Gina Maria Costello

This is by far the worst experience I have had in dealing with a lawyer, someone with whom I have paid to work for me!! She is the worst person with communicating along with many other things. There were times when the opposing party knew about papers that I supposedly submitted before I even did. He...r paralegal even told me that they can sign per my behalf even when I don't agree with what they had written up. Multiple times I was given misinformation. I would have been much better off representing myself. I have paid/owe this woman close to $6000 for filing paperwork. The worst decision of my life!!!!!!!

My experience with Ms. Costello was lukewarm, at best. She was very difficult to get on the telephone, and seldom would return your calls. She treated us very poorly at first, and even dropped our case. The day she let us know she was dropping us, was 2 weeks before a court hearing. Ms. Costello was ...abrasive, and difficult over the phone, yelling unsubstantiated reasons for dropping our case. She refused to listen to what I had to say, stating she was uncomfortable talking to me any longer. The whole experience was awful! She later (several days) rang me up, and after a very intense conversation (I was very upset), gave a lacking apology for poor communication, and not fully understanding what was going on. At that time she asked us to reconsider her quitting, and put her back on the case. We reluctantly did, mostly due to financial reasons. I never really trusted Ms. Costello after that. She did improve on communication, and she did see the case through. The emotional and financial cost was weighty. It was a TERRIBLE experience, and I'm certainly glad that I no longer have a need for Ms. Costello's services. My opinion is, look elsewhere.

I had to hire an attorney in WA when I was residing in California. Gina was quick in responding to my initial inquiry and the case ran as smooth as possible considering I was in CA, my ex in Italy & our attorneys in WA. Gina and her staff were so helpful and honest about what I was and was not enti...tled to. I was happy to have Gina Costello as my attorney.

(I only gave 1 star, because you need to give a star. Other than that, she deserves NO STARS) I do not recommend this attorney for anyones family cases. My father was told that Gina Costello had many years of experience, yet she was being beaten in court by a rookie attorney. My dad has been nothi...ng but embarrassed in court and she has not communicated with him at all about any of the information. It's more hard for my father because we reside in California and it's not easy for him to be present in court, yet maybe he would do a better job than she would at her own practice. IF SOMEONE REFERS THIS ATTORNEY TO YOU, DO NOT TAKE THAT ROAD. SEEMS LIKE ALL SHE DOES IS TAKE YOUR MONEY AND LETS GO OF THE CASE. "You need an attorney who will not waste your time or charge you money for wasting your time — you need a lawyer who is there for you, and who will represent you skillfully and aggressively. I have been practicing in Spokane, Washington for 10 years, and I know how to keep the state, or your ex-spouse's lawyer, from overpowering you in the legal process. You are not alone." ^That is stated on her website. NOT one word of his paragraph is fact. She has not stood by her word and as an attorney that's the most important thing. **WHEN SHE LEFT ON VACATION SHE DIDNT EVEN VOICE THAT WITH US, INSTEAD WE DIDNT HEAR FROM HER.** UNPROFESSIONAL, UNETHICAL, DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME OR MONEY.