Meet Michelle
Michelle was born and raised in the Mohawk Valley. She attended Utica College and Syracuse University, where she graduated cum laude.
Prior to attending law school, she served as a Child Protective Investigator for Oneida and Herkimer Counties. She was assigned to the Child Advocacy Center, investigating sexual abuse, fatalities and serious physical abuse.
After being admitted to practice law in 2009, Michelle opened practices in Flushing (Queens), New York and Utica. When her first child was born, Michelle decided to close the office in Queens and devote her time to the Utica location.
We have grown tremendously over the past decade. Her practice has assisted thousands of clients with a variety of legal issues.
Michelle enjoys spending time with her three children and husband. She is also an avid deep sea fisherwoman.
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Attorney Michelle Gu was the 2020 recipient of the Michael F. Dillion Award for excellence in representing children in family court proceedings. This award is given to one attorney in the Appellate Division, 4th Department, per year. This is a distinguished award reserved for attorneys who provide exceptional representation of children.
