional and personal life with humility and heart. Whether mentoring the next generation of lawyers or fighting for legislative change, Kelli brings courage, integrity, and deep care to everything she does.