Practice: Child and Family, Divorce and Family.
Professional details, practice information, location and available contact information.
| Attorney / Law Firm | Mary Ellen Kooistra, none |
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| Location | Bellingham, Whatcom County, Washington, 98229 |
| Address | 2514 Alvarado Dr |
| Licensed since | 1977 · 49 years |
Profile information is synchronized from the published source profile.
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| English |
Compare lawyer earnings with local demographic context for ZIP 98229, Bellingham, Whatcom County, and Washington.
| Lawyer statistic | Bellingham, WA metropolitan area |
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| Median annual wage | $131,480 |
| Mean annual wage | $132,730 |
| 25th percentile | $98,610 |
| 75th percentile | $161,520 |
| 90th percentile | $167,160 |
| Lawyer jobs | 190 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · OEWS · May 2025 · Bellingham, WA metropolitan area
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