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Kathryn B Abele

3.8
Rating: 6.0

Licensed for 23 years

Family Lawyer at Mill Creek, WA
Practice Areas: Family, General Practice

16000 Mill Creek Blvd, Suite 205, Mill Creek, WA

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2015
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About Kathryn

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Family 70%

24 years | 150 cases

70%
General Practice 30%

24 years | 150 cases

30%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 225-300 per hour

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 23 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2002

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Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2015

Location

Abele Law Office

16000 Mill Creek Blvd, Suite 205, Mill Creek, WA, 98012

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Kathryn B Abele's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

3.8 /5.0

41 Client Reviews

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Showing 16 - 20 of 20 reviews | Recommendation

Posted by LOREN | September 03, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Family

THREE FOR THE PRICE OF ONE

Since 2008 I have have not been able to resolve a family law issue. Three previous lawyers were either incapable, incompetent, or both in finding resolution...at a cost of over $15,000. Kathryn fixed the problem saving me $60,000 in over paid day care the custodial parent refused to return. Kathry...n stays focused on the issues, and if you measure your results by return on investment, then invest in her as your legal adviser.

Posted by anonymous | April 03, 2015 | Divorce & Separation

Dropped Me Like a Rock

Ms. Abele represented me in a legal separation, and was generally pretty unresponsive and overall not very helpful throughout that process. Then when the trial separation date ended, I emailed Ms. Abele to let her know that my spouse and an I were going to continue to work on our relationship through... marriage counseling. So she immediately sent a letter to me and the court stating that she was dropping me as a client. My spouse's attorney basically said, "Oh, OK, good, luck, and call me later if it does not work out." But Ms. Abele did no such thing. Apparently if you hesitate for a second and do not immediately file for divorce, she will divorce you. Beware. Would NEVER recommend her to anyone.

Posted by Gabriela | January 27, 2015 | Family

Kathy answered all my questions and very knowledgeable. she knows the law

I was a scared mom with lots of questions Katherine always got back to and answered every question right away. She was very knowledgeable when we went to court she would tell me what exactly the judge would say before the judge said it. I highly recommend her to anyone and aways will. She got me m...ore than I expected and she truly cares about her clients had it shows. Thank you Kathy my kids and I are in dented to you

Posted by Bobbi | June 10, 2013 | Child Custody

Awesome Considerate Family Attorney

Kathryn is a great lawyer and a nice person too. I enjoyed working with her. She is considerate of the client and the costs that might be incurred to the client by her services so she does not recommend any extra stupid things to do that won't help you reach your final goal. She won my relocation... case for me. She tried to keep me out of trial and warned me it was a toss up if we went to trial. However, once I saw her in action in court I was thouroughly impressed adn she just out lawyered the oppossing counsel. I have a friend who is a family law lawyer and he told me the job she did was aweome and I should kiss her feet for the work she did and the outcome she got me. You are definitely in good hands with Kathryn.

Posted by John | January 06, 2011 | Family

Parental Action

Ms Abele was been involved in my case for nearly 2 1/2yrs. She handled all matters of the case well in my opinion. She explained the laws and codes to me and advised me on why something should or shouldn't be done. I trusted her council and feel that my involvement in the family court system was b...etter then if I tried to go through alone. My observations of the interactions between her and her opposing councils was that she was respected by them. She would respond promptly to any messages left, and was very through in her work. And while I will or would gladly use Ms Abele for any future legal representation, it's my hope that I wont have to.

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Alison Ferguson

Family lawyer | Sep 17

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have worked on 2-3 cases where Kathryn was the opposing counsel. Unlike other attorneys I have worked with, she has always been honest in her dealings with me. Kathryn is very passionate and a great advocate for her clients. It's not just about "winning" with her. I recently learned that Kathryn has been suspended from the practice of law for allegedly being untruthful about an incident where she claims a police officer tripped her. First and foremost, I do not believe Kathryn was being untruthful. Second, when she is able to practice law again, I would have absolutely no hesitation in recommending clients to her."

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Hussein Karmali

Family lawyer | Sep 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Kathryn for a few years and she carries herself in the most professional manner possible, and fights very hard for her clients. I would refer her a case without hesitation."

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James Saulsbury

Family lawyer | Jul 03

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Kathryn is an excellent attorney with the highest standard for professional ethics. I have opposed Kathryn on numerous cases over the years and I have always found her to be one of the easiest attorneys to work with. Kathryn is agreesive while at the same time always being fair. I highly endorse Kathryn, she is an outstanding family law attorney."

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Samuel Darling

Family lawyer | Feb 23

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I've faced Kathy as opposing counsel on multiple occasions. She advocates with passion in the courtroom. But she can also be surprisingly facilitative of settlement. I recommend Kathy."

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Jason Benjamin

Family lawyer | Nov 08

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Kathryn is an extremely aggressive advocate for her clients. She took over a very, very difficult case over from me, took it to the Court of Appeals and won and made law that is referred to in most temporary relocation cases every day throughout Washington State. Kathryn will fight to the very end for each and every one of her clients."

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Blair Russ

Family lawyer | Dec 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Kathryn is an attorney that demonstrates an unquestionable commitment to her clients. In advocating vigorously for their rights, she ensures both competent and compassionate representation."

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Experience

Rating:  6.0 (Good)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2015.

Suspension issued in WA, 2015

updated on 10/19/2015

This means the attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.

Sample of Legal Cases

Bay v. Jensen

Appellete Decision in favor of father

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Education

2002

Seattle University School of Law

Juris Doctor

1998

University of Washington

Bachelor of Arts in Geography and History

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