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Stockton Dyer Pendergast

5.0
Rating: 6.3

Licensed for 5 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Seattle, WA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Child Support

2101 4th Ave Ste 2200, Seattle, WA

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 5 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2020

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Tsai Law Company, PLLC

2101 4th Ave Ste 2200, Seattle, WA, 98121-2332

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Posted by Robert | May 13, 2025 | Hired Attorney

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They called him the Hammer!

I didn’t walk into this fight with money, power, or status—I walked in with truth and a father’s resolve. And what I found in Stockton Pendergast wasn’t just a lawyer. I found a warrior. He didn’t posture or grandstand. He moved with discipline. He studied the battlefield, calculated each step, a...nd when it mattered most—he struck. Armored in law, shielded by experience, and armed with purity of purpose—a father's will made manifest. They called him the Hammer. A hammer can be raised as a weapon to destroy, or steadied as a tool to build. In the hands of the undisciplined, it breaks. In the hands of the worthy, it creates. With Stockton, it was never about wreckage—it was about restoration. He didn’t just dismantle falsehoods—he rebuilt my standing as a father. He helped return the focus to where it always should have been: the best interest of the child. In a system that often loses sight of the child behind the paperwork, Stockton never did. He protected her story, her needs, and her future—even when others were focused on control. He didn’t fight for applause—he fought with clarity and conviction, carrying the banner of Tsai Law Company like a standard-bearer into the fire. Tsai Law Company isn’t just a firm. It’s a fortress. And Stockton Pendergast is one of its sharpest blades. And then there’s Dakota—Stockton’s ever-capable right hand of the Tsai Law Company, whose indomitable will, tireless efforts, and sharp coordination increased Stockton’s momentum and kept everything running with military-like precision. Their presence behind the scenes was a quiet force of excellence that never wavered. If you’re in a battle that demands not just legal firepower, but iron will, clarity, and legacy—this is the firm. And Stockton is the one you want leading the charge. I’ll never forget what he helped me reclaim. And one day, my beloved daughter will be an adult—and she will hear the story of her champion.

Posted by Matthew | March 13, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Highly recommend working with Stockton

I retained Tsai Law Company and worked with Stockton Pendergast as well as his legal assistant Dakota while going through a divorce. Divorce is an arduous and unpleasant process in the best of circumstances; Working with Stockton made the process at least procedurally easy. Stockton and Dakota w...ere always prompt with responses, updates, and answering questions about my case. I particularly appreciated that Stockton was able to answer questions thoroughly and practically about paths forward in negotiation and talk through potential outcomes. He was very good at talking me through both the process itself, as well as the pros and cons of all the decisions I needed to make. Their advice and expertise helped me resolve my case without needing to go to court, despite sometimes contentious settlement negotiations. I would highly recommend working with Tsai Law Company for Family Law matters, although I do hope that I don’t need to employ them again for my own sake!

Posted by Bryan | June 3, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Very Profesional

Stockton is extremely communicative and professional. He listened and responded to my needs precisely while offering high quality guidance and insight.

Posted by anonymous | February 26, 2024 | Hired Attorney

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Exceptional to work with!

I highly recommend Stockton Pendergast! His communication is better than any lawyer I've ever worked with. He is prompt, courteous, and such a pleasure to work with. He is very knowledgeable and thorough as well. I had complete confidence in his work and will absolutely use him in the future, if need...ed.

Posted by Shaina | February 23, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Highly recommend

I highly recommend Stockton. He’s very punctual and professional. I needed a lawyer asap a week before Christmas everyone else was gone, on vacation or out of the office. Ive been working with Stockton for two years now. My case was a custody battle with dv involved. It was two separate cases combine...d into one. Which could have been very confusing but Stockton has great communication and made it easier to understand In my case we had to go to trial. Stockton made my whole experience smooth and was with me every step of the way. In the end Stockton had won my case in trial. I would recommend him to anybody without a doubt!

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Experience

Rating:  6.3 (Good)

Education

2020

Seattle University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2015

University of Washington

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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