Laura Helen Fitzgibbon
Exceptional family law representation.
Laura Fitzgibbon is the owner and managing attorney of Malone Legal, PLLC. Originally born in Ireland, Laura has grown up in the Seattle area and considers herself a Seattleite. She received her bachelor's degree in political science and philosophy from Gonzaga University and her law degree from Seattle University School of Law.
Laura has a background in litigation and has spent the majority of her career directly in the courtroom. After graduating from law school, she became a public defender in Island County before switching sides to prosecution. Laura practiced as a criminal prosecutor for several years, which provided her extensive trial and motions experience. During her time as a prosecutor, she was responsible for conducting trainings for law enforcement, conducting trials, making charging decisions, drafting warrants, and representing the public in the courtroom on a daily basis.
In seeking a new challenge, Laura began working in family law in 2019. She gained invaluable experience at Goldberg & Jones as well as Wakefield Legal before hanging her own shingle. Laura has conducted many family law trials and typically appears on family law motions calendars on a weekly basis.
Throughout her career, Laura has appeared in front of countless judges and commissioners to effectively advocate and sharpen her trial skills. By litigating before many judicial officers, she has gained invaluable insight into the judicial decision-making process, which is helpful in developing individual case strategies for clients. Laura has a strong reputation for success and is known amongst her peers for her diligent advoacy and her exemplary work product.
What sets Laura apart from other attorneys is her dedication and compassion for her clients. Laura is a recent mother to a very active toddler, so she understands the significance of child custody disputes. Laura is very communicative and strives to respond to emails and phone call within 24 business hours.
- Divorce
- Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
- Domestic Violence
- Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Victims Rights
- Family Law
- Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
- Free Consultation
- Credit Cards Accepted
- Washington
- Washington State Bar Association
- ID Number: 49767
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- English: Spoken, Written
- Attorney/Owner
- Malone Legal PLLC
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- Owner of Family Law Firm
- Senior Attorney
- Wakefield Legal, PLLC
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- Family Law Attorney
- Goldberg & Jones, PLLC
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- Prosecutor
- City of Bothell Prosecutor's Office
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- Assistant Prosecuting Attorney
- Moberly & Roberts, PLLC
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- Public Defender
- Island Defense, PLLC
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- Seattle University School of Law
- J.D. | Law
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- Gonzaga University
- B.A. | Political Science
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- Honors: Magma cum laude
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- Bucky
- Pasado Safe Haven
- Animal cruelty prevention
- Bucky
- Pasado Safe Have
- Animal Cruelty Prevention
- Academic Achievement
- McKinley Irvin
- Washington State Bar # 49767
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- King County Bar Association
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- Snohomish County Bar Association
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- Animal Control Academy, Animal Control Training, Burien, Washington
- Animal Control Academy
- Taught the 2019 class about animal cruelty states, search and seizure laws and statutes, and investigation techniques.
- SB 6300-2019-20 Animal Welfare, Washington Legislative Committee, Olympia, Washington
- Washington State Legislature
- Provided testimony to convince legislature to pass animal cruelty bill.
- SB 6300 and HB 2317, Senate Law & Justice Committee, Olympia, Washington
- Washington State Senate
- https://tvw.org/video/house-public-safety-committee-2020021362/?eventID=2020021362 Provided testimony to convince senate to pass an amended animal cruelty bill.
- Q. What can you do if your divorce papers say you can claim your child odd years and your ex disregards this and claims her
- A: You can bring them in for a contempt hearing for violating the child support order. In your declaration, I’d attach the email or text messages where your ex made these statements. Please reach out if you need representation!
