Biography
Gabrielle Clegg is a lifelong Washingtonian. Born and raised among the tumbleweeds of Richland, Washington, she now calls the Emerald City home. She is proud of her Eastern Washington roots and even prouder to be the first in her family to graduate from college. She moved to Seattle to attend Seattle University School of Law and can’t picture herself anywhere else.
Gabrielle found her passion in family law long ago and has spent her career striving to become the best family law attorney she could be. She is well-versed in the complexities and legal nuances of domestic violence, tribal law, mediation, and arbitration.
Interesting Facts
Gabrielle knows that no two cases are the same and specifically tailors her approach to addressing the most pressing needs of each individual client. Her experience gives her the ability to consider all avenues of resolving a case while keeping the unique needs of the client at the forefront of her mind.
Gabrielle’s passion for family law comes from her own experience as a child in the center of a high-conflict custody battle. She believes that being a reliable guide in the divorce process eases the stress on her clients and ultimately minimizes the impact on the children involved.
Gabrielle attended Washington State University in Pullman, Washington. She earned her bachelor’s degree in political science with a pre-law track and minors in philosophy and criminal justice.
Gabrielle earned her Juris Doctor degree at Seattle University. While in law school, Gabrielle zeroed in on her skills both inside and outside the courtroom. She competed at the national level of the American Bar Association Client Counseling Competition and placed 3rd in the nation. She also earned her 40-hour mediation certificate, allowing her to mediate cases and to effectively represent clients at the mediation phase. She was inducted into the National Order of the Barristers, which was awarded to her for her courtroom advocacy.