Tresa Ann Bennallack Sadler

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Tresa Ann Bennallack Sadler

also known as Tresa, Sadler

5.0
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

Virtual Consultation Available

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

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

sadlerlawpllc.com/

Tresa Ann Bennallack Sadler's Reviews

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Posted by Beni | June 23, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Family

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 | Divorce & Separation

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 Bonnie | August 25, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

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 experi...ence and overall demeanor made this painful experience much better. I would recommend her and her team a dozen times over.

Posted by Rick | January 27, 2015 | Family

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 ha...nd. 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.

Posted by anonymous | August 23, 2013 | Guardianship

Guardianship general info

I have used Tresa Sadler’s legal services in the past and have the upmost respect for her abilities. Most recently she gave me legal advice involving a guardianship case. Tresa pointed out to me that guardianships were not her area of expertise. She gave good general legal information about the guar...dianship process and educated me on what to expect. Tresa was flexible with her time and was able to meet with me after regular business hours. I fully endorse Tresa Sadler’s legal advice.

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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

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