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Christopher Joseph Tamms
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Biography
I practice in all areas of domestic relations law including divorce, child custody, support issues and post decree matters. My office is located in Westerville, Ohio and I serve Franklin County, Delaware County and a few others.
If you have a legal issue in one of my practice areas, please do not hesitate to contact me to set up a consultation. Please contact my office directly as I don't not frequently monitor this page.
Phone- 614|859|9529
Fax- 614|567|0031
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Family
70%
17 years
Child Custody
10%
17 years
Child Support
10%
17 years
Divorce and Separation
10%
17 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Ohio for 17 years
State: Ohio
Acquired: 2008
No misconduct found
Location
Tamms Law Office LLC
670 Meridian Way, Suite 120, Westerville, OH, 43082
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Showing 1 - 5 of 12 reviews | Family
Posted by Michelle | August 17, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Family
You can count on Christopher Tamms
Christopher Tamms impeccably represented me and I trust him with my family law concerns. My case involved separation, divorce, and custody. Christopher helped me come up with a visitation plan that not only upheld the best interest of my children, but that my ex husband and I could come to agreeable...
Posted by anonymous | January 25, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Family
Child custody
I found Chris on avvo and the other reviews are spot on. Chris is a genuine person who is knowledgeable and does not sugar coat situations. I really respect his realistic approach to family law. This was the hardest thing I've ever been through but Chris never let me feel alone through the process. I...
Posted by anonymous | January 10, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Family
Out of State Father Seeking Residential Parent for School Placement
I am a father that has moved out of the Central Ohio area and needed to modify my parenting plan seeking resident parent for school placement out of state. The situation was difficult and the task was large but throughout the whole process Chris was absolutely exceptional. He took random calls at o...
Posted by Abigail | June 11, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Family
Best Family Law attorney
Mr. Tamm’s is one of the best family law attorneys in Ohio! He fought to make sure my kids were in a safe, loving, environment all the while being honest with me about the reality of my situation!! If you want someone who will be honest with you and not sugar coat your situation, this is your guy! I ...
Posted by Gary | May 10, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Family
Highly recommend
I retained Chris in a post-decree matter and I could not have been more happy with his representation and the outcome. Chris is very thorough, detail-oriented, responsive, and most importantly, takes a vested interest in his clients and their situation. Chris is very knowledgeable, pro...
Christopher Joseph Tamms's Lawyer Endorsements
"I highly endorse Chris as a family law attorney. I have worked with Chris on several cases. He is always responsive, professional and a strong advocate for his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Tamms has dealt with many legal issues and always provides excellent advice."
"I highly endorse Attorney Tamms. I recently worked with him on a family law matter and I found that his approach was direct and solution oriented. Mr. Tamms ensured that all the details that mattered to his client were attended to-which made all the difference in the world. He was responsive to me as opposing counsel, easy to reach, and very accessible. By using this approach, Mr. Tamms was a strong advocated for his client. If you are looking for a family law attorney, I would recommend Mr. Tamms."
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"Lawyers who serve the avvo community as much as Mr. Tamms are few and far between. It takes passion, concern and dedication to devote so much time. You have my endorsement and kudos."
"An attention for detail; a committed advocate."
"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer. I deleted my first endorsement because it didn't really go far enough. As a fellow Ohio attorney, I have been following the answers given by Mr. Tamms on this site and he clearly very knowledgeable about the law in Ohio."
"I endorse this lawyer. As evidenced by Mr. Tamms years of experience and the great number of questions he has answered on Avvo, he is a smart attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Tamms is an outstanding attonrney with an excellent reputation. He is a strong and zealous advocate for his clients and a credit to the legal profession. I highly endorse him."
"Mr. Tamms and I have worked together in joint representation of a business client. Mr. Tamms is a forward thinking lawyer who does an excellent job anticipating potential legal obstacles a client could possibly encounter down the road. Mr. Tamms is a pragmatic thinker who is a great resource for common sense solutions that will save his clients both time and expense in the future."
"I endorse this lawyer's work and appreciate his numerous responses to many inquiries posed on this site. His dedication to community service is also evident in his contributions over the past 4 years. Rest assured that he will apply the same level of dedication to your legal need."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. I am familiar with Mr. Tamms from his many insightful and intelligent answers to questions posted on Avvo. Always willing to help out and give good concise answers. In the end, you may need to hire an attorney to get to the outcome you seek, but at least here you can get a good start with his informative answers, blogs, and legal guides. ."
"Mr. Tamms and I worked together on an estate planning matter. He is dilligent and very responsive to emails and telephone calls. Mr. Tamms is also well-prepared for any matter that may arise in representation. Highly recommended."
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Experience
Honors
2016
Peer Reviewed, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
Columbus Top Lawyers 2016, Family Law, Columbus CEO Magazine
2015
Columbus Top Lawyers 2015, Family Law, Columbus CEO Magazine
2008
Public Interest Fellow, Ohio State University Moritz College of Law
2001
Oxford Scholar, Miami University
Work Experience
2010 - Present
Attorney, Owner, Tamms Law Office
2007 - 2009
Attorney, Court of Claims of Ohio
2006 - 2006
Research Assistant, Daniel Tokaji
Associations
American Bar Association
Member
Central Ohio Association of Juvenile Lawyers
Member
Ohio State Bar Association
Member
Columbus Bar Association
Member
2007 - 2008
Moritz College of Law- Moot Court Governing BoardBoard Member
Education
2008
Ohio State University
JD - Juris Doctor
2005
Miami University of Ohio
B.A.
Speaking Engagements
2018
Divorce Attorney Toolkit
Divorce Attorney Toolkit
2010
Ohio Supreme Court Introduction to Mentoring Program
Mentoring
Publications
2008
Ohio State Journal on Dispute Resolution
Managing Editor
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
What does it mean in the sate of Ohio when you are to pay a purge to get out of jail from a nonpayment of child support?
20 Mar 2025
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Do I have any say so if I have temp custody of grandchild from CPS?
18 Mar 2025
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Best way too prove our bonafide marriage without living together or having finances together. ?
19 Mar 2025