Christine Denese Gale

Christine Denese Gale

also known as Christine Salsberry

4.5
Rating: 8.1

Licensed for 28 years

Family Lawyer at Crystal Lake, IL
Practice Areas: Family, Estate Planning

820 E. Terra Cotta Ave, Suite 203, Crystal Lake, IL

About Christine

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Family 90%

I practice all areas of family law ranging from divorce to paternity to post-judgment matters.

90%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 300-300 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 28 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1997

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Gehris & Associates, LLC

820 E. Terra Cotta Ave, Suite 203, Crystal Lake, IL, 60014

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Christine Denese Gale's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.5 /5.0

8 Client Reviews

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Posted by Rosie | February 04, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Family

Disappointed

I recommended Ms. Gale to my daughter. And needless to say it wasn’t a great experience for her. When asked about certain things Ms. Gale advised my daughter she would need to retain her. I find that absolutely absurd when these types of things can be costly. If things had been explained better the f...irst time perhaps more questions wouldn’t need to be asked. There were times that my daughter’s attempts to reach her were delayed or unanswered. I’ve heard this before from a co-worker who I also recommended a while back. It’s sad to know that my daughter and granddaughter’s best interest isn’t being considered when those payments are being collected.

Posted by Mike | May 12, 2019 | Hired Attorney

Good Lawyer

Christine Gale knows her craft very well. She tells it like it is, and gets things done! Kept me informed, and the excellent staff was helpful with the occasional question too. Not the cheapest, among the best.

Posted by anonymous | December 20, 2013

Christine is wonderful

Christine was able to identify my needs shortly after we met. She guided me with great results. I have recommended her already. She did a great job.

Posted by Georgia | December 16, 2013 | Divorce & Separation

Christine Gale - Review

If you are reading this post, unfortunately you are probably in an undesirable situation and in need of an attorney. For many of us the court system and all that entails with it, is unfamiliar territory. It can be quite daunting or even a bit intimidating for anyone trying to address a legal issue.... My personal legal issue was my divorce (with a child involved). My attorney was Mrs. Christine Gale. Attorneys tend to have a bad reputation and trust me I spent enough time in the court room to understand why. However, Mrs. Gale in my strongest opinion is an exception to the negative stigma that shadows her career field. She recognizes that something whether it is physical, emotional, or mental got you to this point; and to the best of her ability she will get you through it as expeditiously as possible. If you want someone with integrity, a tenacious advocate, and will handle your case as amicable as possible; I highly recommend Mrs. Gale. She is very passionate in what she does; which I believe drives her motivation to positively represent her clients. Best of luck, -Georgia-

Posted by Jennifer | December 16, 2013 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Terrific representation!

Ms. Gale was an excellent attorney. She was very knowledgeable and gave me good insight into the issues at hand. She was very professional in court and was able to think quickly during trial to ask all the right questions. I would highly recommend her!

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Christine Denese Gale's Lawyer Endorsements

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Tiffany Newton

Family lawyer | Mar 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Christine is a zealous advocate for her clients. She cares about getting the best results for her client."

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Deborah Kinney

Divorce and separation lawyer | Mar 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Christine is one of the most gifted family law attorneys I've ever met. Christine is compassionate, kind, and a zealous advocate for her clients. If I was every getting divorced, I would want Christine to represent me."

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Emily Reyes

Family lawyer | Mar 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Christine is professional and knowledgeable attorney. She represents her clients with the highest amount integrity and professionalism."

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Alex Wimmer

Unknown lawyer | Jul 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Tracy Izquierdo

Unknown lawyer | Jun 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Theodore Gilbert

Unknown lawyer | Jun 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Robert Deters

Unknown lawyer | Jun 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Marjorie Worth

Unknown lawyer | Jun 18

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Kelly Lancaster

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jan 20

Relationship: Co-worker

"Not only will you get a knowledgeable attorney, but also one that truly cares about her clients."

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Michelle Gehris

Family lawyer | Dec 12

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I have worked with Christine for four years and would trust her handling any one of my cases with any one of my clients. Christine understands the potential stress involved in any family law case and is keen to remove that burden from her clients' shoulders immediately. She is someone who truly cares about her clients and their future well-being after the case leaves the court system. She is a true asset to our law practice and to those clients she helps."

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Thomas Spencer

Family lawyer | Dec 12

Relationship: Co-worker

"Christine cares as much about her client's circumstances and difficulties, and shows as much compassion for her clients, as anyone I have met. She is an exceptional family law practitioner."

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Tiffany Newton

Family lawyer

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Emily Reyes

Real estate lawyer

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Deborah Kinney

Real estate lawyer

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Theodore Gilbert

Unknown lawyer

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Tracy Izquierdo

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Alex Wimmer

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Robert Deters

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Marjorie Worth

Unknown lawyer

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Michelle Gehris

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Kelly Lancaster

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Francisco Botto

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Thomas Spencer

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Experience

Rating:  8.1 (Excellent)

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Attorney, Gehris & Associates, LLC

2010 - 2014

Associate, Botto Gilbert Gehris Lancaser, P.C.

Associations

McHenry County Bar Association

Illinois State Bar Association

Education

N/A

University of Iowa College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

N/A

University of Iowa

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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