When It Feels Like Your Darkest Hour, Let Us BeYour Light At The End Of The Tunnel.

The courtroom can be a modern-day battlefield. Attorneys Dennis Schroader and Patti Steele join forces to fight for you and defend your rights. Whether you seek guidance in family law, criminal defense or personal injury claims, your peace of mind starts here.

When It Feels Like Your Darkest Hour, Let Us BeYour Light At The
End Of The Tunnel

The courtroom can be a modern-day battlefield. Attorneys Dennis Schroader and Patti Steele join forces to fight for you and defend your rights. Whether you seek guidance in family law, criminal defense or personal injury claims, your peace of mind starts here.

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Proudly Fighting For Clients In Tacoma and Pierce County, Washington

When You Need A Defender, Schroader, Steele & Associates Is Here

There are times in life when you need someone to help you fight your battles. Whether you are dealing with family law issues like divorce, staring down criminal charges or facing life-changing injuries suffered in an accident, you don’t have to run the gauntlet alone. Our dedicated attorneys bring a wealth of experience and personalized legal solutions to every case.

Attorneys Dennis Schroader and Patti Steele bring 20 years of combined experience to the firm. As a legal team, they meld their strengths to benefit clients. Attorney Schroader is an Air Force veteran whose military experience informs his practice of law. Attorney Steele takes a hands-on approach to every case and acts as a shield for her clients. In addition to legal acumen, our attorneys bring empathy and understanding to every case.

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Meet Your Warriors

Attorneys Schroader and Steele have combined forces to provide personalized, targeted and strategic legal services in family law, criminal defense and personal injury. Find out more about these accomplished attorneys.

What Makes A Lawyer A Superhero?

Schroader, Steele & Associates stands by clients facing their toughest trials. Hearing from our clients about the positive impacts we have on their lives is why we do it. 

Your communication as well as genuine care for your clients has been outstanding and meaningful since the start. – Alannah

I just wanted to express my gratitude towards you, the team and everyone else that has been apart of this since day one. You saved US. Thank your for taking our family in. You changed our lives. 
-Shinola and Jennifer

“I hired him shortly after talking to him about my case, my case was a little out there do to how long the case had already been on calendar and the finances I had to work with, but never the less he was always upfront positive and got me exactly what I asked for in the long run!!! I would recommend him to a family or a friend if they ever needed legal help!!! He as a lawyer is a professional and very good at his job exactly what you would want or expect out of anyone in their field to be if hired by yourself to do the job right for you!!!!!!” – Gerald

“My adult son was facing a life sentence on a three-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, it 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!” – Anonymous

Attorneys Who Will Be Your Strength During Your Darkest Times

Like all warriors, attorneys must understand their opponent, anticipate their opponent’s strategy and be able to pivot as needed in the ever-changing conditions of the courtroom. Our attorneys always have a plan of attack and their real-life experience carries it through. They will empower you to stand up and fight for what you deserve. You will enter the arena armed with the knowledge you need to make informed decisions.

Avvo Rating | 7.9 | Dennis Edward Schroader Jr | Top Attorney
Rated By | Super Lawyers | Rising Star | Patricia Steele | SuperLawyers.com
Dennis Schroader | Lawyer.com | Premium
WSAJ | Eagle | 2022