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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

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3.8 /5.0

41 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | Compassion

Posted by seydou Gueye | April 12, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Most compassionate, honest , Fair, and hardworking attorney Ever.

Kathryn B Abele saved my life and taught me what it meant to be an officer of the court. This compassionate woman jumped in my case when everyone else backed off on me considering the seriousness of the allegations of my case. My vicious and nasty Ex wife and her attorney accused me of molesting my ...biological daughter after I held them in contempt of court for obstructing my parenting time two days prior to EX making the molestation allegation as a tactic to take me out of the picture. They were asking a life ban for contact with my six year old daughter. they frivolously filed a DVPO both in carolina and in Wa. I witnessed my six year old coached by the mother and be questioned by detective and medical professionals for something that I never ever imagined in my life. Kathryn walked with me and had my back and never failed to pick up my phone calls or get back to me even after work hours. With tenacity and professionalism she demolish the lies orchestrated by Ex and her lawyer in court. The judge ruled at my favor and called out EX and her lawyer on their nasty lies and their tactic as a retaliation and wit to win sole custody which would allow Ex to continue receiving hefty monthly child support and not participate on my long distance transportation fees. Thanks to Kathryn I still continue to actively play a fatherly role in my daughter's life and continue to be the father I was called to be. Kathryn My daughter and I owe you life, and thank you again for everything . FYI, Dan, Amy and the other staff members , I haven't forgotten your support through this case.

Posted by Esmeralda | February 20, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Best Custody lawyer

Kathryn took my case in less then weeks before my court hearing. I was turned down by multiple attorney's with all odds against me. I won full custody of my children thanks to her hard work and dedication. She worked tirelessly and efficiently through my case. Ensuring she knew every detail. She ma...de me feel like my case was her top priority and kept me updated on everything with full explanation. She gave me the hope ,strength and courage I needed standing before the court. When we presented in court she was always a step ahead. She has great knowledge of child custody cases and knows the system well. She is by far the best attorney out there!!!! Thank you Kathryn !!!

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.

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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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