Nicole Marie Tideman

Nicole Marie Tideman

3.5
Rating: 7.2

Licensed for 13 years

Family Lawyer at Longview, WA
Practice Areas: Family, Employment & Labor, General Practice

1700 Hudson Street Third Floor., P.O. Box 1549, Longview, WA

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 13 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2012

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Location

Walstead Mertsching Attorneys At Law

1700 Hudson Street Third Floor., P.O. Box 1549, Longview, WA, 98632-7934

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Nicole Marie Tideman's Reviews

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3.6 /5.0

11 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | June 02, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

unprofessional manner lawyer and law firm

My ex-partner filed a separation case online, and I was unaware that it had been initiated in Wahkiakum County, despite both of us residing in Seattle. To address this, I retained Walstead Law Firm to assist in transferring the case to King County. Despite numerous discussions with Nicole, my case... failed to progress. The information provided regarding its resolution was vague and lacked transparency. Later, I was informed that the law firm had withdrawn from my case and that Nicole was no longer employed there. However, I later discovered that she remains with Walstead Law Firm, leaving me without guidance or support. I was only able to obtain my records after repeatedly reaching out on my own initiative. The firm's handling of my case was highly unprofessional, as they failed to communicate effectively, provided misleading information, and withheld necessary documentation in a timely manner.

Posted by anonymous | October 14, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Family law

Ms. Tideman Why is it 5 years and I still don't have a divorce? The only time I got anything I needed was when I went to court alone. He STILL HAS ALL THE MONEY! I spent money on all the documents your assistant created and it was never filed in court. Only thing filed was your attorney fees. Flims...y excuse from tanaja. You disappeared and even when you did have retainer, no replies to emails and calls. I had to show up at the office. All the while, I had 3 little boys under 5 years old trying to survive on $500 a month. I'm the one that got it raised, none of you cared. Dispicable!

Posted by anonymous | April 08, 2021 | Hired Attorney

Highly recommend!

A very dear friend of mine has hired Nicole and can’t stop talking about what a breath of fresh air she has been. Thank you Nicole for giving my family hope again. You’re so appreciated!

Posted by Becca | April 05, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

A force to be reckoned with.

Nichole is, by far, one of the most powerful woman I've ever seen in a court room. She is courteous and kind but stands strong when it counts. If you're looking for an attorney who gets things done and genuinely cares about her clients, Nichole is the attorney you want.

Posted by anonymous | January 02, 2021 | Child Custody

Stands up for abusers

She stood up for and defended a highly abusive person, and gave him custody of kids that he threatened to punch in a daily basis. After she won the case she refused to be a part in anything that she was supposed to.

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Experience

Rating:  7.2 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2012 - Present

Associate, Walstead Mertsching

2010 - 2012

Benefits Advisor, US Department of Labor - EBSA

Associations

2015 - Present

Washington Employment Lawyers Association

Member

2014 - Present

Cowlitz Wahkiakum County Bar Association

Secretary/Treasurer

2012 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Member

Education

2012

Seattle University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2002

Washington State University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2015

Lewis Co. HR Consortium

Marijuana in the Workplace

2015

Cowlitz County HR Consortium

Marijuana in the Workplace

2014

Human Resources Small Business Boot Camp

Employee Handbooks

Languages

English

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