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 1 - 5 of 18 reviews | Child Custody

Posted by Theresa Newbry | October 12, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

The best attorney in Spokane

A lawyer that will surpass all expectations. Christine was hired by us after we left Kara Hill for incompetence. We were in a bind and feeling hopeless. Christine stepped in, no questions asked and got to work. She is not only professional, she knows the law inside and out and her staff is also there... to back that up. Her office is impeccable and she makes time to talk to you and walk you thru all of your questions and concerns. Rachel is the office manager and we had a lot of communication with her. She is knowledgeable and professional. Anytime we had a question or concern she would answer us promptly. In the courtroom, Christine is not one that backs down, she has her facts, and she knows how to handle herself with any judge or commissioner. We had to endure a trial. Christine prepped us by organizing our documents, preparing us to testify, gathering evidence and explaining legal procedures and strategy. She made a very high stressful situation seem very easy and we knew she would protect us. She did. She would tell us “Don’t worry, I won’t let anything happen to you” and she didn’t. We had complete faith in her and the job she would do. Not only did she successfully win our trial, we gained a new found friendship and we have the utmost respect for her not only as a competent lawyer but as a beautiful human being. She, along with her staff made transitioning from another law firm seem less and our trial and everything leading up to it flawless. We are forever grateful to Christine for not only the job she did in court, but for getting our family back.

Posted by Brady Newbry | October 12, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Extremely knowledgeable and professional

Christine Gallagher was exceptional and I highly recommend her for handling your family law cases. Our family had a very complicated case that unfortunately the previous attorney (Kara Hill)had made worse with their incompetence. The professionalism of Christine is second to none, even her office ...help Rachel and Joanne maintain her high standards. Christine was exceptional in communicating with us every step of the way. When we had questions about certain aspects of the case instead of taking offense to asking a question, she listened and then would patiently explain everything in detail to us. Both my wife and I had been through nasty divorces and child custody battles and so much had changed since we ourselves had been in the courtroom. Thankfully Christine was more than understanding with our questions and expertly and professionaly would explain them and put any fears we had at ease. Christine is definitely a no nonsense attorney with the confidence backed by knowledge as if she's been an attorney for 100 years. Christine embraced our daughters trama and fears through this whole experience and comforted all of us even when we thought things were never gonna come to fruition through all the hard work our daughter had done. Christine is masterful in her profession and was able to help us achieve our goals through the entire case, including Trial. Thank you Christine.

Posted by anonymous | November 08, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Wonderful, personalized guidance with attention to detail

I found Christine Gallagher so wonderful to work with. I had full confidence in her knowledge and professionalism. She is very attentive to detail while always keeping the big picture and end goals in mind, all the while looking out for my best interests. She genuinely cares about her clients and was... readily available to me when I had questions or concerns, even on a weekend. Christine gave me full confidence that the end resolution would be satisfactory (or better, in my case) and I never felt alone going through this difficult process of divorce. She is also a huge proponent of children and is always keeping their best interests in mind. A friend recommended Christine to me, and I will be recommending her without reservation to anyone who needs her services. Thank you Christine!

Posted by Sierra | August 05, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Phenomenal team of attorneys

I cannot say enough positive things about Christine Gallagher and Elenor White! They are both incredibly knowledgeable, caring, dedicated and passionate attorneys, who work tirelessly for their clients. My case was extremely messy and challenging, but they dove in headfirst and never hesitated to d...o whatever was needed to support my case. I chose to hire Christine after a negative experience with a prior attorney, and couldn’t be happier with my choice. I chose Christine because I needed someone who would be willing to fight for me and for my children, and that is exactly what she did. Little did I know at the time that I hired her, that I would have the extremely fortune of working with a team of TWO amazing attorneys who passionately advocated for me both in and outside of the courtroom. They were excellent at communicating and kept me apprised of what was happening throughout the process. They answered all of my questions and took the time to really understand my situation and to decide how they could best support me in my case. They were honest and upfront about the realities of my situation, but were incredibly empathetic and kind as well. If you are looking for truly exceptional legal representation, Christine and Ellie are just that! I am extremely grateful to have them in my corner and cannot recommend them enough!

Posted by Margaret | April 02, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Professional, Considerate, and Grounded

From the first day of my separation with my partner and the beginning of our custody journey, Christine was a lifeline for me. She was realistic, reasonable, and she always let me know the facts of the situation. I was always given the information I requested in a timely manner and even when I had st...ressful moments, the office was there for me, answering my many calls and concerns. I felt that I had a clear understanding of not just my case, but of the custody system within Spokane County and how it had an effect on my specific circumstances with my son. Christine is an experienced professional and a choice that I am thankful for and remember everyday when I'm with my son. Her paralegal, Rachel, was an absolute hero for me. These women were and are tireless advocates. I consistently share Christine's name with people here now and cannot recommend her highly enough.

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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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