Gloria Finn Porter

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Gloria Finn Porter

5.0
Rating: 8.8

Licensed for 30 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Spokane, WA
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, Criminal Defense ... +2 more

1309 W Dean Ave Ste 100, Spokane, WA

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About Gloria

Biography

Established Washington Trial Attorney - Call (509) 822-5908

Established Washington Trial Attorney - Call (509) 822-5908

Established Washington Trial Attorney - Call (509) 822-5908

Established Washington Trial Attorney - Call (509) 822-5908

Established Washington Trial Attorney - Call (509) 822-5908

Established Washington Trial Attorney - Call (509) 822-5908

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 30%

30%
Family 25%

Family Law: Dissolution, Child Custody, Child Support Criminal Law: State and Federal Criminal Dependency Actions: Child Protective Services, Foster Parent / Guardianship Issues.

32 years

25%
Child Custody 20%

20%
Criminal Defense 20%

20%
Juvenile Law 5%

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 30 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1995

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Gloria Finn Porter

1309 W Dean Ave Ste 100, Spokane, WA, 99201-2018

gloriafinnporter.com/

Gloria Finn Porter's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

31 Client Reviews

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Posted by M. Smith | November 05, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Family Law

I would not go through the divorce process without Gloria. Several of my friends ended up financially bankrupt because of their divorce settlement. After being married for 23 years, I thought I would be facing a severe penalty of working 2 jobs for the rest of my life to maintain my lifestyle and pay... for spousal support. My ex-spouse hired an Attorney with a reputation that truly scared me. She explained the divorce process and several possible outcomes and questioned my reasonable expectation for settlement. At the end of the day, an agreement was reached with terms that I felt comfortable with. I honestly believe I would not have gotten these terms without Gloria. She ensured that I ended up with the deal I was willing to accept. Divorce is scary in and of itself but having an Attorney that you’re not one hundred percent confident with is terrifying. Hire Gloria and sleep at night.

Posted by anonymous | February 24, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Devoted to her clients

I couldn't leave a better review for an attorney. Gloria took my case when I was in the middle of a mess months behind. Within days she had her network of attorneys, doctors and professionals working with me to counter the many false allegations. Although her network is incredible her biggest strengt...h is her courtroom presence. And I wouldn't trade that at any cost. When she was needed Gloria devoted huge amounts of time including weekends to my case with personal attention that I had not experienced before. I am positive hiring Gloria was the right move for me and I feel I am in good hands.

Posted by anonymous | April 30, 2015 | Divorce & Separation

BEST ATTORNEY: Tough, no non-sense, YOUR advocate

Background: I was suddenly faced with a divorce (no kids) and had no idea what to expect. I did an online search and came across many attorney firms in Spokane. I interviewed three attorneys before meeting Gloria. Gloria had been referred to me by an employment law firm. I met Gloria and never l...ooked back! Here’s what you need to know about Gloria: Trustworthy: She is up front and honest about what you can 1. Expect from her and 2. Expect in the next steps of your case. I never felt as if she didn’t have MY best interest in mind. I heard many times “the only ones who win in divorce are the attorney’s”, I never felt as though Gloria took advantage of my situation or was “winning” for her own personal gain. I trusted Gloria and over the course of 8.5 months she continued to retain my trust as MY advocate. Responsive/Kept me informed: She is always (add italics to always!) available. I know she juggles many clients successfully. I appreciated that I could call or text her. If there is a detail that is important to you, she will make it a priority to inform you immediately. Knowledgeable: Gloria has an immense amount of knowledge in regards to cases, case law, judges, commissioners and other attorney’s. It’s very clear she is passionate about understanding and applying her field of study. She is well articulated, quick on her feet and doesn’t forget a detail. Flexibility: I cannot stress this enough! Gloria worked with my work schedule and particularly before/after work hours and weekends for our meetings. During such a difficult time, it was appreciated I could keep some normalcy with my work schedule and still meet the needs of moving forward in my divorce. Advocate: She’s going to truly be your advocate, supporter and champion for your situation. In addition to the legalities of my situation, she was also able to assist me with keeping my emotions in check. Reminding me of the things we had within our control and the things we were working towards. She is a very compassionate attorney who has a no nonsense bedside manner. If my situation involved kids, I would especially want Gloria as my advocate. Other Details: You’ll love her engaging personality (I promise, even amidst a storm you learn these things!), her dogs, and Lizzy. I hear she’s “expensive” but when you are fighting for a new chapter in your life… you want someone who will FULLY advocate for YOU, not the attorney’s paralegal/assistant. Trust me; you want the person who is most knowledgeable and available to you – Gloria is. Gloria IS the best.

Posted by anonymous | May 25, 2014 | Child Custody

the one you can trust

I have a lot of experience with lawyers since my issues seemed impossible to rectify. I have been through the courts with 2 different "reputable" attorney's; I went through 10's of thousands of dollars before I finally found Gloria. I got lucky with a recommendation to use Gloria Porter. I must say t...hat from my experience, this female attorney was the most honest, experienced, straight forward, determined and knowledgeable attorney that produced results for me that I thought would never happen. I am a father who received SOLE LEGAL & PRIMARY PHYSICAL CUSTODY of my daughter, which does not happen often in the WA State Court System. Gloria was the angel for my daughter and I; she knew what was right and put her heart and pristine skill into my case- because she cares. I never found an attorney that cared so much about what was right for her client and used her skill to fight for it. Glorias performance is one of a kind, because I have been sold so many promises from other attorney's that I truly thought would get it done-- sadly, minimal results at the cost of big bucks is what I experienced over the last 3.5 years. I had court a few weeks ago when this all came true, and I am on cloud nine that I have my little girl full time in good hands, where she should be. I could talk about how organized Gloria's law ethic combined with her experience, intelligence and history with the courts made me comfortable, but the truth of the matter is her passion for law was the driving force that gave me the results I have today. There is nothing more important then our children and Gloria brought my daughter back to her home with me; I am willing to talk more about my experience because I vouch for this elite lawyer with all my heart.

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Thomas McGarry

Family lawyer | Mar 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I do not practice in the areas of law that Gloria practices, so when I have a client who needs representation I have to refer them to another attorney. I do not hesitate to refer people to Gloria because I can be confident that they will receive the best representation possible. That's important because when I refer a client, I want to make sure that client is happy with the referral. I would give her five stars if I could."

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Experience

Rating:  8.8 (Excellent)

Honors

2022

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2021

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2020

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2019

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2018

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2013

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2012

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2011

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2010

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2002

Gonzaga Law School, Myra Bradwell Award

Work Experience

1998 - Present

Attorney, Gloria Finn Porter, P.S.

1994 - 1997

Attorney, Spokane County Public Defender's Office

Education

1999

Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College

1994

Gonzaga University School of Law

1991

Cumberland University

Languages

English

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