Reviews

After speaking with numerous attorneys and feeling defeated I decided to try one more. It was late on a Sunday afternoon when I left a message not expecting to hear from anyone. I was shocked 30 minutes later when Mr. Stewart called me. He was heading out for a family event but took the time to talk with me. He had a strength and confidence I hadn’t heard from anyone that gave me hope during the darkest time in my life. He was completely dedicated and put his heart and soul into every detail of my case. Although it seemed I had everything stacked against me and everyone else told me it was inevitable I would spend time in prison he dug deeper and came up with an alternative. He never waivered or backed down. He kept me focused and informed every step of the process. I am home with my kids today because of him. I am confident my life would be entirely different today if I didn’t make one more call.

They are very good and understanding! There is not enough wonderful things i can say about Michael Austin Stewart, at the worst time in my life he helped me through it! He is tough, compassionate, agressive in the field he really get's things tooken care of! He helped me gain my sobriety back and because of his help i was able to get a handle on my life again and now me and my family are working on building a better future he gave me that possibility when i was facing doing some serious time and possibly loosing my family because of it! Thank you Michael Austin Stewart for my life back and helping stay with my family! On top of that even if your in a tough financial situation he still works with you! Anyone reading this, Michael Austin Stewart and his team are who you want and need on your side! Sincerest Courtney Kryder

When faced with 1 of the most difficult situations of my life, Michael really came through in the clinch. With only the very last minute to prepare, Michael & his staff put together a professional & powerful strategy, that not only gave me piece of mind, but achieved an absolutely necessary win, when I needed it the most. He is incredible. Thank you soo much Michael! Sincerely, James Beck

Rob is the man!

What can I say about attorney Dennis Schroeder, he was very professional from his consultation until the end of my hearing. I had a pretty crazy ex-wife and I came across almost every horrible trial and tribulation that can happen to a man going through a divorce, happened to me!! I would definitely call it a Jerry Springer situation. Well after battling with my ex wife’s counsel in court not just once but 3 times we came out ahead every time!! I had even hired 2 other attorney’s prior to Dennis who lost and took advantage of me because they new I would do anything to make sure I didn’t lose my daughter from all of my ex wife’s accusations and charged me over $20,000. Well Dennis had to spend quite a few hours on my case and was completely fair and precise on what he charges you each month. In the end we’ll sort of I’m now in a Dr. Phil situation. So if anyone who lives in the Tacoma,Lakewood, and the Pierce County area please please do yourself a favor and at least get your free consultation from attorney Dennis Schroader, you will be very glad you did!! Sincerely, Allen

We love kurt. He is ethical and honest...two words not synonymous with attorneys

My adult son was facing a life sentence on a 3 strike case for a charge that did not fit the crime. After a consultation we felt he would be the attorney you would want on your side and he proved that to be true. During the pretrial stage of a case can be the most stressful because of the waiting and wondering. During this very difficult time Dennis had very good communication with our son and our family. We knew he was working diligently and he was always realistic about the possible outcomes. Although he was willing to take this case to trial my son decided to waive that right because Dennis negotiated a fair resolution to a difficult case. Our family is soon to be reunified. I would highly recommend Mr. Schroader!

All’s well that ends so much better than I hoped. ; ) Dennis is an impressive litigator who made an extremely difficult family law hearing bearable. I thought I would be way too afraid to testify, and he successfully argued that I shouldn’t have to. I realized that I wasn’t too afraid & would have been willing to testify … if he didn’t get the case dismissed quite so quickly! ; ) Yes!

Michael Stewart is a great attorney. He treats you like a human being and cares about you, your not just a paycheck like some attorneys out there. He will always keep you informed about anything no matter how small that has to do with your case. He also is always available no matter the time. When I found Michael Stewart I immediately felt comfortable, which is a must when you have someone fighting for your overall well being. He was very welcoming and personable, very respectful of you and your time. I was never led down a wrong path he is always looking out for your best interest and the best outcome. I know that beyond a shadow of a doubt that choosing Michael Stewart as my attorney was the best decision of my life, if it wasn't for him and his 110% all the time work ethic I don't think I would be here today. He helped to prove my innocence with all the correct steps and procedures needed. For this I am forever grateful to him. Great man, great attorney and someone I will never forget. Thank you Michael Stewart for all of your hard work and time put into my case.

Best attorney ever!!!! Worked very hard for me to fight 3 felonys and I had prior felonys in the past. I was facing 3 years in prison, he got the prosecutor to drop it to 60 days home monitoring. He saved my life and I'm very grateful for getting 2nd chance in life. I will definitely recommend him to all my friends if they ever get into trouble. Thanks Mike!!!!

Had we known to hire Dennis at the beginning of my sister’s highly contentious parenting plan litigation, which had been going on for over seven years at that point, we would have saved a tremendous amount of heartache, anxiety, and money. Since the moment Dennis and his friendly and knowledgeable paralegal came on board to help clean up a mess caused by multiple former attorneys, Dennis and his team showed that they care deeply about what happens to my sister and her children. My sister went from the primary parent for the children's entire lives until a little over one year ago when her abusive ex-cop (fired after nearly 20 years – yep that’s right your tax dollars paid for him and still does via his pension -- on the force because he lied and concealed past criminal convictions) and ex-husband mounted a sneak attack and obtained primary custody. The ex smelled blood in the air at the time because my sister and our entire family were dealing with an unexpected discovery of our mother’s sudden terminal illness. My mother had been the one to go to court with my sister and help her through all of the prior years of hell he put her through, so of course he felt it was the prime opportunity to strike – typical abuser behavior. There was supposed to be a trial a few months later, but my sister’s very poor counsel at the time entered into agreement with the ex for a new parenting plan. My parents used the last of their money to pay for the attorney who did a very poor job at the scheduled trial (took a $25K trial retainer, didn’t go to trial, and agreed to a terrible deal for my sister). Less than one month later, in July 2017, the abuser ex dragged her back into court and obtained a "temporary" order retraining her from all contact with her children based on his blatant misrepresentations in declarations. Meanwhile, our mother passed away in August 2017 without an opportunity to see her grandchildren one last time. No subsequent attorney was able to undue all of this sneaky, conniving behavior by a convicted criminal and former cop, fired for his dishonesty, except Dennis. I am also an attorney (I do not practice family law) and was so shocked this was happening to my sister and her three lovely children who have such a strong bond with their mother and was shocked that the ex was trying to break that bond using the court system. I reached out to respected colleagues who attended my Alma Mater (Seattle U Law) and we discovered Dennis through multiple good-will referrals that kept stating that Dennis is THE attorney for this job. We hired Dennis in December 2017. Within three months, and seven months after the "temporary" order was placed, Dennis valiantly and successfully defended my sister’s right to parent her children and she regained her position to prior to July 2017. Impressively, Dennis’ vigorous arguments at the hearing nearly resulted in Rule 11 Sanctions for the other side, despite the fact that the other attorney started practicing law when Dennis was still in diapers. We are all thrilled with these results as extended family, as well as their own mother, had been mostly barred from seeing the children by the father since July 2017 except for a few visits. Dennis is a champion of justice who was able to lay out all the facts clearly, calmly, and effectively, and won my sister's position back (and the position of her children) so clearly and decisively while the other side appeared angry and kept making obvious misstatements of what the Commissioner was ordering. YOU ARE A HERO to us, Dennis!! We are so happy to have you on board to help regain primary custody next. Another note about Dennis, not only is he technically accurate and a brilliant legal strategist, he is most importantly honest, straightforward, and gives news and prognoses in a straightforward manner. His rates are incredibly reasonable for such a gifted attorney as well.