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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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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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 Gary | May 20, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Outstanding Service

Noelle and her team were instrumental in resolving my issues surrounding my Dissolution of Marriage. At every turn she gave sound advice and was excellent in handling all details of my case. Her office staff was very professional and prompt with every aspect of my case. I would highly recommend her l...aw practice for legal assistance.

Noelle McLean

Replied last May 21, 2023

Thank you Gary - it was a pleasure working with you, and meeting the unique challenges your case presented to get everything wrapped up.

Posted by Cameron | May 10, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Wonderful

I owe so much to Noelle and her team, they were outstanding during a contentious divorce. I can’t say enough about the compassion, advice and care during the whole process. This was just the icing on the cake on the outstanding professional service this office provides. They kept me calm, hopeful ...and comfortable during a difficult time in my life. Thank you again!

Noelle McLean

Replied last May 11, 2023

Thank you Cameron - it was a pleasure working with you!

Posted by Tyler | September 20, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Outstanding

Noelle was wonderful from the beginning. She fought for me and wasn't in any way unprofessional. Her office and everyone who works for her made me feel confident at all times. Whenever I had a question, it was addressed and when I needed help on a particular issue, it was sorted and we came to an agr...eement quickly and confidently. The reassurance I got on particular issues was great and when I felt a certain way about how to proceed with things, she was supportive and would still caution me about alternatives without being pushy. Between her and her office, I couldn't believe how much she helped me throughout the entire divorce. I couldn't be more happy to have had her respresent me and be the voice of sanity that she was in the middle of one of the most stressful things I've ever experienced. You will not be disappointed if you hire her. Can't find enough good things to say about her.

Noelle McLean

Replied last October 05, 2022

Thank you Tyler for your kind comments, and thank you for trust me and choosing my office to help you during this difficult time in your life.

Posted by Jason | January 27, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Noelle Angela McLean 1992 to 1999 was my attorney

I literally spent approximately 50K getting custody of my son Nick. When I went through my divorce, a different attorney said since she was the primary caretaker while you worked, you will spend 10k in attorney fees and you still wont get your toddler. What the attorney didn't say was that if you do...n't petition for custody at the beginning, if for any reason you need to try for custody later it will be 100 times harder. Why? Because in the courts eyes if you don't try initially, if your ex withholds visitation, the court really doesn't care. My ex lived in Longview/Kelso and I lived 150 miles away. She assaulted her mom, my son, and would later assault one of her other son's. During our marriage she assaulted me. The Guardian Ad Litem ignored her pattern. I went 45 days not seeing my baby son, spent 3K in attorneys fees, lost wages, and driving all the way to Longview and all day in court just to get the first contempt. My ex tried to keep us from taking him to Disneyland, because the paperwork said upon completion of the school year the father will have visitation...Well he was only five and not in school yet, so she didn't show up. Another 1500 dollars and emergency trip to court, the judge made her hand him over. I could go on and on, but after five contempts and driving her to bankruptcy we finally got custody. The amount of money we spent 17 years later is still felt. It took almost eight years and Noelle was my attorney the whole time! She is very very thorough and understands how men have such a disadvantage in the state of Washington. I always say attorneys are like dealers at a casino, whether you win or lose, they still get paid. Most attorneys will tell you what you want to here, just so you will hire them and then make up an excuse for when you lose. Noelle isn't that way. She tells you the risks! She isn't cheap, but many times my ex would pull some stunt like the Disneyland no show, or when she finally said I have had enough you can custody of Nick, Noelle was drawing up the paperwork and ready to go to court that day!!! She is a busy lady and may not always able to take your call, but trust me, when you truly need her right now, she is so there for you. I can't thank her enough for all she has done. I truly care about her and hope her and her not so new hubby are doing awesome. Sincerely Jason

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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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