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Tresa Ann Bennallack Sadler

also known as Tresa, Sadler

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35 reviews
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Rating: 9.2

Licensed for 23 years

Child custody Lawyer at Mill Creek, WA
Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Domestic Violence ... +4 more

16708 Bothell Everett Hwy Ste 104, Mill Creek, WA

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About Tresa

Biography

Law Offices of Tresa A. Sadler PLLC. - Family Law | Probate | Estate Planning - Call Now!

Practice Areas

7

Practice Areas

Child Custody 20%

20%
Divorce and Separation 20%

20%
Domestic Violence 20%

20%
Child Support 10%

10%
Estate Planning 10%

10%
Guardianship 10%

10%
Probate 10%

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always

Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Silver Client Champion

Silver Client Champion

Silver Client Champion

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This attorney has received at least 3 client reviews, and has an average score of 4.0 or higher.

Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 23 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2002

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Tresa Ann Bennallack Sadler

16708 Bothell Everett Hwy Ste 104, Mill Creek, WA, 98012-6329

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Posted by anonymous | June 12, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Thank you Katherine! Thank you Madaline

Although my struggles are not over yet, Katherine got me out of one of the hardest possitions I ever dreamed of finding myself in. She not only edgucated me on the Law but pulled me out of a corner I put myself in. Without her legal Aid, my voice would have never been properly heard. I... paid another lawyer twice what I paid Katherine just to jepurdise my case. Let me just say without this Law Firm I may have never had the glimps of hope, I have for my child now. Thank you Katherine!!! Let me not forget about madeline. She was with me every minute of the whole case. at every hr!!! she was very nice and answered every question I answered! I had an emergancy, where my childs mother wanted to send a stranger out of no where, across states to transport our child... I sent madaline a Email as I was panicking. Wondering if I had to actually hand my child over to a stranger. She quickly got back to me at night time and said. No, you do not have to give your child to a stranger. Unless the BM is there. I could not know where I would be without these 2, but if I had to guess. Without their quick thinking and fast preparation. Probably in a way worse place then I am now. I am forever greatful! Thank Tresa Sadler...

Posted by anonymous | June 26, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

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 perfe...ct 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.

Posted by Beni | June 23, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

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 c...hild 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!

Posted by anonymous | April 11, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

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!!

Posted by Landon | November 2, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

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 chi...ldren 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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Tresa Ann Bennallack Sadler's Lawyer Endorsements

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Lani Sockle

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jun 02

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Tresa is a skilled attorney and client advocate."

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Heather Bliss

Unknown lawyer | May 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Tresa is a great advocate for her client."

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Roberta Madow

Divorce and separation lawyer | 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)."

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Edward Beckham

Child custody lawyer | Sep 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"An attention for detail; a committed advocate."

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Rafael Schwimmer

Divorce and separation lawyer | Sep 24

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jason Benjamin

Divorce and separation lawyer | 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."

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Jonathan Dichter

Family lawyer | 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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Experience

Rating:  9.2 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2010

Certificate of Completion, Pro Tem Judge Training for District and Municipal Court

2010

Pro Bono Service Commendation, WSBA

2009

Pro Bono Service Commendation, Washington State Bar

2008

Pro Bono Service Commendation, Washington State Bar Association

2007

Pro Bono Service Commendation, Washington State Bar Association

2001

Cum Laude, Seattle University School of Law

1999

Award of Excellence for Property Law, CALI

Work Experience

2013 - Present

Mentor, WSBA Law Clerk Program

2009 - Present

Managing Attorney, Law Office of Tresa A. Sadler, PLLC

2001 - 2009

Sr. Associate Attorney, J. Michael Gallagher

1988 - 1997

Human Relations Team Lead, Target Stores

Associations

2009 - Present

Snohomish County Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

2002 - Present

Snohomish County Bar Association

Member

1989 - Present

International Order of Job's Daughters

Majority Member

1999 - 2001

Phi Delta Phi legal fraternity

Honors

Sample of Legal Cases

Reversal of Custody against the GAL

Mother was awarded primary custodial care

Relocation Case

Father was awarded primary residential parent.

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Education

2001

Seattle University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1994

University of Washington

Bachelor of Art

Speaking Engagements

2010

Monthly Snohomish DUI Lawyer Meeting

When DUI Meets the Family Feud

Publications

1994

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

Languages

English

Activity

46

Legal Answers

Legal Answers

Q&A

Do I (a child under 18) have a choice in whom I reside with ?

23 Apr 2019
Q&A

If there is no parenting plan in place, do I have to allow my daughter's dad visitation rights?

12 Nov 2013
Q&A

How do you prove that a parent is unfit?

13 Nov 2013
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