Kathleen Gadalla

Kathleen Gadalla is the founder of Grace Legal Offices, where she passionately practices family and criminal law. Her work is not merely a career choice; it is her calling. Kathleen is devoted to advocating for her clients with compassion and transparency, guided by her Christian faith and belief in treating clients with dignity.

Her expertise in criminal defense and family law was honed during her formative years in practice, even before becoming a licensed attorney. Kathleen gained invaluable experience while clerking and interning at the San Diego Public Defenders office for three years, which she now applies to her clients' cases.

Kathleen earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, with an emphasis in American Politics and a minor in Cognitive Science, from the University of California in Merced. She consistently excelled academically, making the Dean’s Honor Roll for three consecutive years. She furthered her education by obtaining her Juris Doctor from the University of San Diego, concentrating on Criminal Litigation. During law school, she received the Warren Family Scholarship in 2016-2017 and the USD Academic Scholarship in 2015-2016.

Kathleen is honored by the trust her clients place in her during their most challenging times. She finds fulfillment in not only resolving complex legal issues but also in addressing real-life problems that anyone might face. Kathleen values the opportunity to support her clients through tough times and believes being an attorney is both a challenging and rewarding profession.