Dr Tom Altobelli was first appointed to the family law bench in 2006 and then elevated to the Federal Circuit & Family Court of Australia (Div 1) in 2020 based in Sydney.

He graduated Bachelor of Laws in 1980, Master of Laws in 1986 and Doctorate in Juridical Science in 2000. Tom also has a Graduate Diploma in Divinity and Graduate Certificate in Chaplaincy.

He is an Adjunct Professor in the School of Law, Western Sydney University. Tom has authored 4 books on family law and dispute resolution as well as over 50 articles in Australian and international journals.

Tom sits on the Board and is the Secretary of the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts and is Chair of the International Committee.

In 2023 Tom was appointed as a Member of the Order of Australia in recognition of significant service to the law and legal education.