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 - 8 of 8 reviews | Compassion

Posted by anonymous | May 06, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Family

Highly Recommend! She is the best attorney in town!

I had a very complex matter come up after my divorce and I had already contacted several other attorney's including the one that handled my divorce and all of them told me that it was not a family law issue but was a real estate issue. After hiring a real estate attorney and presenting my case in cou...rt I was told by the real estate attorney he could not help me further until I got an order in family court because it was a family law matter. When I met Christine she was kind and compassionate. She took the time to listen to my situation and to really think outside of the box which is what I needed because my case was complex enough that none of the other family law attorney's I had contacted had ever run into a situation like mine before. Her legal assistant Rachel was incredibly smart as well. The most impressive thing about Christine to me was that she called me and emailed me directly. I have worked with several other attorney's and typically they only spoke to me directly at the consult and when I had to go to court. Christine was in direct contact with me leading up to my court case and after. Christine has been the best attorney I have ever worked with. She cares about her clients and she was extremely fair in what she charged me. I do not believe I would have been able to win my case without her and I would highly recommend her.

Posted by Jerrilyn Sanchez | April 20, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Honest, Experienced and Caring

I hired Christine Gallagher to represent me after I was served for divorce and custody. It was actually another well-respected attorney in Spokane that recommended her (couldn't use their services due to a conflict of interest). Christine was absolutely fantastic. She is extremely knowledgeable, gave... me excellent advice along the way, billed very fairly and her experience in and out of the courtroom very much worked in my favor. I couldn't have found a better advocate to have in my corner. Christine was always very direct and honest with me about everything along the way. I also really appreciated how Christine and Rachel (paralegal) always were willing to answer my questions no matter how simple they may have been. Trial was a bit emotional and I began to question whether we were going to be successful and Christine did an amazing job at reassuring me and calming my fears as she knew from her previous experience that my ex did not prove the claims he made. Most importantly, Christine won my case and exceeded my expectations in every way. As grateful as I am for the situation to have finally come to a resolution, I will genuinely miss talking to Christine and Rachel. If you are looking for an honest, experienced and caring attorney to represent you, I would enthusiastically recommend Christine Gallagher.

Posted by Greg | April 17, 2011 | Family

Christine Gallagher's professionalism is above & behond expectations

Having not known much about Christine Gallagher prior to working with her, I was a little bit apprehensive. She came highly recommended from another family law attorney in Spokane. From our first meeting, I quickly realized how professional and passionate she was toward her clients needs. Christin...e's degree in communication was very evident in court. She is both articulate and persuasive in her oral presentation. Christine took on a case that was very difficult to win. She was uprfront from the beginning about my chance of winning. Christine was very good at seeing through lies and was quick to prove it. She doesn't give up. In the end, Christine won my case. There wasn't any doubt in my mind that she wouldn't win. She was very considerate of my childs' needs as well as mine. I highly recommend this outstanding attorney.

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Christine Lynn Gallagher's Lawyer Endorsements

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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

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"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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