team-member

Rowena Santos Gargalicana

Oakland, CA

Licensed for 24 years

Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Real Estate

Language

English

About

Rowena Gargalicana is a civil litigator specializing in real estate and family law matters. Rowena has represented individuals in lawsuits in both state and federal courts, as well as in investigations by government agencies. She has the unique experience of having represented plaintiffs and defendants which allows her to appreciate a 360º view of a particular conflict.​This experience led Rowena to develop a family law mediation practice to assist parties with resolving custody, visitation, support and property division issues economically.Before forming G/G, LLP, Rowena represented plaintiffs in civil rights actions, including disability access discrimination and employment discrimination in individual and class action lawsuits against governmental and private entities and public corporations.She was part of the legal teams that litigated against corporation and state entities, such as Macy’s, Target, the State of California of San Francisco, FedEx and UPS, on behalf of customers, employees and the general public to enforce their civil rights for equal access or against discrimination of employees with disabilities.Rowena has been volunteering in her community since the age of 16. Her volunteer activities span working in the pediatric ward at the San Joaquin Valley Hospital, fundraising on behalf of Leukemia research, mentoring young lawyers, providing advice at legal clinics, and serving on the boards of community and legal organizations.If not law, then triathlons. Rowena is a long-time endurance athlete having moved on from marathons to triathlons. Her bikes are fixtures at the law office.

Practices Areas

Real Estate

Language

English

Contact

11 Embarcadero W #145Oakland, CA, 9460711 Embarcadero W #145Oakland, CA, 94607

Office: N/A

Website: N/A

Reviews

Jamie
May 8, 2020

Ms Gargalicana is a very knowledgeable, accessible, highly focused, and judicious attorney. She represented my best interests well in a challenging and time consuming case. I appreciate her great attention to detail, deep knowledge of local and state law, as well as, her kind and caring way.

Kimberly
May 6, 2020

Both Rowena and her partner, Deb, were extremely helpful even before I formally hired them. Rowena was knowledgeable and , responsive when I needed her. I appreciated her straightforward approach; she did not waste my time or money. We also worked well together, which was helpful and added ease to an unpleasant situation. Thank you, Rowena and G/G!

anonymous
July 21, 2016

She has helped me in complicated Rent Control matters and is always available to answer questions at any time. She's diligent, professional, and communicates all details thoroughly

Jovida
October 21, 2010

Rowena assisted me with two different situations. The first was my divorce. There was a lot of tension between me and my ex, so the communication was extra sensitive. Rowena handled a tricky situation with poise and helped neutralize the tension so that we could move forward with the process. She understood the court process and was very clear about what I needed to do, as well as what I could expect. The second situation was a negotiation with my mortgage lender, to credit funds that the loan broker stole when processing my loan. Rowena helped me articulate clearly and accurately what had happened, and the lended credited 100% of the stolen funds to the balance of my loan.

Jamie
May 8, 2020

Ms Gargalicana is a very knowledgeable, accessible, highly focused, and judicious attorney. She represented my best interests well in a challenging and time consuming case. I appreciate her great attention to detail, deep knowledge of local and state law, as well as, her kind and caring way.

Kimberly
May 6, 2020

Both Rowena and her partner, Deb, were extremely helpful even before I formally hired them. Rowena was knowledgeable and , responsive when I needed her. I appreciated her straightforward approach; she did not waste my time or money. We also worked well together, which was helpful and added ease to an unpleasant situation. Thank you, Rowena and G/G!

anonymous
July 21, 2016

She has helped me in complicated Rent Control matters and is always available to answer questions at any time. She's diligent, professional, and communicates all details thoroughly

Jovida
October 21, 2010

Rowena assisted me with two different situations. The first was my divorce. There was a lot of tension between me and my ex, so the communication was extra sensitive. Rowena handled a tricky situation with poise and helped neutralize the tension so that we could move forward with the process. She understood the court process and was very clear about what I needed to do, as well as what I could expect. The second situation was a negotiation with my mortgage lender, to credit funds that the loan broker stole when processing my loan. Rowena helped me articulate clearly and accurately what had happened, and the lended credited 100% of the stolen funds to the balance of my loan.

Jamie
May 8, 2020

Ms Gargalicana is a very knowledgeable, accessible, highly focused, and judicious attorney. She represented my best interests well in a challenging and time consuming case. I appreciate her great attention to detail, deep knowledge of local and state law, as well as, her kind and caring way.

Kimberly
May 6, 2020

Both Rowena and her partner, Deb, were extremely helpful even before I formally hired them. Rowena was knowledgeable and , responsive when I needed her. I appreciated her straightforward approach; she did not waste my time or money. We also worked well together, which was helpful and added ease to an unpleasant situation. Thank you, Rowena and G/G!

anonymous
July 21, 2016

She has helped me in complicated Rent Control matters and is always available to answer questions at any time. She's diligent, professional, and communicates all details thoroughly

Jovida
October 21, 2010

Rowena assisted me with two different situations. The first was my divorce. There was a lot of tension between me and my ex, so the communication was extra sensitive. Rowena handled a tricky situation with poise and helped neutralize the tension so that we could move forward with the process. She understood the court process and was very clear about what I needed to do, as well as what I could expect. The second situation was a negotiation with my mortgage lender, to credit funds that the loan broker stole when processing my loan. Rowena helped me articulate clearly and accurately what had happened, and the lended credited 100% of the stolen funds to the balance of my loan.

Jamie
May 8, 2020

Ms Gargalicana is a very knowledgeable, accessible, highly focused, and judicious attorney. She represented my best interests well in a challenging and time consuming case. I appreciate her great attention to detail, deep knowledge of local and state law, as well as, her kind and caring way.

Kimberly
May 6, 2020

Both Rowena and her partner, Deb, were extremely helpful even before I formally hired them. Rowena was knowledgeable and , responsive when I needed her. I appreciated her straightforward approach; she did not waste my time or money. We also worked well together, which was helpful and added ease to an unpleasant situation. Thank you, Rowena and G/G!

anonymous
July 21, 2016

She has helped me in complicated Rent Control matters and is always available to answer questions at any time. She's diligent, professional, and communicates all details thoroughly

Jovida
October 21, 2010

Rowena assisted me with two different situations. The first was my divorce. There was a lot of tension between me and my ex, so the communication was extra sensitive. Rowena handled a tricky situation with poise and helped neutralize the tension so that we could move forward with the process. She understood the court process and was very clear about what I needed to do, as well as what I could expect. The second situation was a negotiation with my mortgage lender, to credit funds that the loan broker stole when processing my loan. Rowena helped me articulate clearly and accurately what had happened, and the lended credited 100% of the stolen funds to the balance of my loan.

Jamie
May 8, 2020

Ms Gargalicana is a very knowledgeable, accessible, highly focused, and judicious attorney. She represented my best interests well in a challenging and time consuming case. I appreciate her great attention to detail, deep knowledge of local and state law, as well as, her kind and caring way.

Kimberly
May 6, 2020

Both Rowena and her partner, Deb, were extremely helpful even before I formally hired them. Rowena was knowledgeable and , responsive when I needed her. I appreciated her straightforward approach; she did not waste my time or money. We also worked well together, which was helpful and added ease to an unpleasant situation. Thank you, Rowena and G/G!

anonymous
July 21, 2016

She has helped me in complicated Rent Control matters and is always available to answer questions at any time. She's diligent, professional, and communicates all details thoroughly

Jovida
October 21, 2010

Rowena assisted me with two different situations. The first was my divorce. There was a lot of tension between me and my ex, so the communication was extra sensitive. Rowena handled a tricky situation with poise and helped neutralize the tension so that we could move forward with the process. She understood the court process and was very clear about what I needed to do, as well as what I could expect. The second situation was a negotiation with my mortgage lender, to credit funds that the loan broker stole when processing my loan. Rowena helped me articulate clearly and accurately what had happened, and the lended credited 100% of the stolen funds to the balance of my loan.

Jamie
May 8, 2020

Ms Gargalicana is a very knowledgeable, accessible, highly focused, and judicious attorney. She represented my best interests well in a challenging and time consuming case. I appreciate her great attention to detail, deep knowledge of local and state law, as well as, her kind and caring way.

Kimberly
May 6, 2020

Both Rowena and her partner, Deb, were extremely helpful even before I formally hired them. Rowena was knowledgeable and , responsive when I needed her. I appreciated her straightforward approach; she did not waste my time or money. We also worked well together, which was helpful and added ease to an unpleasant situation. Thank you, Rowena and G/G!

anonymous
July 21, 2016

She has helped me in complicated Rent Control matters and is always available to answer questions at any time. She's diligent, professional, and communicates all details thoroughly

Jovida
October 21, 2010

Rowena assisted me with two different situations. The first was my divorce. There was a lot of tension between me and my ex, so the communication was extra sensitive. Rowena handled a tricky situation with poise and helped neutralize the tension so that we could move forward with the process. She understood the court process and was very clear about what I needed to do, as well as what I could expect. The second situation was a negotiation with my mortgage lender, to credit funds that the loan broker stole when processing my loan. Rowena helped me articulate clearly and accurately what had happened, and the lended credited 100% of the stolen funds to the balance of my loan.

Jamie
May 8, 2020

Ms Gargalicana is a very knowledgeable, accessible, highly focused, and judicious attorney. She represented my best interests well in a challenging and time consuming case. I appreciate her great attention to detail, deep knowledge of local and state law, as well as, her kind and caring way.

Kimberly
May 6, 2020

Both Rowena and her partner, Deb, were extremely helpful even before I formally hired them. Rowena was knowledgeable and , responsive when I needed her. I appreciated her straightforward approach; she did not waste my time or money. We also worked well together, which was helpful and added ease to an unpleasant situation. Thank you, Rowena and G/G!

anonymous
July 21, 2016

She has helped me in complicated Rent Control matters and is always available to answer questions at any time. She's diligent, professional, and communicates all details thoroughly

Jovida
October 21, 2010

Rowena assisted me with two different situations. The first was my divorce. There was a lot of tension between me and my ex, so the communication was extra sensitive. Rowena handled a tricky situation with poise and helped neutralize the tension so that we could move forward with the process. She understood the court process and was very clear about what I needed to do, as well as what I could expect. The second situation was a negotiation with my mortgage lender, to credit funds that the loan broker stole when processing my loan. Rowena helped me articulate clearly and accurately what had happened, and the lended credited 100% of the stolen funds to the balance of my loan.

Jamie
May 8, 2020

Ms Gargalicana is a very knowledgeable, accessible, highly focused, and judicious attorney. She represented my best interests well in a challenging and time consuming case. I appreciate her great attention to detail, deep knowledge of local and state law, as well as, her kind and caring way.

Kimberly
May 6, 2020

Both Rowena and her partner, Deb, were extremely helpful even before I formally hired them. Rowena was knowledgeable and , responsive when I needed her. I appreciated her straightforward approach; she did not waste my time or money. We also worked well together, which was helpful and added ease to an unpleasant situation. Thank you, Rowena and G/G!

anonymous
July 21, 2016

She has helped me in complicated Rent Control matters and is always available to answer questions at any time. She's diligent, professional, and communicates all details thoroughly

Jovida
October 21, 2010

Rowena assisted me with two different situations. The first was my divorce. There was a lot of tension between me and my ex, so the communication was extra sensitive. Rowena handled a tricky situation with poise and helped neutralize the tension so that we could move forward with the process. She understood the court process and was very clear about what I needed to do, as well as what I could expect. The second situation was a negotiation with my mortgage lender, to credit funds that the loan broker stole when processing my loan. Rowena helped me articulate clearly and accurately what had happened, and the lended credited 100% of the stolen funds to the balance of my loan.

Jamie
May 8, 2020

Ms Gargalicana is a very knowledgeable, accessible, highly focused, and judicious attorney. She represented my best interests well in a challenging and time consuming case. I appreciate her great attention to detail, deep knowledge of local and state law, as well as, her kind and caring way.

Kimberly
May 6, 2020

Both Rowena and her partner, Deb, were extremely helpful even before I formally hired them. Rowena was knowledgeable and , responsive when I needed her. I appreciated her straightforward approach; she did not waste my time or money. We also worked well together, which was helpful and added ease to an unpleasant situation. Thank you, Rowena and G/G!

anonymous
July 21, 2016

She has helped me in complicated Rent Control matters and is always available to answer questions at any time. She's diligent, professional, and communicates all details thoroughly

Jovida
October 21, 2010

Rowena assisted me with two different situations. The first was my divorce. There was a lot of tension between me and my ex, so the communication was extra sensitive. Rowena handled a tricky situation with poise and helped neutralize the tension so that we could move forward with the process. She understood the court process and was very clear about what I needed to do, as well as what I could expect. The second situation was a negotiation with my mortgage lender, to credit funds that the loan broker stole when processing my loan. Rowena helped me articulate clearly and accurately what had happened, and the lended credited 100% of the stolen funds to the balance of my loan.

Jamie
May 8, 2020

Ms Gargalicana is a very knowledgeable, accessible, highly focused, and judicious attorney. She represented my best interests well in a challenging and time consuming case. I appreciate her great attention to detail, deep knowledge of local and state law, as well as, her kind and caring way.

Kimberly
May 6, 2020

Both Rowena and her partner, Deb, were extremely helpful even before I formally hired them. Rowena was knowledgeable and , responsive when I needed her. I appreciated her straightforward approach; she did not waste my time or money. We also worked well together, which was helpful and added ease to an unpleasant situation. Thank you, Rowena and G/G!

anonymous
July 21, 2016

She has helped me in complicated Rent Control matters and is always available to answer questions at any time. She's diligent, professional, and communicates all details thoroughly

Jovida
October 21, 2010

Rowena assisted me with two different situations. The first was my divorce. There was a lot of tension between me and my ex, so the communication was extra sensitive. Rowena handled a tricky situation with poise and helped neutralize the tension so that we could move forward with the process. She understood the court process and was very clear about what I needed to do, as well as what I could expect. The second situation was a negotiation with my mortgage lender, to credit funds that the loan broker stole when processing my loan. Rowena helped me articulate clearly and accurately what had happened, and the lended credited 100% of the stolen funds to the balance of my loan.

Jamie
May 8, 2020

Ms Gargalicana is a very knowledgeable, accessible, highly focused, and judicious attorney. She represented my best interests well in a challenging and time consuming case. I appreciate her great attention to detail, deep knowledge of local and state law, as well as, her kind and caring way.

Kimberly
May 6, 2020

Both Rowena and her partner, Deb, were extremely helpful even before I formally hired them. Rowena was knowledgeable and , responsive when I needed her. I appreciated her straightforward approach; she did not waste my time or money. We also worked well together, which was helpful and added ease to an unpleasant situation. Thank you, Rowena and G/G!

anonymous
July 21, 2016

She has helped me in complicated Rent Control matters and is always available to answer questions at any time. She's diligent, professional, and communicates all details thoroughly

Jovida
October 21, 2010

Rowena assisted me with two different situations. The first was my divorce. There was a lot of tension between me and my ex, so the communication was extra sensitive. Rowena handled a tricky situation with poise and helped neutralize the tension so that we could move forward with the process. She understood the court process and was very clear about what I needed to do, as well as what I could expect. The second situation was a negotiation with my mortgage lender, to credit funds that the loan broker stole when processing my loan. Rowena helped me articulate clearly and accurately what had happened, and the lended credited 100% of the stolen funds to the balance of my loan.

Jamie
May 8, 2020

Ms Gargalicana is a very knowledgeable, accessible, highly focused, and judicious attorney. She represented my best interests well in a challenging and time consuming case. I appreciate her great attention to detail, deep knowledge of local and state law, as well as, her kind and caring way.

Kimberly
May 6, 2020

Both Rowena and her partner, Deb, were extremely helpful even before I formally hired them. Rowena was knowledgeable and , responsive when I needed her. I appreciated her straightforward approach; she did not waste my time or money. We also worked well together, which was helpful and added ease to an unpleasant situation. Thank you, Rowena and G/G!

anonymous
July 21, 2016

She has helped me in complicated Rent Control matters and is always available to answer questions at any time. She's diligent, professional, and communicates all details thoroughly

Jovida
October 21, 2010

Rowena assisted me with two different situations. The first was my divorce. There was a lot of tension between me and my ex, so the communication was extra sensitive. Rowena handled a tricky situation with poise and helped neutralize the tension so that we could move forward with the process. She understood the court process and was very clear about what I needed to do, as well as what I could expect. The second situation was a negotiation with my mortgage lender, to credit funds that the loan broker stole when processing my loan. Rowena helped me articulate clearly and accurately what had happened, and the lended credited 100% of the stolen funds to the balance of my loan.

Jamie
May 8, 2020

Ms Gargalicana is a very knowledgeable, accessible, highly focused, and judicious attorney. She represented my best interests well in a challenging and time consuming case. I appreciate her great attention to detail, deep knowledge of local and state law, as well as, her kind and caring way.

Kimberly
May 6, 2020

Both Rowena and her partner, Deb, were extremely helpful even before I formally hired them. Rowena was knowledgeable and , responsive when I needed her. I appreciated her straightforward approach; she did not waste my time or money. We also worked well together, which was helpful and added ease to an unpleasant situation. Thank you, Rowena and G/G!

anonymous
July 21, 2016

She has helped me in complicated Rent Control matters and is always available to answer questions at any time. She's diligent, professional, and communicates all details thoroughly

Jovida
October 21, 2010

Rowena assisted me with two different situations. The first was my divorce. There was a lot of tension between me and my ex, so the communication was extra sensitive. Rowena handled a tricky situation with poise and helped neutralize the tension so that we could move forward with the process. She understood the court process and was very clear about what I needed to do, as well as what I could expect. The second situation was a negotiation with my mortgage lender, to credit funds that the loan broker stole when processing my loan. Rowena helped me articulate clearly and accurately what had happened, and the lended credited 100% of the stolen funds to the balance of my loan.

Jamie
May 8, 2020

Ms Gargalicana is a very knowledgeable, accessible, highly focused, and judicious attorney. She represented my best interests well in a challenging and time consuming case. I appreciate her great attention to detail, deep knowledge of local and state law, as well as, her kind and caring way.

Kimberly
May 6, 2020

Both Rowena and her partner, Deb, were extremely helpful even before I formally hired them. Rowena was knowledgeable and , responsive when I needed her. I appreciated her straightforward approach; she did not waste my time or money. We also worked well together, which was helpful and added ease to an unpleasant situation. Thank you, Rowena and G/G!

anonymous
July 21, 2016

She has helped me in complicated Rent Control matters and is always available to answer questions at any time. She's diligent, professional, and communicates all details thoroughly

Jovida
October 21, 2010

Rowena assisted me with two different situations. The first was my divorce. There was a lot of tension between me and my ex, so the communication was extra sensitive. Rowena handled a tricky situation with poise and helped neutralize the tension so that we could move forward with the process. She understood the court process and was very clear about what I needed to do, as well as what I could expect. The second situation was a negotiation with my mortgage lender, to credit funds that the loan broker stole when processing my loan. Rowena helped me articulate clearly and accurately what had happened, and the lended credited 100% of the stolen funds to the balance of my loan.

Jamie
May 8, 2020

Ms Gargalicana is a very knowledgeable, accessible, highly focused, and judicious attorney. She represented my best interests well in a challenging and time consuming case. I appreciate her great attention to detail, deep knowledge of local and state law, as well as, her kind and caring way.

Kimberly
May 6, 2020

Both Rowena and her partner, Deb, were extremely helpful even before I formally hired them. Rowena was knowledgeable and , responsive when I needed her. I appreciated her straightforward approach; she did not waste my time or money. We also worked well together, which was helpful and added ease to an unpleasant situation. Thank you, Rowena and G/G!

anonymous
July 21, 2016

She has helped me in complicated Rent Control matters and is always available to answer questions at any time. She's diligent, professional, and communicates all details thoroughly

Jovida
October 21, 2010

Rowena assisted me with two different situations. The first was my divorce. There was a lot of tension between me and my ex, so the communication was extra sensitive. Rowena handled a tricky situation with poise and helped neutralize the tension so that we could move forward with the process. She understood the court process and was very clear about what I needed to do, as well as what I could expect. The second situation was a negotiation with my mortgage lender, to credit funds that the loan broker stole when processing my loan. Rowena helped me articulate clearly and accurately what had happened, and the lended credited 100% of the stolen funds to the balance of my loan.

Jamie
May 8, 2020

Ms Gargalicana is a very knowledgeable, accessible, highly focused, and judicious attorney. She represented my best interests well in a challenging and time consuming case. I appreciate her great attention to detail, deep knowledge of local and state law, as well as, her kind and caring way.

Kimberly
May 6, 2020

Both Rowena and her partner, Deb, were extremely helpful even before I formally hired them. Rowena was knowledgeable and , responsive when I needed her. I appreciated her straightforward approach; she did not waste my time or money. We also worked well together, which was helpful and added ease to an unpleasant situation. Thank you, Rowena and G/G!

anonymous
July 21, 2016

She has helped me in complicated Rent Control matters and is always available to answer questions at any time. She's diligent, professional, and communicates all details thoroughly

Jovida
October 21, 2010

Rowena assisted me with two different situations. The first was my divorce. There was a lot of tension between me and my ex, so the communication was extra sensitive. Rowena handled a tricky situation with poise and helped neutralize the tension so that we could move forward with the process. She understood the court process and was very clear about what I needed to do, as well as what I could expect. The second situation was a negotiation with my mortgage lender, to credit funds that the loan broker stole when processing my loan. Rowena helped me articulate clearly and accurately what had happened, and the lended credited 100% of the stolen funds to the balance of my loan.