Christine Lynn Gallagher

Christine Lynn Gallagher

4.7
Rating: 8.8

Licensed for 27 years

Family Lawyer at Spokane, WA
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Adoption ... +2 more

1821 West 5th Avenue, Suite 101, Spokane, WA

About Christine

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Family 50%

16 years

50%
Adoption 10%

16 years

10%
Child Custody 10%

16 years

10%
Child Support 10%

16 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 300-325 per hour

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 27 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1998

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in California for 24 years

State: California

Acquired: 2001

Inactive

No misconduct found

Licensed in Illinois for 27 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1999

Retired

No misconduct found

Location

Gallagher Law Office

1821 West 5th Avenue, Suite 101, Spokane, WA, 99201

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Christine Lynn Gallagher's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.7 /5.0

42 Client Reviews

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Showing 6 - 10 of 18 reviews | Child Custody

Posted by George | January 25, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Experienced, efficient, skilled and caring!

I could not have hired better representation. Being a former attorney myself, I am familiar enough with the spectrum of talent out there and Christine is simply top-notch. Look no further. If she decides to take your case, be assured you have the best family-law attorney in town. My ex had le...ft town and relocated 2+ hours away with our beautiful 9mo son after struggling with months of severe depression. She refused visitation and her goal was to simply get rid of me, broke and with no plan to care of our son appropriately. I was devastated. Hiring Christine was the best thing I could have done. In a matter of days, we had an emergency hearing -even amongst COVID -and I had temporary orders in place to see my son. In the ensuing months, she was there every step of the way through two more hearings, each time gaining ground for us. I was able to maintain regular visitation with my son several times a month and was grateful. Every detail was addressed by Christine and her staff and nothing was left to chance. My ex refused to communicate or mediate and forced us into a trial. To be honest, I was somewhat cynical of the process going in, especially since my ex had relocated. She had since moved in with her parents and admittedly created a stable home for herself. I expected only to keep what I had gained in our hearings, or with luck pick up some more visitation. I thought my child support would probably increase a bit. I was wrong. Christine completely dominated our short trial and NAILED IT! I was granted full joint custody (shared parenting) 50/50 right down the middle. We got absolutely everything we asked for, and then some. My child support was even adjusted dramatically downward due to a true shared parenting plan. My now 18mo son is spending his first full week at home with me and it is simply amazing. He is loving every moment of it. Thank you Christine!

Posted by Jordyn | March 10, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Just stop looking and hire Christine

I’m sure you’re reading this review after scouring the internet searching for a good family law attorney. Well I’m telling you to stop, and just call Christine Gallagher. I hired Christine for my parenting plan case and my child support modification; and she was helpful, responsive, and most importan...tly got me what I wanted on both. And if you are familiar with law at all, you know a good lawyer can be ruined if they have a terrible paralegal; and Christine’s paralegal Rachel is down right fabulous. Rachel is very knowledgeable and kind. You seriously will not find a better team. I would recommend them over and over again.

Posted by Hayden | December 12, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Amazing Attorney

Christine and her staff are exceptional at what they do. I have worked with her for over two years through my ongoing divorce and custody issues and she is always supportive, professional, extremely prompt with her response time, and gives excellent advice. Her staff is equally as helpful. We had ...to go to court on multiple occasions and she was always thoroughly prepared and brought her A game and every hearing we went to was successful. I would recommend Christine to anyone dealing with a family law issue and have done just that, I have had friends hire her also. She is an excellent attorney.

Posted by Tom | December 12, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

I couldn't have asked for a better attorney.

Christine has been amazing from the start! I hired Christine to represent me through a difficult divorce and she is now still representing me through an even more difficult custody case. She and Rachel (her paralegal) have always been kind, compassionate, understanding and have taken the time to expl...ain everything to me every step of the way. They respond to my calls and emails and answer my questions very quickly. They are both very knowledgeable of the law and the entire legal process. Christine has always been honest with me and has prepared me for what may happen next with each hearing even when it wasn't what I wanted to hear. She has never filled me with false hope or empty promises but has fought hard for me since the day that I became her client. I am very thankful that Christine took my case and that she is my attorney.

Posted by PH | August 19, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Christine knows her business

I went to see Christine for a child support/custody issue after trying to do the process myself. Christine took all the ends and incompletes and did her magic. Everything was done in a timely manner and she presented me with some options I hadn’t thought to include. She kept me up to date on my ca...se status and provided me itemized updates on billing charges. Her staff was extremely professional as well. I would use Christine again, without hesitation, for any family law issues. She’s awesome!

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Jennifer Wofford

Family lawyer | Jul 27

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. She is phenomenal and poised. She genuinely cares about her clients and is passionate about her cases and the law. She knows her stuff and is amazing at what she does."

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Karen Schweigert

Family lawyer | Sep 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Christine is a classy and skilled attorney. She advocates for her clients in a professionally aggressive manner. I refer clients to her with confidence."

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Heather Hoover

Family lawyer | Aug 01

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Ryan Poole

Family lawyer | Jul 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Christine "gets it" as an attorney. She never loses sight of her client's best interest, and will always work to see things through to the best result possible. She is caring, tough and fair - a great combination."

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Kelly Padgham

Family lawyer | Jun 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. It is clear that Christine cares deeply about what she does, and her clients have the benefit of a lawyer who doesn't treat them like a job. She is a strong advocate who gives 100%."

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Alan Green

Family lawyer | Sep 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. I have had the pleasure of working with Chistine on several matters over the last few years, and she is always professional, agressive, yet courteous, and exhibits compassion for her clients. I highly recommend Christine Gallagher for handling any issues related to family law in the Spokane area."

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Norma Tillotson

Family lawyer | Sep 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Christine Gallagher combines professionalism and ethics with her understanding of the difficult and trying situations in which her clients often find themselves. She truly serves her clients well."

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Experience

Rating:  8.8 (Excellent)

Honors

2011

Certificate of Recognition and Appreciation, Spokane County Bar Association Family Law Section

Associations

2011 - Present

Solo and Small Practice Section

Member

2010 - Present

Washington Women Lawyers (Spokane County chapter)

Member

2009 - Present

Spokane County Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

1998 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Member

Education

1998

Gonzaga University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1995

California State University, Chico

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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