Gael was a military wife in her prior life. She graduated San DiegoState College with an economics degree. As a single Mom, Gael raised her 9 year old daughter while attending LawSchool.

Upon completing LawSchool, Gael worked for the KernCounty public defenders office.
 

It was her first job and she fell in love with criminal law. Gael married Melvin and they moved to the Central Coast 2½ years ago. Her daughter lives in Santa Maria and their family is very close.