$ 360-360 per hour
Kiona Gallup
About Kiona
Biography
My clients and their lives are not a "game" to play in court - I will never treat them as such. I provide competent, compassionate representation. My personal experiences with domestic violence and family law proceedings give me deep insights into how a practice can help people. I am dedicated to providing competent representation, tailored to an individual’s specific needs. My experience as a pro tem court commissioner has allowed my skills as an attorney to flourish, all to the benefit of my clients.
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Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Washington for 8 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 2017
No misconduct found
Location
Gilson-Moreau & Associates, P.S.
410 Bellevue Way SE, Suite 104, Bellevue, WA, 98004
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Posted by anonymous | June 04, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Family
Preys on DV victims; makes promises not kept; sabotages cases to drop them without notice
I had the same awful experience as Penny. She preys on DV victims, sabotages the case (the opposing counsel someone knows…), and then drops an already challenging family court case without any discussion. The court notice of withdrawal will arrive in the mail and if you try to get in touch with her,...
Posted by Rebecca | January 21, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Experienced, saavy, listens to understand, works for resolve
I got an excellent divorce settlement. The attorney responsible was retired when the ex-husband began short-paying, late-paying and then not-paying spousal maintenance. My eml reminders and requests for pmt got creative excuses, unkept promises of pmt and then silence. NEEDED, an experienced, saavy ...
Posted by anonymous | May 02, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Family
family law expert
We are so thankful we found Kiona Gallup after having different family law representation. Kiona is effective and thorough. She listens, treats clients with the utmost respect and honestly advises whether it makes sense to take legal action or not in a given scenario. Our family law matters took plac...
Kiona Gallup's Lawyer Endorsements
"Kiona is a hardworking and detail oriented attorney who is well versed in family law matters. She is an experienced attorney and court commissioner, and she provides top notch legal services to those seeking family law representation."
"I endorse this lawyer. She represents her clients well, both in court and in negotiating resolutions. Her experience and reputation has allowed her to sit as a pro tem court commissioner."
"I met Kiona in an incubator program that supported the development of our law firms. Kiona is an excellent attorney and a compassionate advocate for her clients. I would recommend Kiona to anyone with a family law issue."
"I often consult with Kiona and she is always competent, compassionate, and giving. My most trusted colleagues and I have all found her to be refreshingly practical and down to earth."
"Kiona is an exceptional family law attorney. I’ve had the pleasure of mentoring and working with Kiona. I love hearing her opposing opinion on cases. Her lawyering skills and ethics far exceed her years and those I’ve experienced from other attorneys. Kiona works tirelessly for her clients and focuses on her clients well-being and interests. She is a bright, compassionate and caring attorney. It’s amazing to watch her work!"
"Kiona is very knowledgeable about family law matters. She fights hard for each of her clients and works tirelessly for each one of them."
"I was recently in court and watched as Kiona was able to resolve a short-notice emergency family law matter that required her to appear with minimal notice and preparation. I was extremely impressed with her ability to adapt and confidently argue for a positive outcome for her client. I highly recommend reaching out to Kiona if you have a family law matter!"
"Kiona is a great attorney and potential clients should definitely consider her. Many attorneys have problems returning phone calls or answering a clients questions, but you will not have these issues when you hire Kiona. She is rapid to respond, and cares very much that her clients UNDERSTAND what is going on with their case. I very much endorse this attorney."
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Experience
Honors
2022
Pro Bono Publico Honor Roll, Washington State Supreme Court
2021
Pro Bono Publico Honor Roll, Washington State Supreme Court
2020
Pro Bono Publico Honor Roll, Washington State Supreme Court
2019
Pro Bono Publico Honor Roll, Washington State Supreme Court
2018
Pro Bono Publico Honor Roll, Washington State Supreme Court
2017
Pro Bono Publico Honor Roll, Washington State Supreme Court
Work Experience
2023 - Present
Associate, Gilson-Moreau & Associates, P.S.
2022 - Present
Commissioner Pro Tempore, King County Superior Court
2018 - Present
Owner, Community Advocates Northwest
2017 - 2017
Of Counsel, Brumley & Hull, PLLC
2017 - 2018
Associate, Law Offices Of Molly B. Kenny
Associations
2024 - Present
Washington State Bar Association, Family Law SectionExecutive Committee Member
2023 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationYoung Lawyer Liaison
2023 - Present
King County Bar AssociationCommittee Member - Judicial Candidate Evaluation
2023 - Present
King County Bar AssociationCommittee Member - Judiciary & Litigation
2017 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationMember
2017 - Present
Pierce County Bar AssociationMember
2017 - Present
King County Bar AssociationMember
2017 - Present
Puyallup Tribal CourtMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Nguyen v. Thirani
Upheld on Appeal
Parenting Plan Modification
Won modification at trial
Parenting Plan Establishment with DV
Client granted primary custody with adequate DV restrictions
Education
2016
Seattle University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2011
Trinity Lutheran College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2024
WSBA 2024 Family Law Mid-Year
Flipping the Table: From Litigator to Neutral
2023
DRAW Annual CLE
Informal Family Law Trials (GR 40)
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
What can I do I'd I believe a family member is being vindictive and causing problems and lies to cps ?
28 Apr 2020
Q&A
Do my summer visit have to be in week blocks or can they be broken into days?
07 May 2019
Q&A
How do I get my kid back with a hebuis corpse ?
13 Oct 2018