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Tresa Ann Bennallack Sadler

Divorce and separation Attorney at Mill Creek, WA

4.6   32 reviews

also known as Tresa, Sadler

  • Licensed for 21 years
    State WA
    Acquired 2002
    Status
    Active No misconduct found

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

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I enjoy being a leader to my two masonic youth groups; DeMolay which teaches young men ages 12-21 and Job's Daughters which teaches young women ages 10-20.  Both organizations encourage children to be confident leaders in their community. 

I encourage all parents to have their children in a social organization outside of his/her school.  It allows children to have a group of friends who they can depend on when things are not quite right at school.  The younger participants learn from the older participants, and an instant mentor/mentee, big brother/sister relationship forms.  It can be Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, or 4H, whatever the interests are of the child.  Team sports are good for a season, but the players change even from year to year.  Our children are disingaged from each other and their parents.  A social organization is a great way to participate with your child in an activity they enjoy.  But when you volunteer in your child's youth group, you get back so much more!  Everyone has an hour or two they can donate of their time each week and it will show in your child's attitude.       

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Tresa Ann Bennallack Sadler
16708 Bothell Everett Hwy Ste 104
Mill Creek, WA, 98012-6329

Reviews

4.6 / 5.0
  32 customer reviews
Posted by anonymous | June 26, 2023
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Thank you!
Before working with Tresa and her team, I believed I had to choose between an unpersonable, matter-of-fact attorney or one who offered comfort but lacked courtroom aggression. However, Tresa shattered this misconception. Combining her unmatched expertise with genuine compassion, she strikes the perfect balance. Throughout the entire legal process, I felt empowered by her unwavering dedication and strategic approach, ensuring my best interests were protected. Tresa, thank you for proving that it is possible to have it all – a skilled attorney who genuinely cares. You and your team have truly made a significant impact on my life.
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Posted by Beni | June 23, 2023
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Won my trial!
Tresa and her team are extremely knowledgeable, very responsive and have won for me every time in court. I first retained Tresa in 2021 and my ex has taken me to court at least 1-2 times per year since. Tresa won a contempt case against the mother, but more notably Tresa won a full trial to prevent child relocation. WA state relocation law favors the parent with more residential time and in my case that is the mother. I have a typical EOW and mid-week visit parenting plan. However, Tresa successfully won a full trial and prevented my ex from moving out of state with our child. Other attorneys told me I had a 10% chance to win just due to the law. Nonetheless, Tresa fought hard for me. She is absolutely fantastic and puts your wishes first. She’s extremely knowledgeable about family law and I would recommend her to anyone!
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Posted by anonymous | April 11, 2023
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Thank you Tresa!
I cannot express how grateful I am to have found Tresa's law firm. Tresa and her entire team helped me through my divorce case for the past year and they went above and beyond my expectations. Tresa always thought out the best way for me and my son, and lifted my anxiety every time I talk with her. I am not a native English speaker and sometimes find it difficult to express myself, but Tresa was the kind of person who understood EVERYTHING I wanted to say without me having to explain in detail. I highly recommend her law firm to anyone who is in search of a reliable attorney. Thank you again!!
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Posted by Landon | November 2, 2022
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Look No Further
This should be the only review that you’ll need to read and I am going to speak very honestly about my experience in the Washington State family court system over the past two years. Tresa and her entire team at Sadler Law Firm are the definition of counsel. This custody case involving my two children was undoubtably the hardest thing I have ever been through in my life. I felt like I was stuck in the fight of my life with no end in sight just so I could be a good dad for my kids, the dad they need in their life. After this tribulation I understand why some men give up and walk away. It can be too much at times, however I did not give up. I had a huge amount of support and an entire team backing me. Tresa, Karen and everyone at Sadler Law Firm took my case personally just as my own family did. They fought hard for what was right through out the entire process. Tresa is very smart and knows the law extremely well. It was, at times almost embarrassing for opposing counsel. Over and over again I thought the walls were closing in on me and she was always there to offer advice or direction on how to proceed. Weekends, evenings, even while I was away at work using a satellite phone and a third party messaging application it did not matter. I always felt like my sometimes dumb and irrational questions were heard and answered. Never once during this entire process did I question that I had made the wrong choice in hiring Tresa as my attorney. Tresa was able to secure for my kids and I the time we deserve together, a fair child support amount and believe it or not court ordered visitation for my parents while I am out of state at work. I say this without hesitation that Sadler Law Firm is the only choice in Western Washington when it comes to protecting your families future and being able to move on with your life from a miserable and exhausting situation.
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Posted by DeAnna | March 15, 2022
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Thank you Tresa
I am so grateful to have found Tresa Sadler. She helped me through my divorce/custody case. She is so knowledgeable and guided me every step of the way. I trusted her advice and appreciated how she went to bat for me and my family. Tresa and her team (especially Karen!) are thorough and stay in constant contact. I had the pleasure of working with them for over a year (during covid!) and they helped me navigate both in person and virtual court & trial. During this time, Tresa also helped me with a restraining order and showed up at the courthouse prepared. She comforted me and gave me confidence whenever I needed. I felt completely supported and safe in Tresa's hands. She worked hard to establish fair orders and parenting plan. I have recommended her to several of my friends and will continue to do so. Highly recommend Tresa Sadler - I am happy to have had her in my corner during such a stressful and emotional time. Thanks again!
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Posted by Angela | December 30, 2020
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Great Attorney
Tresa is a Great attorney I hired her for my family law case. She’s smart about the laws, determined, organized and doesn’t let anyone push her into a corner. She goes out of her way to make sure that you’re educated and comfortable through the process even during the most hardest times. Hire her as your attorney and you won’t be let down!
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Posted by Karla | November 30, 2020
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Experienced Attorney
I don’t even know where to start with my husband’s case. Long story short my husband had been bullied by his ex-wife for 10 years (we couldn’t afford representation). He paid $650/month in child support for one child and his ex made it next to impossible for him to see or to have any sort of a relationship with the child. A little over a year ago my husbands ex wife filed a petition to amend the support order in hopes of getting awarded a $30,000 and a $2000 judgment against my husband. She had assumed we wouldn’t retain an attorney and didn’t submit supporting documentation with her petition (which made her look like a fool). Tresa and her staff were super responsive and supportive during an extremely difficult time and beyond helpful with the decision process. Tresa definitely had my husbands best interest at heart and guided us through this stressful and difficult process with compassion. Tresa is a no frills, fact based attorney who will be your biggest advocate. Their response time was unbelievably quick and even with stupid questions (and I had A LOT of them!). Thanks Tresa and staff for the peace of mind!!
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Posted by Samantha | October 30, 2020
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A Blessing Sent from Above!
When I first met Tresa, I was a tattered shell of a person, fighting to keep my little girl. My very first consultation, Mrs. Sadler looked at me and said " your daughter is now my daughter", and she fought like she was losing her own child. She answered all my questions in a timely manner and she never gave up on us or filled my head with false hope. She was honest and willing to think outside the box. Tresa and her whole team took me under their wing and helped me through the most difficult time in my life. Tresa is dedicated, compassionate, and hard working. I was dealing with a criminal case ( not against me) and a custody case, all at the same time. Not once did Tresa or her team ever judge me, but they went above and beyond to support us and help us through each case ( THE CRIMINAL WAS NOT EVEN HER CASE!!), if that doesn't say what amazing attorney she is, I don't know what does. Tresa and Karen ( her Para-legal) started out as my legal consultants, evolved over time into friends and now they are apart of our forever family. We are truly blessed to have them in our lives, in my 100% opinion, I would and could not find a better Attorney.
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Posted by Giannine | April 30, 2020
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Tresa Helped My Case Tremendously
Tresa represented me for several years in a nasty child custody battle that was an endless barrage of court motions being filed by the other party. Tresa handled my case with great professionalism and went above and beyond what I paid her to do (eg: she never nickel and dimed me and really should have been paid more for her time because she spent far more time on my case than she charged me for.). After Tresa took over my case (I had no attorney prior), it quickly began improving. She was able to get me a far more balanced and fair visitation schedule, and successfully had my case moved from Spokane County to Snohomish County where we live. I will forever be grateful to Tresa for all of the hard work and care that she put into my case. She isn't only a great attorney, but I really, really like her a lot as a person. My case is now closed as the other party willingly gave up all visitation a couple of years ago but I highly recommend Tresa to anyone who is looking for a fair, honest, hardworking attorney who will go to battle for them in the courtroom. Thank you, Tresa.
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Posted by Al | September 8, 2018
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A Lawer Who Fight For You
Tresa and her assistant (Karen) did an awesome job on my case, which is very unique. I had paid lot of child support to my ex, who didn't work for several years.... I came to Tresa for help to modify my child suport. At the beginning, lack of info of my ex income, I almost wanted to dismiss the case, but Tresa has done a good job to work with my ex and collect all info needed for my case. As a result, I get some money back from the ex (I overpaid for child care) and pay a fair amount to support my kid.
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Posted by anonymous | December 30, 2016
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Family Law Case Review
If you're looking for a Family Law Attorney, I would recommend Tresa. From the very beginning Tresa was confident and informative. Her team worked hard and quickly, they answered all of my questions and kept me informed every step of the way. I had a lot of work to do on my part for the case but the expectations of me were clear when given and I made sure I had my pieces of the puzzle done in a timely matter. The price we agreed, was the price I paid. It was affordable and worth the money. Tresa was fantastic in court and helped make it less nerve wracking for me. Many thanks again to you and your team Tresa.
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Posted by Bonnie | August 25, 2016
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Highly qualified, skilled and no bs!
Tresa and her team helped me tremendously throughout the divorce process. Tresa is respectful and highly intelligent and capable. On top of being a skilled attorney she is thoughtful and caring about her clients and their needs. I valued her knowledge and thought process. Her expertise and experience and overall demeanor made this painful experience much better. I would recommend her and her team a dozen times over.
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Posted by anonymous | June 23, 2016
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Thank you Tresa
Tresa Sadler has to be about the best there is in my opinion. She was refered to me by a friend who was also refered by someone else, so that alone says a lot about her. I would recommend her to anyone for family law needs. She has always been available and promptly replies to emails and phone calls whenever I needed anything. Her staff has also been there to help with all aspects of my case. Tresa knew more detail about my case than I did. She has been more than fair when it comes to her rates, and ultimately she saved me money. I couldn't have asked for someone better to represent me. Thanks T!
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Posted by Rick | January 27, 2015
Passionate Attorney
Tresa has been my attorney for over 6 years. She took my case with full knowledge of the difficult circumstances surrounding it. She was steadfast and diligent, never wavering from the course we set out to navigate. She has been passionate throughout and helped me remain focused on every task at hand. My case was chalked full of many court appearances. She was prepared, well versed and knowledgeable in every aspect of my extremely difficult case. I cannot tell you how many times I reached out to her for advice, and even after hours she was prompt in getting back to me with helpful advice. Trudging through the legal system with two children has been the biggest challenge in my life. I'm thankful I had Tresa at my side during this time. She has been victorious in most all of my hearings. I will never regret hiring her to represent me to this point and am confident I will use her in the future.
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Posted by Jerry | August 26, 2014
She won my case!!! I am so Happy!!
Tresa Sadler just completed my court case in July 2014. She and her team did an excellent job. I won sole custody of my two girls! She did a thorough and professional court presentation. I received everything I requested!! I couldn't have asked for a better result!!!
Posted by Tanda | January 30, 2014
Pre-nup agreement
Tresa was on task and supportive of getting our pre-nup in place. Always an uncomfortable task but she reinforced what we were doing and was very informative about the benefits and pitfalls. I would recommend her highly!
Posted by Michelle | August 20, 2013
Great attorney
Ms. Sadler is a wonderful attorney. I took my ex husband back to court to put restriction on him in regards to my son who at the time was preliminary diagnosed with Aspergers. She was very understanding with my situation with my son. I have recommend Ms. Sadler to many of my friends who are going through issues in all areas of family law. I will continue to recommend her.
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Posted by crystal | February 6, 2013
Updated Review - Case Outcome
Tresa has actively been my attorney for about 2 years now. My last review was completed pending the outcome of a child custody case so I was not able to report the outcome. I am happy to report that I now have a FAR more fair visitation schedule that was agreed upon during mediation which Tresa attended and guided me through wonderfully. I am very, very happy with my parenting plan now and my daughter is far happier mentally and physically. She is no longer constantly sick due to bouncing back and forth between Seattle & Spokane and enduring exhausting road trips on school nights. The new parenting plan has also relieved a tremendous financial strain. The old plan was using all of my daughter's monthly support plus hundreds more just to pay for travel. Every judge, commissioner, & attorney in Snohomish County who saw my old parenting plan would shake their heads in disbelief, comment on how "bad" the plan was and one even said "I can't believe a judge approved this parenting plan". It was THAT bad but thanks to Tresa, it is now fair and equal. I am happy with it and more importantly, my daughter is a lot happier. Tresa and her assistant, Stephanie are excellent when it comes to getting paperwork started and finished very quickly. I recently brought up a new issue to her and let her know I would need her help and within a couple days, she already had all the paperwork done and ready for me to sign without me knowing she had even started it! My opinion of Tresa both professionally and personally has not changed. She is a pleasure to work with and all of my friends and family love her.
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Posted by troy | December 19, 2012
A FATHER WINS IN WASHINGTON!!
There are no real laws in Washington to support a father and his rights.you have to fight for them! pay your child support and they wont suspend your license.. thats about it. Mrs. Sadler got me custody of my daughter in just over a year. Although ,I did receive a bit of help from the mother, Mrs. Sadler did more than I can imagine to make this happen! She kept me informed and focused,which couldn't have been easy, and most importantly listened to me when i was freaking out. I CANNOT endorse Mrs.Sadler enough!!! This woman kicks ass!!! sorry ,but that's the best way to describe her performance!! period! If you're reading this ,my guess is youre going through the same thing ,or are about too. my prayers are with you! ugliest thing i've ever been through. stay strong and have faith.Do the right thing and TELL THE TRUTH!! THE WHOLE TRUTH AND NOTHING BUT THE TRUTH!! trust me... it pays!
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Posted by Crystal | June 6, 2012
Client for 18 Months Straight & Continuing - LOVE Tresa!
I hired Tresa 18 months ago to handle all communication between my daughter's father and I because he has been trying to set me up to lose custody. He is a pathological sociopath who stops at nothing to get what he wants. Tresa does not tolerate his antics nor will she feed into his nonsense. She handles him perfectly. We are currently in litigation and while I do not know the outcome yet as we have not yet gone into court, I can say that I am extremely happy with the case that Tresa has put together FULLY supported by evidence (no hearsay) and the amount of effort she has put into the case. Tresa will not go into court with a weak case and is very ethical in the sense that she will not say or do anything unless it is supported by evidence. We have had one court hearing in Spokane which she attended in person and she was very calm and carried herself with poise. We won that motion, by the way. I communicate with Tresa multiple times per week and have so for a year and a half. She really does care about the families she works for and she truly values justice. I would never trust another attorney with my case and will hopefully have the privilege of being able to continue to work with Tresa until my daughter turns 18 (11 more years). I not only love Tresa as an attorney, I really do like her as a person and did from the very 1st second she said "Hello" to me. She is just one of those people...I anticipate a great outcome at the end of my case and will be asking Tresa to handle future legal matters as needed. EXCELLENT in EVERY way!!!
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Cost

Rates
  • Retainer Always
Payment methods
Cash, Check, Credit Card

Resume

AVVO RATING 9.2 (Superb)

Work Experience

  • Mentor
  • WSBA Law Clerk Program
  • 2013 - Present
  • Managing Attorney
  • Law Office of Tresa A. Sadler, PLLC
  • 2009 - Present
  • Sr. Associate Attorney
  • J. Michael Gallagher
  • 2001 - 2009
  • Human Relations Team Lead
  • Target Stores
  • 1988 - 1997
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Education

  • Seattle University School of Law
  • JD - Juris Doctor
  • 2001
  • University of Washington
  • Bachelor of Art
  • 1994

Legal Cases

  • Reversal of Custody against the GAL
  • Mother was awarded primary custodial care
  • Relocation Case
  • Father was awarded primary residential parent.

Associations

  • Snohomish County Bar Association, Family Law Section
  • Member
  • 2009 - Present
  • Snohomish County Bar Association
  • Member
  • 2002 - Present
  • International Order of Job's Daughters
  • Majority Member
  • 1989 - Present
  • Phi Delta Phi legal fraternity
  • Honors
  • 1999 - 2001
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Languages Spoken

  • English

Honors and Awards

  • Certificate of Completion
  • Pro Tem Judge Training for District and Municipal Court
  • 2010
  • Pro Bono Service Commendation
  • WSBA
  • 2010
  • Pro Bono Service Commendation
  • Washington State Bar
  • 2009
  • Pro Bono Service Commendation
  • Washington State Bar Association
  • 2008
  • Pro Bono Service Commendation
  • Washington State Bar Association
  • 2007
  • Cum Laude
  • Seattle University School of Law
  • 2001
  • Award of Excellence for Property Law
  • CALI
  • 1999
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Publications

  • University of Washington
  • Effect of EPA Testing Standards of Arsenic on US Clean Air Act
  • 1994

Speaking Engagements

  • Monthly Snohomish DUI Lawyer Meeting
  • When DUI Meets the Family Feud
  • 2010

Attorney endorsements

Received (7)
Given (16)
Endorse Tresa
Divorce and separation Attorney | Jun 02
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"I endorse this lawyer. Tresa is a skilled attorney and client advocate."
Unknown Attorney | May 09
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. Tresa is a great advocate for her client."
Divorce and separation Attorney | Nov 01
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Ms. Sadler is a skillful advocate on behalf of her clients. She has impressed me over the years with her work ethic and her ability to advance her client's interests in court proceedings and through negotiation with counsel. I endorse this lawyer, and, additionally, I like her (which is not something I can easily say about all attorneys)."
Child custody Attorney | Sep 26
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"An attention for detail; a committed advocate."
Divorce and separation Attorney | Sep 24
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
"I endorse this lawyer."
Divorce and separation Attorney | Jan 11
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
"I endorse this lawyer. Tresa has a passion for her work and it shows when she makes a presentation before the court on behalf of her clients. Tresa does a great job for her clients and when I have a case against her, I know I have a formidable opponent."
Family Attorney | Jan 24
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. Tresa is a magnificent family lawyer - I have referred several clients to her - all have been very happy with her services! I refer with confidence! Aside from that - she's just a heck of a nice person! I consider her a colleague and a friend."
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