Biography:
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. Unlike many other practitioners, Laura limits her caseload in order to ensure optimal representation. She is currently accepting clients.
Education:
Seattle University School of Law - Seattle, Washington
- Juris Doctorate
Gonzaga University - Spokane, Washington
- B.A., Political Science, Philosophy
- Honors: magna cum laude
Professional Associations:
- Washington State Bar, Member
- King County Bar Association, Member
- QLAW
Volunteer Work:
- Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA)
- Pasado Safe Haven - assisted with drafting the 2020 animal cruelty amendments; testified in front of the legislature and senate in Olympia, Washington.
- Animal Control Academy - volunteer teacher
Recommendations
- I hired lawyer to represent me on my parenting case. I represented myself for a little bit and lost every time I went to court. Laura was very understanding and nice when we met. Once she started working with me, finally everything started changing and she was able to write and tell the court eve...
- I worked with Laura on my Divorce case. She was very thorough in her explanations of the typical process. I also appreciated her when we were reviewing documentation and she was able to interpret all the jargon to make sure I understood what I eventually agreed to. While we didn't have to go to t...
- I had a pretty nasty divorce from a very difficult and abusive spouse. If I were a more religious person, I would have probably sought to hire an exorcist before turning to an attorney. Luckily I ended up working with Laura and that got me to where I needed to be. Laura was very supportive, strat...
- Laura represented me in my divorce and custody case. It was a nasty divorce and my ex was trying to use the kids to hurt me. My ex lied to the court and tried to get a restraining order against me. Laura got it dismissed and then helped me get primary custody of my kids. I can't recommend her eno...
- Laura is extremely knowledgeable and professional. She showed great attention to detail and was able to provide very helpful expertise. I really felt like I was a priority which can be difficult to come by. If you are looking for a capable, intelligent lawyer for your legal needs, I definitely re...
- Laura is a very personable, intelligent, and responsible advocate, that provides the highest standard of representation for her clients. You can tell she actually cares about her clients and will go out of her way to ensure that clients receives the best service possible. I highly recommend Laura...
- Laura is completely dependable and thorough with her work. She is very respectful and has great communication skills. Her ability to work in a timely and caring manner is tremendous. I really appreciate her patience and professionalism. I would totally recommend Laura to friends and family. Hones...
