About Stello Gates Legal Group
Built on a foundation of integrity, excellence, and unwavering commitment to justice
Who We Are
Trusted Counsel for Life’s Most Difficult Moments.
When your future, your family, or your freedom is on the line, you deserve attorneys who are responsive, strategic, and genuinely invested in your outcome.
At Stello Gates Legal Group, we represent clients throughout the Lowcountry in Family Law, Criminal Defense, and related legal matters with a practical, personalized approach. Whether you are navigating a divorce, custody dispute, criminal charge, or other major legal challenge, our goal is simple: protect your interests and help you move forward with confidence.
Experienced. Accessible. Results-Driven.
Our Core Values
These fundamental principles guide everything we do and shape our approach to serving our clients and community.
Justice
We are committed to upholding justice and fighting for what is right, ensuring every client receives fair representation.
Integrity
Our practice is built on honesty, transparency, and ethical conduct in all our professional relationships.
Client-Focused
Every decision we make prioritizes our clients' best interests and long-term success.
Excellence
We strive for excellence in every case, leveraging our expertise to achieve the best possible outcomes.
Why Choose
Stello Gates Legal Group?
Legal Representation Built on Trust.
Legal issues are personal. Choosing the right attorney should be too.
At Stello Gates Legal Group, we believe clients deserve more than case numbers and generic advice. We take the time to understand your situation, explain your options clearly, and build a strategy tailored to your goals.
We are proud to serve individuals and families across Charleston, Berkeley, and Dorchester Counties with compassionate counsel and strong courtroom advocacy.
Our Leadership Team
Meet the experienced attorneys who founded Stello Gates Legal Group and continue to lead our firm with vision, expertise, and dedication.
Michael Stello
Founding Senior Partner
Education: Charleston School of Law, J.D.
Specialties: Family Law, Family Law Mediation, Criminal Law, Business Formation, and Estate Planning
Emily Gates
Founding Managing Partner
Education: University of Tampa
Specialties: Criminal Defense, Family Law, and Guardian ad Litem
Our History
A Lowcountry Firm with Deep Local Roots
Stello Gates Legal Group was founded on a shared commitment to providing skilled legal representation with integrity, professionalism, and personal service.
Our attorneys combine courtroom experience with a practical understanding of the challenges clients face during some of the most stressful periods of their lives. We know that legal issues do not happen in a vacuum — they affect families, careers, finances, and peace of mind.
That is why we approach every case with preparation, responsiveness, and genuine care for the people we represent.
Experience the Stello Gates Legal Group Difference
Join the hundreds of clients who have trusted Stello Gates Legal Group with their most important legal matters. Let us put our experience and dedication to work for you.