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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 - 5 of 21 reviews | Professionalism

Posted by Paul | May 29, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Best Attorney I have ever had in my entire life!

I would give her 10 Stars if I could! I have never had anyone fight for me so hard my entire life. She was so Amazing in court, and I was so proud to stand next to her. Natasha her Assistant was Amazing as well and they kept me informed on everything the entire case! My case was an extremely tough on...e and the court ruled in our favor after a masterpiece argument by Kathryn. I am forever grateful, Paul Massey

Posted by anonymous | January 19, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

She is not a lawyer- Dont waste your money

She is a horrible person and horrible lawyer. If you care about your case, DO NOT HIRE HER. All she cares about the money. She dropped off my case, in the middle of the process because she couldn't finish the case.

Posted by Beth | July 17, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Family

Champion of Justice

I am incredibly grateful for the exceptional service provided by my attorney Kathryn Abele. From the very beginning, she showed unparalleled compassion and dedication to my family's case. Her commitment to our cause was evident as she tirelessly fought for us, leaving no stone unturned. What truly se...t her apart was her meticulous research. She went above and beyond, even discovering a relevant law from the late 1800s that was pivotal to our case. Watching Kathryn in the courtroom is truly incredible. Her presence is commanding, and she controls the courtroom with a combination of passion and profound knowledge of the law. Her expertise and confidence shine through in every argument she makes, leaving a lasting impression on everyone present. Her dedication to my case was evident, and her ability to navigate the complexities of the legal system was nothing short of impressive. I felt reassured knowing she was representing my family, and her unwavering commitment gave us the strength to persevere. I cannot thank her enough for her hard work and dedication. If you are looking for an attorney who is not only highly skilled but also passionately committed to justice, I wholeheartedly recommend her.

Posted by Ryan | July 16, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Custody battle against a pathological liar with severe mental issues

I'm in the middle of a custody battle in family law against my child's mother. She has done nothing but make up lies and stories about me and my fiance. Kathryn has done nothing short of fighting hard to ensure I keep my child in my care while we continue the momentum forward in gaining full custody.... Kathryn is no slouch in the courtroom and is very passionate about what she does. I tried to go it alone through ex parte but was failing. Kathryn coached me while she was in the courtroom for another case and helped me get through that mess of a day. Since that day I've had Kathryn as my attorney and it's paying off big time.

Posted by anonymous | June 10, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Not really sure what happened here

The entire process has been confusing for me. I am not a lawyer and have no experience with any of this so I could be mistaken in my review but this whole thing seemed off to me. It seemed like I had good representation but by the end I realized how little was actually done. First I was talked into a...sking for the bare minimum and anytime I asked her to help me go for more I would be dismissed, ignored and no attempt would be made to even try to get what I wanted. It turns out almost all of the evidence and responses I gave her after the custody hearing were not submitted to the court or to my stbex's attorney at all and there is a chance it will not be accepted now unless I can hopefully get a continuance due to how poorly she has handled things leaving me with no idea what needs to be done and how to proceed now that the money for her has ran out. Very little communication beyond telling me what she wouldn't do while telling me I should do everything my stbex wanted without opposition. At this point it seems like I would have been better off learning everything and representing myself. The time in court with her for the custody hearing left a lot to be desired as well. She ignored the physical and mental abuse I went through never bringing it up at all. In preparation for it I was told to simply submit a statement which I did. Later I find I should have submitted the evidence of abuse I have as well but was never told to. I have to warn any person thinking about hiring her that unless you know what should and can be done and have an air tight 100% guaranteed case then stay away. I say this because looking at what my stbex's lawyer has done and tried to do it makes me wonder why she did so little and refused to do so much.

Kathryn Abele

Replied last July 16, 2024

No one ever has an airtight 100% guaranteed case. I have no idea who this client was and can only assume that the court did not believe her and entered an order ruling against what she asked. I know that I have other attorneys and people listen to my arguments in court and specifically come in to hear me speak. I am always prepared but again since this was anonymous I have no way of figuring out who and why this review was written.

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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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