Gina Maria Costello

Gina Maria Costello

3.4
Rating: 8.2

Licensed for 24 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 24 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

3.4 /5.0

56 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 16 reviews | Responsiveness

Posted by Darcy | January 23, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Gina is a beacon of hope to my family during a very difficult time!

Gina is a beacon of hope to my family during a very difficult time in our life of navigating the legal system. We recently retained Gina for services in regards to a minor medication within a very high conflict parenting plan. From our first meeting Gina she was not only extremely knowledgeable a...bout our ultimate goal within our modification, but she was also highly sensitive to the fact that this situation could be a traumatic experience for our family. Within our very first meeting Gina insisted I put her cell phone number into my contacts and assured me I could contact her anytime If needed anything. Which I have used on more than one occasion. In regards to the litigation process I was incredibly impressed with her ability to defend us with such grace, poise and strength. Gina was incredibly versed in all of the details within my case and I felt fully confident in her ability to obtain justice for me and my family. While we are still in the midst of our litigation process I have 100% full confidence in Gina and believe her tenacity, knowledge of the legal system and passion for her clients will ultimately result in justice for our case. My family and I are eternally grateful for her service and wonderful staff, and I hereby recommend Gina Costello without reservation.”

Posted by anonymous | January 15, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Very negative experience

DO NOT HIRE! Miss Costello represented our daughter in a divorce/custody case. Miss Costello was nearly impossible to communication with, because phone calls were never answered or returned. She was crass, manipulative & verbally abusive. Miss Costello took advantage of our family’s vulnerability dur...ing an acutely stressful time. Spend your money elsewhere.

Posted by Barb | February 18, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Domestic Violence

READ her negative reviews!

Gina has experience in cases like mine that involve domestic violence, but she perpetuates more abuse by victim blaming and shaming. I didn't read her reviews until after I hired her-my mistake! Most of the negative reviews could have been written by me. It became clear that Gina had not prep...ared for my trial, so when I questioned her she withdrew from my case without explanation. I haven't received any billing statements so there was no accounting for billable hours- she kept the entire retainer fee. Among her peers, she has a reputation for missing court, not replying to emails and calls, and being uncooperative. She raises her voice and uses verbally abusive and foul language to her own clients. I hope Gina decides that it's possible to be respectful and respectable, and still be effective in her profession.

Posted by Dmitriy M | February 10, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Best Divorce Attorney

I was searching for a divorce attorney and already interviewed with couple of them. I was not satisfied with any of them until I gave a Call to Gina M Costello, after couple minutes talk, I noticed right away this is my Attorney, I relied on Gina and her great paralegals and office staff for this..., they never disappointed me. This great group of people were there for me every step of the way and always answered my emails/calls in a timely manner. If your case involves a trial, know that Gina will be there to defend you like no one else. I could not have asked for a better outcome for my case, and I owe it all to Gina and her team for being so wonderful through it all. I would highly recommend her as a lawyer to anyone. She is both extremely personable and also very professional. My particular case was filled with extreme conflict. If you have a family law issue call Gina first. You Won't regret. Thank You Gina and your Team

Posted by anonymous | June 18, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Gina Costello took my $5000

PLEASE DO YOURSELF A FAVOR DONT HIRE GINA.Tells a good story to get a $5000 retainer.then when you ask or call about your case you are giving nothing but excuses,yelled at,lied to.she not there to help you as she blame you for all of problems.i thought attorneys were to help you.gina it good at one t...hing taking your money.worst attorney in Spokane,I don’t have any more money to retain another attorney,so I am going to lose case as Gina withdrew from my case.because I called and told her it been 4 1/2 months and nothing as been done.she yells and said to bad it your fault.it my fault for trusting Gina Costello she Crook and needs to sued,but attorney won’t sue one another.

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Family lawyer | Dec 03

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"I endorse this lawyer. Gina is an experienced and knowledgeable family law attorney who can be depended upon to aggressively advocate for her clients."

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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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