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 11 - 15 of 27 reviews | Child Custody

Posted by Grant | October 28, 2016 | Hired Attorney

Excellent results

My son, wife, and I were clients of Gina's involved in a child custody case for my grandson and granddaughter. At the start Gina told us we would need to trust her and follow her legal advice in order to have the best results and outcome. My son, being younger and having little understanding of the l...egal system as well as being very worried for the welfare of his 2 children, was sometimes oppositional towards that advice. But Gina was able to get him, with our input as well, to stay the course and ultimately we prevailed and won the case. Had we veered from our attorney's advice and plan I believe we would have lost the case. We can never thank Gina and her team enough for the excellent outcome. We won full custody of both children and this exceeded our expectations. Thanks again Gina.

Posted by Kelly | October 26, 2016 | Hired Attorney

Excellant Legal Representation

I left an abusive marriage about five years ago. My ex-husband was able to get a restraining order against me and take our four children by claiming I was homeless and on drugs. A friend suggested that I contact Gina Costello. After consulting with Gina I hired her. She and her staff were a godsend. ...I was in such a vulnerable state. Gina not only represented me exceptionally well in court but also gave me invaluable advice to keep me safe, help my children to heal and protected me emotionally in court. If I had paid double her fees, it would have been worth every penny and then some. Another thing that I really respect about Gina is the way she brings her values into her business and into the courtroom. Gina is fighting the good fight. I can't say enough good things. I am just so grateful that I found Gina Costello.

Posted by Victoria | October 25, 2016 | Hired Attorney

Amazing woman

Gina has drawn me to her since the day I saw her in the court room working on other cases not mine. At that time I wanted to talk to her about my situation but didn't because IBM super shy person. The day I figured out I needed a lawyer Gina was my first call. Walking into her office I was so surpri...se to see her as this was truly meant to be myb lawyer. Since that day Gina as offered on so much guidance on how to finally finish this awful parenting plan and also help win full custody of my kids as this is a very hurtful case being my ex is a substance abuser. She has helped guided me and protect my kids. Thank you Gina for always being by my side your the best.

Posted by Brock | October 12, 2016 | Hired Attorney

GINA AND HER STAFF ARE THE BEST!!

1 year ago I had almost given up hope of seeing my two kids more than 1 week a month.My kids were in Spokane and I was fighting my case from Boise Idaho.Every other attorney that I had talked to, had told me that there was no way that I would get them.I was told that the only way I would have a chanc...e of getting them more, is if I moved to Spokane.I contacted Gina and explained to her my situation and asked her for her help.Gina told me that she would take me on and help me get my kids back from my ex wife.12 months later, here I am I have full custody of my kids and still reside in Boise Idaho.After everyone else said it could not be done, she said it could and we WON!!!

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

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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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