Gina Maria Costello

Gina Maria Costello

3.3
Rating: 8.2

Licensed for 25 years

Family Lawyer at Spokane, WA
Practice Areas: Family, Domestic Violence, Child Support, Divorce & Separation

101 W. Cataldo, Suite 301, Spokane, WA

About Gina

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Family 45%

Child Custody, Guardianships, Parenting Plan Modifications, Establish Paternity and or just a Parenting Plan, Committed Intimate Relationships (CIR),

45%
Domestic Violence 25%

Domestic Violence Protection Orders, Anti-Harassment Orders, Restraining Orders, No Contact Order, whether you are in need of obtaining one of these or need to be represented against one, I have many years advocating in this area.

25%
Child Support 20%

Establishing Child Support, Modifying an existing Child Support Order, or requesting Post Secondary support

20%
Divorce and Separation 10%

Divorce with or without Children, Legal Separation with or without children.

10%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 25 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2001

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Gina M. Costello & Associates, P.S.

101 W. Cataldo, Suite 301, Spokane, WA, 99201

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Gina Maria Costello's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

3.3 /5.0

59 Client Reviews

Showing 31 - 35 of 59 reviews

Posted by anonymous | September 19, 2016 | Hired Attorney

Can't ask for more she is the BEST

I have worked with many other local Spokane family law attorney's and I can tell you Gina and her staff are the BEST of Spokane. I have had too many law offices to name that do not ever return a phone call or email, I would receive lack of communication, but not at Gina's office. If I emailed Gina or... her staff they return that email in a timely manor with answers. I had a child support modification with a tough argument of why my child's father should have to pay something toward her drivers education, WE GOT IT! If you want an attorney that actually cares about your needs and most important your children's needs call Gina, Hire Gina she is worth every dime and more!

Posted by Miguel | September 18, 2016 | Hired Attorney

Committed to what's right.

I am completely satisfied with Gina and her teams help, support and commitment to my son's and my case. We are not done but I see it turning out great with the backing on Gina Costello

Posted by Michael | September 16, 2016 | Hired Attorney

Horrible Experiece

I hired Gina in January to finish up on a child custody case. 9 months and $5000 later there has been little or no work done on the case. Not a single request sent to the opposing part for any information. One deposition scheduled then cancelled 1/2 an hour before it was supposed to happen, never res...cheduled. Then 60 days before we are supposed to be in trial, she files an notice to withdraw from the case. I found her to be rude and abusive when talking with her, she has cussed out my wife and I over the phone and despite her promises to knowing exactly how to bring this whole thing to a resolution has put us further behind and in a deeper hole than we ever could have imagined. Now even a simple request like did mediation get scheduled and if so when is it scheduled is completely ignored. I finally had to call the attorney I think is being used for mediation and ask their staff if there's an appointment because my attorney can't even respond to that. Hiring Gina was by far the worst mistake we made in this entire process.

Gina Costello

Replied last September 16, 2016

You paid me $2,000 after temporary orders where you lost custody of your child to the other side (prior to my involvement). On the day I entered my Notice of Appearance discovery requests made by the other side were already past due. I charged you 2k to review the volumes of court files in your case to get you in compliance with their written demands served on previous counsel and to appear at your procedural check in-s with the court - status conference. All the while I have returned you calls and your e mails including the questions your wife posed. You have often complimented me and thanked me for getting back to you right away. Your account with me has been past due for some months, the experts have now all recently weighed in and without payment I do not understand what you would like me to do. I wish you nothing but the best in your search for just the right attorney to tell you what you want to hear. Clearly, I am not that person never have been never could be. I thought that was why you appreciated me and I am sorry you clearly do not. GMC

Posted by Joshua | September 12, 2016 | Hired Attorney

Child Custody

My ex decided to serve me with paperwork on a Friday at close of business to go back on a verbal agreement we had over custody of our three children. Me living out of town made it rather interesting and since I only had a couple days to get things together I did some quick research and found Gina Cos...tello and decided to hire her. I'm glad I did because we had to attend an emergency hearing by the following Wednesday and Gina came to the rescue. We have another hearing since that one and it turned out in my favor again. My ex and her lawyer are using every avenue to continue this case and Gina will be representing me yet again in October 2016.

Posted by anonymous | August 03, 2016 | Hired Attorney

Worst lawyer ever

She is a rude and unethical person. She took 3500 dollars and i had her less than a month. She would have her paralegals email me paperwork i had already given them and charge me for it!!! Then when it came to giving my ex a depo she had a date that wasnt even a correct one. She had put a date that w...as a sunday and wrote monday. Then at the last minute she cancelled. Then when i went in to with draw she yelled at me and told me how stupid i was and continued to yell at me til i signed a parenting plan she had drew up. And the parenting plan was completely different than what i had wanted because my ex and i had settled on one and she didnt like it. Then she went on to say that id be lucky if id even see a penny back when she had done absolutely nothing besides draw up paperwork!!! How is that 3500 dollars worth of time in less than a month of having her!!! I would not reccomend this woman. She is aweful!!!

Gina Costello

Replied last August 03, 2016

I get it. Probably the worst position to place your lawyer in is a sudden change of heart about what you want in a custody case. When this involves simply handing over custody of young children to someone who has hurt you, it places them and you in serious danger. You switched directions on me, I thought I had a strong person wanting to get her kids back I was angry to see bad guys win and I am sorry if that seemed as rudeness or pressure. I asked you to sign an amended parenting plan to correct the one you filed yourself initially. I recall the mistaken parenting plan you filed yourself awarded custody to your ex. Further, I wanted to make sure that even if you agreed; otherwise, you could always have the correct one before the court if you changed your mind and wanted to fight. When you hired me within 24 hours I drafted 56 pages of written discovery and served it on the other-side before the dead line. I set a deposition but thought because I was asking for the same information in written form this would not be a productive use of your money. I defended you while one of the most aggressive attorneys in town took your deposition. Afterward while you were in tears I spoke with you at some length about how having a person with a criminal background living in your home will be a problem. I tried to get you out the situation. I tried to give you insight on the impact it would have on your custody case. I also did a background check to determine the criminal activity afoot at the home of your ex- husband's parents. I refunded you over a thousand dollars in unearned fees. Simply, there is a huge difference between two parents getting together and deciding what is best for their children - (mediation), and one person being bullied and in tears willing to simply give up. I tried my best and am sorry you did not appreciate the time I gave you in support and understanding. If a charge on your bill included us sending information to you that was duplicative or simply not right, please contact me and explain. Often we get busy or were provided incomplete information and need to send it back to you for specifics. I recall we had to really move fast on your case because it was already old by the time you hired me. Deadlines had to be met or at least preserved to prepare your case for a Motion to Amend the current orders, but most importantly for trial, if need be. I hope things are moving forward for you in a manner that best suites you and your children. GMC

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Experience

Rating:  8.2 (Excellent)

Honors

2016

Status Conference Attorney of the Year, Spokane County Bar Association, Volunteer Lawyers

2014

Status Conference Advise Clinic, Spokane County Bar Association, Volunteer Lawyers

2004

Small Law Firm of the Year, Spokane County Bar Association, Volunteer Lawyers

2002

Young Attorney of the Year, Spokane County Bar Association, Volunteer Lawyers

Education

2000

Gonzaga University

JD - Juris Doctor

1995

Marquette University

French

Languages

English

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