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

Active

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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 1 - 5 of 13 reviews | Character & Conduct

Posted by Ken | January 23, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

A good Lawyer is a smart idea.

Noelle and her team provided Incredible information that I would have never known. So well versed is Noelle in her area of Divorce Law. I thought I Knew what my settlement was going to be just doing the math myself and I was so wrong. Lot of information was asked of me and took a bit of time and effo...rt to get but in the end I understood why and it was well worth the time and effort. An incredible job by the entire office. Very very sensitive about my situation and non judgmental. The communication was great. I was kept up on all the information passed back and forth. All the information from the other lawyers office about our case was passed on to me in a timely fashion. I have nothing but great things to say for Noelle and her team.

Noelle McLean

Replied last January 23, 2026

Thank you, Ken, for your kind comments. We enjoyed working with you.

Posted by Jenny | May 09, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Extremely Thorough

My particular divorce was a long process due to the owning of a business and the delay's from the opposing party but Noelle and her staff were professional and efficient throughout the entire process. What I loved about Noelle was that she gave me realistic expectations that were not emotionally driv...en but practical based on the numbers. She was quick to reach out to her colleague's when unsure of a process due to the nature of the business. She is a confident, well prepared trial lawyer as well which served me well in my case. Her support staff is top-notch and works with the same efficiency. Highly recommend Noelle if you are in need of family law services.

Noelle McLean

Replied last May 11, 2023

Thank you Jenny for your kind comments. It was great working with you and working through your unique case issues.

Posted by anonymous | May 05, 2014 | Family

Made getting a divorce a little less stressful

Noelle truly cares about her clients and strives for a positive outcome in her cases. Although hiring an attorney is expensive, Noelle's priority is her client. Her office staff are very helpful and friendly, and you're greeted with a smile every time you walk through the door. The petitioners' ...attorney in my case was clearly out-gunned by Noelle. Her knowledge, professionalism, and expertise makes for a formidable adversary to anyone. We were faced with a petitioner who attempted to mislead the courts by claiming to have a much smaller income then what he/she actually had and was asking for an outrageous amount of spousal maintenance and attorney fees. We provided documents that completely contradicted their claims and a couple of days later they contacted us asking if we would be willing to settle out of court. We had a couple more stumbling blocks along the way that was due to either the opposing attorney giving bad advice, or his client not following his advice. In the end the petitioner contacted me and asked that we settle out of court prior to our trial; I only ended up with my own attorney fees which is money well spent considering I was looking at over $25000 if I lost. I would definitely hire Noelle again in any family law case.

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 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.

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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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