Channe Gallagher Coles

Channe Gallagher Coles

also known as Channe G. Coles

5.0
Rating: 7.2

Licensed for 17 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Santa Barbara, CA
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, Alimony ... +3 more

19 E. Mission Street, Suite D, Santa Barbara, CA

About Channe

Biography

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 25%

Divorce and Legal Separation are common matters in family law, but that doesn't mean every case is the same. Channe will focus on the aspects unique to your position and your needs as she guides you through the complexities of your case.

25%
Alimony 15%

Alimony, now referred to as spousal support, is a common area of concern during a divorce. Channe Coles has extensive experience in obtaining spousal support orders, modifying support orders, and even terminating support orders when appropriate.

15%
Child Custody 15%

Channe Coles knows there's nothing more important to you than the health and safety of your child. Channe will help you develop a parenting timeshare schedule that puts your child's interests first.

15%
Child Support 15%

Child support is a growing area of concern for all parents as the cost of living rises. Child support matters can be surprisingly complex, especially for those who are self-employed. Don't make the mistake of being unrepresented.

15%
Domestic Violence 15%

Whether you're a victim of domestic violence, accused of domestic violence, or you want to protect your child from abuse, Channe has extensive and vast experience to work through a multitude of domestic violence scenarios.

15%
Family 15%

Family law encompasses a variety of matters: premarital agreements, divorce, legal separation, child custody and visitation, spousal support (alimony), child support, domestic violence, military divorce, and grandparent visitation.

15%

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 17 years

State: California

Acquired: 2008

Active

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Location

Law Office of Channe G. Coles

19 E. Mission Street, Suite D, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101

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Channe Gallagher Coles's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

5 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | February 9, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent Representation

I have been in a complex child custody battle court case for over 14 years. When I met Channe, She listened to me and immediately devised a plan using her expert knowledge, analytical skills, experience, and passion, so I retained her services. Channe helped me get justice. I admire her responsivene...ss, composure, honesty, and excellent communication skills. She was very sensitive and helpful when speaking with my child and helped convey the truth. Channe’s paralegal and office staff are very helpful, respond quickly, and have excellent customer service.

Posted by Margaret | December 9, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Channe is Responsive and Hardworking

I hired Channe in the tenth hour just before my evidentiary hearing on custody, visitation, and child support. My prior attorney disappeared, and given the circumstances I couldn't push out the hearing and go with the date I had, only a week away. I met with multiple attorneys, but because I had alre...ady been paying for an attorney I was low on funds. I couldn't afford many attorneys' retainers (some asked for $10k-$20k), but Channe's was much more affordable. Channe really went to bat for me and represented me better than I could have imagined. My children are now safe and thriving under the new schedule and I'm receiving more child support than I was previously told I would because she found funds my ex was hiding. Although there was very little time between when I retained her and my hearing, she and her staff were very responsive to my questions and guided me through the process. If I need a family law attorney again, Channe will be my first call.

Posted by Leonardo Ferreira | January 4, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great service

She was amazing and professional, solved my problem (unfair) love her and her team forever! I recommend!

Posted by anonymous | February 12, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

You want Channe Coles on your side.

You want Channe Coles on your side. She and her team are truly amazing. They listen to you and will know your case inside and out, as well or better than you do. I started with 2 other attorneys and the difference was night and day. Channe actually cared about my case and went above and beyond for me.... Channe is smart, quick, confident, knowledgeable and classy. She will fight for you. If you need a family law attorney, you would be lucky to retain her. I will never be able to thank her enough. She won my case above and beyond my expectations.

Posted by E.S. | February 18, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent Family Law Attorney

Channe has been excellent in working with me to get immediate temporary spousal and child support as we get deeper into the complexities of my case. Without her help I don't think I would be able to afford food for myself and my children. She really understands that this is about what is best for the... children, and she is fighting for what is best for them and me. I definitely recommend her to anyone looking for an attorney for anything family law related. My case is complex with children and multiple assets, yet she handles extremely well.

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Experience

Rating:  7.2 (Very Good)

Honors

2008

Graduated Cum Laude, University of West Los Angeles

2006

Witken Award, The Witkin Legal Institute at Thomson Reuters

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Owner / Managing Attorney, Law Office of Channe G. Coles

2013 - 2013

Associate Attorney, McArdle & Associates, PC

2010 - 2013

Associate Attorney, Law Office of Gregory L. Johnson

2009 - 2010

Associate Attorney, L.A. Law Group, Inc.

2008 - 2009

Owner / Managing Attorney, Law Office of Channe D. Gallagher

Associations

2014 - Present

Santa Barbara Women Lawyers Association

Attorney member

2013 - Present

Santa Barbara County Bar Association

Attorney member

2010 - 2013

Ventura County Trial Lawyers Association

Attorney member

Education

2008

University of West Los Angeles School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2004

California State University, Northridge

BA - Bachelor of Arts

2002

California State University, Northridge

BS - Bachelor of Science

Publications

Languages

English

Spanish

Activity

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