Noelle Angela McLean

Noelle Angela McLean

4.9
Rating: 8.4

Licensed for 32 years

Family Lawyer at Kelso, WA
Practice Areas: Family, Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce & Separation

415 S 3RD AVE, P O BOX 757, Kelso, WA

About Noelle

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Child Custody 25%

33 years

25%
Child Support 25%

33 years

25%
Family 25%

My practice is solely devoted to domestic relations cases - dissolution, custody, parenting plan and child support modifications, and paternity. I do not handle adoptions, meretricious relationships, guardianships or prenuptial agreements.

33 years

25%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 450-450 per hour

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 32 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1993

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Location

Noelle McLean PS

415 S 3RD AVE, P O BOX 757, Kelso, WA, 98626

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Noelle Angela McLean's Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

56 Client Reviews

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Showing 6 - 10 of 17 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by Susan | April 01, 2014 | Family

Dissolution

After nearly 37 years of marriage, circumstances were such that my marriage needed to come to a close. Having come from a family with little history of divorce ( parents happily married for 65yrs ) I was very hesitant to take this big step. Not knowing how or who to start this process with, I turned... to this site and reviewed all the family law attorneys here. Thanks to very honest reviews I was able to select Noelle. My choice was great. From the first consultation to the last final meeting of what I refer to as the "closing ceremony", Noelle and her staff were there for me. They are knowledgeable, friendly and compassionate. I was so scared and fearful going into this process and afraid of being intimidated, but after stepping through the door I never felt that way again. She took on my case and had it closed and cleanly wrapped up in the least amount of time possible. I am highly recommending Noelle McLean to anyone needing family law representation. Thanks to her and her staff I now have my life back.

Posted by anonymous | March 02, 2014 | Divorce & Separation

The Best Family Law Attorney in the SW Washington Area

Noelle is highly respected in the SW Washington area and is extremely knowledgeable in her field. Noelle represented me in my dissolution case. My case became somewhat complicated, because it was such of rare circumstances. She was instrumental in working with her legal partners in the community t...o gather information to provide me with the best representation in my case. Noelle communicated with me every step of the way. Her staff was also amazing in providing assistance. They are all highly professional individuals and I am forever grateful for their assistance. Noelle was able to get my dog back that my partner had taken. Noelle presented a strong case before a Superior Court Judge and the Judge agreed with Noelle's arguments and evidence she presented. He ruled that the dog be returned to me. This was the biggest part of my case, because the dog was like a child to me. I knew if I wasn't able to get him back, he likely wouldn't have received the love and care he deserved. I am forever grateful for Noelle McLean and her staff. I would recommend her to anyone that needs the strongest legal representation out there.

Posted by James | February 11, 2014 | Child Support

Expertise wins the case

We were served with child support modification papers within one month of getting married. My husband has hired attorneys in the past and has never come out on top so to say the least he was ready to just give in. I, however, was not willing to give up so easily as there was a chance that the child... support increase would be almost $700 per month. I inquired around on who would be the best attorney for our current situation. Noelle McLean came highly recommended. She is very professional and based on some past experiences I was not able to join in on their meetings, which I fully understood and was grateful that she was looking out for my husband's best interest. She was very knowledgeable and took her work very seriously. Our case was a very different case and a lot of research was involved to prepare. Noelle was so prepared and had many cases to reference when we went before the judge. Her prices are very fair for the work she does. She always kept us informed and worked not only her normal work week but also after hours during the week but also on the weekends to have our paperwork ready. Noelle is professional, knowledgeable, fair and informative. I would recommend her to anyone seeking an attorney. Thanks to Noelle we actually won our case and were awarded a reduction in our child support obligation. She is fabulous!

Posted by Mike | February 04, 2014 | Divorce & Separation

Great Legal Representation

Noelle McLean and her staff provided me with excellent representation. I normally do not write reviews, however Noelle McLean and her staff deserve one. Initially faced with divorce, I was unsure of whom to talk to. A good friend of mine recommended Noelle McLean and that is how my association... with her started. Upon arrival at Noelle's office for the first time I was greeted by her warm and friendly staff. They worked me into Noelle's schedule quite quickly. During the initial stages of the divorce I interacted with Noelle and the staff on a regular basis. It comforted me to know all that was happening when it happened rather than days afterward. Noelle impressed me with her legal knowledge as well as pointing out things that I had not thought of. When I was represented during legal proceedings, she expressed my point of view well. I appreciate how our discussions were "with me" rather than "at me". This meant a lot to me as I was apprehensive at times. Her sanguine advice allowed me to be more at ease. During the proceedings, I was able to ask questions about the process and receive clear answers. During the whole process, I was treated with kindness and respect by Noelle and her staff. As Noelle was very busy, I interacted with the staff often and found them to be quite proficient. I enjoyed how they new my name upon arrival and were able to schedule me as needed (I have a difficult work schedule). I highly recommend Noelle McLean as an attorney.

Posted by anonymous | January 20, 2014

Thanks Noel

Noel was very professional. The advice I received was extremely helpful to me in dealing with this situation. Noel and staff’s hard work and dedication to me as a client was very much appreciated. Thanks Noel!!

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Noelle Angela McLean's Lawyer Endorsements

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Wesley Johnson

Divorce and separation lawyer | Apr 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I've known Noelle since she began practicing law. She is conscientious in everything she does and has an excellent reputation in the legal community."

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Gary Bashor

Divorce and separation lawyer | Apr 17

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have known and worked with Noelle since she first obtained her license to practice law, and have always been amazed at the level of dedication she puts into her representation of her clients. Few lawyers are better prepared, nor more versed in the applicable law on a given case. I have recommended her to both family and friends and have never had a regret in doing so."

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Experience

Rating:  8.4 (Excellent)

Honors

2023

Duty of Service (for Veterans and Low Income individuals), Cowlitz-Wahkiakum Legal Aid

2013

Elder Justice Award, Cowlitz-Wahkiakum Legal Aid

2011

Cowlitz County Professionalism Award, Cowlitz-Wahkiakum Legal Aid

2007

Most Client's Assisted, Cowlitz Wahkiakum Legal Aid

2007

Local Hero, Washington State Bar Association

2005

Creed of Professionalism, Cowlitz Wahkiakum Bar Association

2002

Volunteer of the Year, Cowlitz Wahkiakum Legal Aid

2000

Attorney of the Year, Cowlitz County CASA

Work Experience

1993 - 1995

Associate Attorney, C. Michael McLean, PS

1991 - 1993

Rule 9 Intern, Attorney General's Office

Associations

1994 - Present

Epsilon Sigma Alpha

Member

1993 - Present

Cowlitz Wahkiakum County Bar Association

Member

2007 - 2008

Epsilon Sigma Alpha

State President

2005 - 2010

Feral Cat Coalition

Volunteer

2001 - 2007

Cowlitz Wahkiakum Legal Aid

Board Member

2001 - 2002

Cowlitz Wahkiakum County Bar Association

Bar President

2001 - 2005

YMCA Mock Trial

Convener

2001 - 2005

Toastmasters

Member

2000 - 2014

Salvation Army

Board Member

2000 - 2005

Cowlitz-Wahkiakum Youth Commission

Board Member

Education

1993

University of Puget Sound School of Law

Juris Doctor

1990

Washington State University

Bachelor of Arts

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