The Law Office of Giovanna Gallo

The Law Office of Giovanna Gallo

Reviews Summary

The law firm receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with most clients praising their professionalism, efficiency, and helpfulness across various legal services like divorce, bankruptcy, immigration, and citizenship. Many highlight the team's responsiveness, clear communication, and ability to simplify complex processes. A few mention specific attorneys for their expertise and patience. One negative review criticizes poor customer service and a rude consultation experience, but this is an outlier among the predominantly 5-star ratings. Clients frequently recommend the firm for its reliability and comprehensive support.

About This Listing

Tax Preparation
Tax Planning
IRS Representation
International Tax
Cross-border Taxation
Bilingual Services

Who Can Work with a CPA?

Individuals seeking tax prep, retirement planning, or financial advice
Small business owners needing bookkeeping, payroll, or tax compliance
Freelancers and contractors with 1099 income or complex returns
Couples planning finances together or managing joint returns
Investors with capital gains or rental property income
Anyone looking for year-round financial guidance and peace of mind

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Documentation Bring your most recent tax returns, income details, and any financial concerns
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Government-issued ID for verification
Tax documents (W-2s, 1099s, investment summaries, etc.)
Receipts or logs for deductible expenses, donations, or mileage

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Features

Tax Preparation
Tax Planning
IRS Representation
International Tax
Cross-border Taxation
Bilingual Services

Contact Information

Address

468 Third Ave

Chula Vista, California 91910

Hours

Sunday Closed
Monday 9AM-6PM
Tuesday 9AM-6PM
Wednesday 9AM-6PM
Thursday 9AM-6PM
Friday 9AM-5PM
Saturday Closed

Customer Reviews

Lawyer Gallo assisted me renewing my permanent resident card. Rosi was very kind throughout the whole process. My card had already expired but they were able to provide me with an extension so I can still travel. I am thankful for the services provided by this office. I recommend them for all legal needs. I will now be applying for Global Entry with them.

My wife and I declared bankruptcy chapter 7. Attorney Gallo and her team helped me during the process. Now they are helping me renewing my residency. I recommend their legal services.

Attorney Gallo assisted me with my bankruptcy. Her team guided me through the process. They made it easy for me and answered all my questions. I recommend attorney Gallo and her team for all your legal needs.

This Law Firm is the absolute best! Ali was extremely helpful! Took his time explaining the dual citizenship process. He had to amend my birth certificate, make the appointment with the Mexico consulate. I highly recommend him and this Law Firm!

I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to Attorney Gallo and her law office. Their dedication and diligence in providing me with family law legal services were exceptional. From her knowledgeable staff to her commitment to my case, I truly appreciate all the hard work that went into assisting me. I never felt alone on this journey; she was with me every step of the way. I strongly recommend Attorney Gallo and her legal team for all your legal needs!

Attorney Gallo and her team helped me file for bankruptcy. All of my debts have been discharged in bankruptcy chapter 7. Process was smooth and quick. Thank you

Ali went above and beyond our expectations for a notary. He gave us the sort of help he would expect from a lawyer, and saved us all kinds of problems down the road as a result. You can definitely trust your documentation issues to him without any worries.

I arrived to Attorney Gallo?s office confused and troubled. I had been served with divorce paperwork. I still remember the peace I felt during my first consultation. The team explained the process of a divorce and made me realize there was nothing to worry about. I recommend Attorney Gallo?s team when undergoing a divorce.

My bankruptcy was fast. Attorney Gallos team provided me with confidence and were honest and transparent during the process. Thank attorney Gallo and her team.

Ali helped me with my Global Entry / Sentri process. Made the process very simple and gave me clear instructions for my interview. I recommend them for all your legal needs including. They are a great team.

My bankruptcy was succesfull. I took some time to gather my documentation but as soon as I delivered the information requested, attorney Gallo opened my case. I recommend attorney Gallos team for your legal needs.

Ali was fantastic. We had issues with our documents and he fixed them while I went and got a cup of coffee Next Door I felt like I was in the greatest hands with something so important in my life.

Attorney Gallo's team including Rosi and Ali and Angie helped me and my family become Permanent Residents. we are thankful for her and her team. I recommend them for all immigration needs.

100% recommend the Law Office of Giovanna Gallo. Her and her team took make case of custody and followed up with such professionalism until the case was completed solved in our favor. Her team always answered any questions that I had right away. Thanks Giovanna Gallo

Giovanna and her team were incredibly helpful in guiding me through a challenging legal situation. In the end, she helped me reach my goals, and I really appreciated having someone knowledgeable to rely on during the process. Thanks to Ali as well for pushing things forward at the office. I am grateful for the support from everyone there. Congratulations!

Attorney Gallo helped me and my family with our living trust. Ali helped us in obtains our sentri card. All of our legal needs are taken care y this office. We appreciate them.

Attorney Gallo helped me with my childs birth abroad process. Her team does immigration cases and i recommend them greatly. I will be coming back. Thank you.

Attorney Gallo and her team helped me obtain power of attorney for my son. They are patient with you and answer your questions.

Very good service help me with my divorce and costudy of my children would recomend and will go back for futere work

I appreciate all the help from the law office of Giovanna Gallo. They assisted me with a difficult case from 2022-2025. I was able to come out of the case with everything I asked for. Thank you again for your amazing service!

Came in here looking to do a summary of dissolution and not even a week passes and everything has been filed and processed, very quick service I recommend them all the way !!!

I am finally a resident of USA, Attorney Galll and Rosi helped me with my immigration case. I will become a citizen with her in the future.i recommend this team.

Great experience they helped me a lot with my case and everything went very smooth I appreciate there time very recommend.

They helped me acquire my dual citizenship. Process was incredibly smooth. Service was friendly and responsive.

Attorney Gallo divorce me in 4 months. I recommend her team. Thank you

Very satisfied with Attorney Gallo?s service. They helped my husband and I discharge all of our debts with a bankruptcy.

Attorney Gallo has been helping me with my legal needs since 2014. My family and I are thankful.

good experience obtaining my family?s double citizenship. smooth and transparent process

Informative law firm, they helped my husband and I with our bankruptcy chapter 7. Thank you

Excellent service and fast delivery Best attorney for civil cases The staff is great as well 100 percent recommended

AMAZING!!!! The whole team was incredible. Seriously, cannot recommend enough. They helped me with my divorce, they were super affordable compared to other places and they helped me with all of my agreements!! They also had my best interest and always responded when I reached out. My divorce was faster than other people that I know of, and they helped me prevent loosing what was mine during separation. They also acted super fast. I contacted them December 23 to submit my divorce before the holidays and they

The Law office of Giovanna Gallo were very instrumental in helping me settle my case. All through my process I was kept very informed with the steps that were needed to get a positive result with my case. I would like to send a special thanks to Ali for helping me with the specific details involved with my case. He was very informative and very professional through all of our interactions. He is a great asset to the Giovanna Gallo team.

Excellent and very profesional service! All the staff members are very corteous and knowledgable

Terrible service. Delayed my divorce process severely. Missed court dates. Terrible preparation, it's written in my court documents. When it's all said & done, wasn't sure if this law office worked for me my ex wife. They actually gave her ideas on what to do. She represented herself. & they gave her legal advice. Waste of time. Waste of money. Everything they did I could have done myself & I honestly think I would have had a better result, without giving the ex wife her next course of action. I would NOT r

my divorce is finally concluded. i got spousal child support, and attorney fees orders with attorney gallos help

Lawyer Gallo assisted my family with my living trust. I recommend them for your legal needs.

My wife and I did a bankruptcy with Attorney Gallo. Her team is very helpful.

It was very helpful and they making sure that they answer all your questions.

Attorney Gallo and her Team are Absolutely Incredible! They helped me win a Family Law matter and made the entire process for me very easy to deal with since it was my 1st time seeking legal counsel for anything. Attorney Gallo and Ali were both incredible with every step that was took during this case. I would recommend Attorney Gallo and her Team to anyone. They are all Superstars and they will definitely be my law firm for any future legal matters. God Bless The Law Office of Giovanna Gallo!

My family and I are very pleased with the service of the whole team. We were attended to greatly, and I cannot be happier with the results. Thank you for doing exactly what was expected. 100% recommended.

I was sent to this Attorney by pre-paid law, for social security disability she charged me $75, initial consultation. I continued with her through covid, I gave her office ample notice, of my hearing and wanted to consult with her. She knew nothing of the case had to thumb papers, check computer, even then giving me worthless advice in a rude and abrasive way, in front of my wife and me. I soon discontinued her services, her office personal was superb, I wish I never met her, and wasted my time.

Very satisfied with the service that I received with my divorce. Thank you for the time, effort and support the divorce was able to come to a conclusion very fast in a matter that was convenient for me. I'm very grateful for lawyer Giovanna?s fast responses in my emergencies. Really recommend her services.

I got very satisfied, I would describe them as a professional and attentive team in work.

For the second time in the last 15 years I used The Law Offices of Giovanna Gallo and I could not be more satisfied with the outcome. For all business needs I highly recommend Giovanna and her team. Thank you Ali for making the setup process for my LLC effortless and seamless.

Excellent service. They answered my questions while helping me obtain full legal and physical custody of my child. Thank you Attorney Gallo team.

They helped my son with his immigration case. Very recommended

The worst customer service experience I have ever had and the attorney was very rude, condescending and made me feel stupid. My appt was at 4:00pm and they collected my consultation fee as soon as I walked in. I waited 20 min in the lobby while I heard people talking and someone came out at 4:24pm and I told him I was still waiting. He laughed and said they were in a meeting. He finally walked me to the attorney and she didn't even say hi and the consult was only 15 mins I paid for 30-1hr. She was rude, tal

Terrible service, they don't solve the cases and charge you too much. You claim them and call and they don't answer. I don't recommend this lawyer, they don't work!

Attorney Gallo team helped with my immigration case. And they also got my sentri card. I appreciate their help. I recommend they for your legal matter like divorcie and immigration.

They took care of me quickly. Explained the benefits of a prenuptial agreement. I really liked how their office looked. Thank you Giovanna Gallo team.

Quick and easy apostille service with a great and friendly staff

Very good experience with Attorney Gallos team. They helped me with my legal matters divorce and apostilles.

Attorney Giovanna Gallo helped me with my immigration case in obtaining my visa. I recommend them with your immigration and family law matters.

Atty Gallo helped with my bankruptcy case. Great experience with her team.

Helpful staff, first time visiting the office, stop by to notarized a document. I'm definitely coming back in the future. They also practice family law and immigration law.

I have been in 7 hospitals for the past 14 months with my son. Suddenly I received a call from San Diego, from my aunt (mom?s sister). She had a terrible need that I come to take care some legal matters, because is 89 and not doing good. . It was URGENT. My husband in Houston Texas found the legal firm of Giovanna Gallo. We researched and reviewed her legal firm and felt very comfortable to call to make an appointment. However, I had only few days to be in San Diego and go back to Houston to be with my son.

I got divorced being represented by Ms.Gallo. Her team helped during the process by answering my concerns. I recommend them.

I had a great experience with my divorce process. Everyone was very helpful & informative. Ali & Carolina we're awesome With all of my questions and response time. Thank you Giovanna Gallo Team

My divorce was a smooth process thanks to the Attorney Giovanna Gallo. The whole team answered my questions and followed up with my doubts. Thank you Giovanna Gallo and her team. I will be back to start my immigration case with Attorney Gallo.

SUPER QUICK AND EASY! Plus Ali was super helpful and always willing to explain. They were always available and it helps that they speak spanish as well!

They are nice people and they helped me with my legal services. I would give them 10 stars if possible. Thank you Lawyer GiovannaGallo team

the lawyer team of Giovanna gallo is very Profesional. miss rosa orosco exelente she is good. assistant. and Profesional

I'm happy with the good service provided by Atty. Gallo and her team. Thank you for the help ??

The lawyer took an interest in my situation, she helped me to file child support while I was in Mexico. She took care of everything, I pretty much just had to go sign and wait for it to be approved. They are fast and reliable and trustworthy.

Just grateful for Mrs Giovanna Gallo and her team they fought hard for everything I asked for and were super patient with me even when going through a hard in the middle of this case . . . I am Forever grateful to her and her team

They really help me out with my divorce case team was great. Highly recommended you need a lawyer this is the one. They do anything possible to help you out

Attorney Gallo?s team helped me with my divorce. I recommend them for your legal needs.

I've work with this company for about 20 years, my experience is highly satisfactory, they are polite and professional.

I had a great experience with Giovanna and her team. I do recommend them for ant divorce paperwork.

My experience with attorney Gallos team was great. I was more than satisfied with her legal advice during my divorce.

Great and fast service! Thank you

Very exited with my new citizenship !! They really are EXPERTS shout to Ali for his GREAT SERVICE!! Ty again all

Excellent service from Attorney Gallo and her team. Helped us with my living trust.

Good experience with my divorce process

I was able to get my questions answered in regard to my child's birth abroad process. They took their time to explain in detail. Thank you.

They always help me with my legal services. i recommend them.

Just take your money and don't even call back. - Seems like the receptionist is in charge of your case without any profesional communication or minimal response. - Don't forward emails and jeopardize the status of your case. - I would not recommend and highly encourage you to look out for other options. - I have to call every week and ask for Gallo and simply always unavailable.

Their legal team is great.

They help me with some free information over the phone thank you for that so I thought to give four stars

They helped me with my divorcio at a timely matter.

Very professional and informative.

Excellent service!! she was kind enough to call me personally and listen to my son's case with patience. she explained everything i highly recommend her !!

Great legal services provided by Attorney Gallo and her team.

Finally done with my divorce! Took sometime but attorney Gallos team helped me throughout it.

Excellent service and attention always answered all my questions and my divorce was successful. Thank you Carolina, Ali and Giovanna I really appreciate it ??

It took a little bit more time than I was expecting due to no fault of the attorney's office and everything else ran very smoothly

They did great job in my case thanks for everyone

They guided me through the whole process of my divorce any questions I had they were always there to help

Frequently Asked Questions

What qualifications should I look for in a CPA?

Look for a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license, which ensures they’ve passed rigorous exams and meet state requirements. Check for relevant experience in your industry, additional certifications like CFA or CMA, and membership in professional organizations like the AICPA. Verify their credentials through state licensing boards.

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Use online directories like the AICPA, CPAverify, or state CPA societies. Search platforms like Yelp or Google for local CPAs with reviews. Ask for referrals from business associates, friends, or financial advisors. Local chambers of commerce can also provide recommendations.

What’s the difference between a CPA and an accountant?

A CPA is a licensed professional who has passed the CPA exam and met state requirements for education and experience. An accountant may lack this certification and could have varying levels of expertise. For complex tasks like tax audits or financial reporting, a CPA is typically more qualified.

How do I know if a CPA specializes in my needs?

Ask about their experience with your specific financial needs, such as tax preparation, small business accounting, or estate planning. Review their website or LinkedIn for case studies or client testimonials. Inquire about their client base to ensure they handle similar financial situations.

Should I check a CPA’s reviews before hiring?

Yes, reviews provide insight into a CPA’s reliability, communication, and performance. Check platforms like Google, Yelp, or the Better Business Bureau for client feedback. Look for patterns in reviews, but verify their authenticity, as some may be biased or outdated.

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Visit your state’s Board of Accountancy website or use CPAverify.org to check a CPA’s license status. Confirm their license is active and check for any disciplinary actions or complaints. This ensures they’re in good standing and meet professional standards.

What questions should I ask during a CPA consultation?

Ask about their experience with your financial needs, fee structure, availability, and communication style. Inquire how they handle tax filings, audits, or financial planning. Ask for references or examples of similar work to assess their expertise and fit.

How much should I expect to pay for a CPA’s services?

Fees vary based on location, services, and complexity. Basic tax preparation may cost $150-$500, while business accounting or audits can range from $1,000 to $10,000+. Request a detailed fee structure upfront and compare quotes from multiple CPAs.

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Yes, many CPAs offer remote services through secure online platforms for document sharing and virtual consultations. Ensure they use encrypted tools for data security. Remote CPAs can be effective if they understand your local tax laws or business regulations.

How do I assess a CPA’s communication skills?

During consultations, evaluate their ability to explain complex financial concepts clearly. Ask sample questions about taxes or financial strategies and note their responsiveness and clarity. Good communication ensures you understand their advice and fosters a productive relationship.

What red flags should I watch for when screening a CPA?

Beware of CPAs who guarantee specific tax refunds, lack a valid license, or have disciplinary actions on record. Avoid those with poor communication, vague fee structures, or negative reviews highlighting unethical behavior. Always verify their credentials independently.

Should I choose a CPA from a large firm or a solo practitioner?

Large firms offer more resources and specialized teams but may charge higher fees. Solo practitioners often provide personalized service and lower costs but may have limited availability. Choose based on your needs, budget, and preference for personalized attention.

How often should I meet with my CPA?

For individuals, annual meetings for tax preparation may suffice. Businesses may need quarterly or monthly check-ins for bookkeeping, tax planning, or financial reporting. Discuss your needs upfront to establish a meeting schedule that aligns with your financial goals.

Can a CPA help with both personal and business finances?

Yes, many CPAs handle both, but confirm their expertise in both areas. Ask about their experience managing personal taxes and business accounting simultaneously. Ensure they can balance both without compromising attention to your specific financial needs.

What should I do if I’m not satisfied with my CPA?

Discuss concerns directly with your CPA to resolve issues. If unresolved, check your contract for termination terms. Seek a new CPA by researching reviews, credentials, and referrals. Request your financial records to ensure a smooth transition to a new professional.

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