About Gwen Christina

Gwen Christina Mathewson is a family law attorney based in Seattle, Washington — She has been licensed to practice law in Washington since 2005. Her firm, Mathewson Law & Mediation, offers services in family law, including divorce and mediation. The firm has offices in Seattle and Port Townsend, Washington — She earned her Juris Doctor from The University of Chicago Law School in 1990.

Prior to that, she completed her Bachelor of Arts in Literature at Yale University in 1986. She also pursued graduate studies at the University of Washington, earning a Master of Arts in English in 1993. In addition to her Washington State Bar membership, she is a member of the Academy of Professional Family Mediators and the King County Collaborative Law.

Her California State Bar membership is currently inactive. Her practice focuses on family law matters, including divorce, mediation, adoption, and prenuptial agreements — She has been recognized by Super Lawyers from 2023 to 2025. She is fluent in English and has been practicing law for over 35 years.

Education

University of Washington School of Law

M.A. (1993) | English

1992

The University of Chicago Law School

J.D. | Law

1987

Yale University

B.A. | Literature

1982

Accepted Jurisdictions

Washington
California

Court Admissions

Washington State Supreme Court State Supreme Court · Admitted 2005

Types of Cases Handled

Family Law Divorce Mediation Adoption Prenuptial Agreements

Legal Services Scope

Litigation Mediation

Professional Associations

Academy of Professional Family Mediators

has membership 2012 - Current

King County Collaborative Law

has membership 2007 - Current

California State Bar Association

has membership (inactive) 1990 - Current

Office Locations

Main Office

 2003 Western Ave. Suite 330 Seattle WA 98121