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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
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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 6 reviews | Trustworthiness

Posted by anonymous | December 09, 2022 | Hired Attorney

sad walking mental illness that steals your money

This attorney was paid almost 50k and only made things worse. She yelled at the judge. She has no credibility in the legal community and is only a liability to the person that hires her. She received PPP loans during COVID. She was hostile, unhelpful and a complete and utter sham as an attorney. ...Google Kathryn Abel animal noises and believe EVERYTHING you read on the internet about her. She cares about the money and that's it.

Kathryn Abele

Replied last December 10, 2022

I wish I could say this is my client but alas I cannot. I would love to have made $50k recently but I did not. Also every client I have ever had would never misspell my last name. I am sure this is from an opposing party that just lost his request for custody because I know my client's very well and have not heard anything negative at all. Get hugs all around. Last thing--I have never yelled at a judge and am very respected in my legal community.

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 anonymous | June 07, 2021 | Ethics & Professional Responsibility

Read up on her sordid past.

I urge you to look into this woman's own legal history before hiring her. The legal documents describing her utterly bizarre and wildly disrespectful antics in court (leading to her being temporarily disbarred for a year) will leave you in disbelief, and show her true colors. Google her name + "anima...l noises." No joke. This is real information that people need to know first.

Kathryn Abele

Replied last June 07, 2021

This person was and is not my client. This review is from the husband of an opposing party who emailed me on June 6th to tell me all about my past and that I should not be able to represent the father of his step-daughter in a potential case of contempt. I tell every new client of my past and have no issues with any court or judge and the judge who said those things apologized to me in person so judge me for yourself. I work hard for all my clients and as anyone can see the only people who have put up bad reviews are opposing parties and their spouse so I feel secure in my place as the father's attorney.

Posted by Radek | February 23, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Amazing Attorney that cares about helping her client and not the money. Highly recommend Kathryn Abele.

I couldn't be happier with Kathryn Abele. What an amazing attorney. She cared about me and not the money. I knew I made the right decision when Kathryn told me that she would only drop me if I lied to her. She doesn't care about money. Money was always the last thing we talked about. Kathryn di...dn't want a huge retainer. That also showed me she cared about me and not the money. Kathryn charged me $2000 for my divorce AND to get a DVPO dismissed. Not only did I completely win my divorce and my ex wife got $0 from me I also kept all of my property without having to split anything with my ex wife but Kathryn also got my DVPO completely dismissed because Kathryn proved that the only reason my ex wife got the DVPO was to gain leverage in the divorce. I couldn't be happier with Kathryn. If you want someone that cares about YOU hire Kathryn. I also spent a little time reading through her reviews. I noticed a 1 star review from someone named Jessica on 02-22-2021 the same day we got our final divorce papers. Hmmmm my ex wifes name is Jessica. And my ex wife just lost everything she was asking for. I am willing to bet that the 1 star review came from my ex wife Jessica. The reason I say that is because my ex wife wanted 10k in lawyers fees. Not only that but before I even hired a lawyer I offered my ex wife money to pay for any fees if she would just stop lying and we ended our marriage civily. Jessica didn't want that. Jessica wanted to fight. And she went and lied and got a false DVPO. Coincidence....I dont think so. So please don't listen to the review from Jessica on 02-22-2021. It is a false review and a lie. So if you want an attorney that cares about you and not what's in your wallet and will go over and beyond without asking for more money, hire Kathryn Abele.

Posted by Hunter Timmons | September 13, 2015 | Hired Attorney

HONEST AND CAPABLE

Kathryn is the most honest attorney I've ever dealt with. When I heard she was suspended because her bar association didn't believe she told the truth when she filed a report on a cop tripping her I was appalled--not because I believed Kathryn would do that--but because someone wouldn't believe s...he was writing the truth when she wrote the report. I found Ms Abele to be forthright in her approach, while she's kinda different than the average woman, and completely truthful to me about what should happen in my case and what was happening with her. I, as her client, believed that justice would prevail for this wonderful person but it has not and I am sad for the system now because it has lost a great attorney. I want everyone who reads this I would recommend Ms Abele despite having a "suspension" on her record because I believe her and she has no incentive to lie but if a cop trips someone and it gets reported certainly would. It is my understanding that a witness saw the trip but somehow he wasn't believed either.

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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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