Tana Sanchez Benner

Tana Sanchez Benner

also known as Tana Benner, Benner Law

4.5
Rating: 8.0

Licensed for 15 years

Family Lawyer at Columbia, MO
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Uncontested Divorce ... +2 more

29 South 9th Street, Suite 211, Columbia, MO

About Tana

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 20%

I can help you with the intricacies of divorce filing, property division, child custody, child support, and alimony. In some cases, a legal separation is a better option. I can help you decide which choice is best for your unique situation.

20%
Uncontested Divorce 20%

I can provide as much or as little help you need to help finalize your uncontested divorce as quickly and inexpensively as possible.

20%
Child Custody 15%

Feelings can run very high in legal matters involving child custody and your rights as a parent. An experienced representative can help you achieve the most favorable result possible in the best interest of your child.

15%
Adoption 5%

Your family should be well represented to ensure nothing stands between you and the ability to welcome home a new family member. My firm has experience guiding families through the adoption and family planning process.

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 300-300 per hour

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Missouri for 15 years

State: Missouri

Acquired: 2010

Good Standing, Active

No misconduct found

Location

Benner Family Law

29 South 9th Street, Suite 211, Columbia, MO, 65201

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Tana Sanchez Benner's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.5 /5.0

13 Client Reviews

Posted by anonymous | April 10, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Divorce

Going through a divorce is emotionally, mentally and physically the worst thing I’ve went through in my life. You hire a lawyer who is understanding and competent to help you get through this hard time. I received the opposite services. Mrs. Benner was unprepared, not knowledgeable about court proce...dures and caused more emotional, mental and physical hurt during a time I needed a professional. Between the stress of getting an unwanted divorce and the stress Mrs. Benner caused in the process, I was unable to work and struggled daily. The only reason I was granted anything in my divorce after leaving my ex with everything besides a few belongs that I took for me was because of my mother. My mother put together all documentation for court, researched the law and policies as well as provided all emotional support during the process. I paid Mrs. Benner in full for her “lawyer degree” but would not recommend her to represent you during a horrible time unless you are prepared to feel worse and represent yourself without getting paid.

Posted by anonymous | January 5, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Confidence and Listening

Tana is an active listener and follows through promptly. Her records are comprehensive and delivered in a timely manner. Having hired 2 attorneys previously for two separate family matters, I can say confidently that she was the most comfortable one to work with.

Posted by Agnew | December 21, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Claimed Child Support

Hired Tana Benner to modify the child support owed by my child's father. He recently finished his medical residency and started making significantly more money but refused to pay any more than he did before. He kept giving us the runaround about his student loans and cost of living but completely ign...ored our child's necessities, childcare etc. Tana Benner came in and increased his monthly payments by a lot! He now has to cover not only necessities but also our child's activities as he's getting older. Thank you so much, Tana! I'm so glad I hired you! She explained everything my child was entitled to and got it for us!!

Posted by Mark | December 12, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

What More Can I Say

Thank you, Tana Benner, I don't think I could have been in a worse position before coming here. I had lost my son, my home, my reputation, and everything important to me. Thanks to Tana Benner I got my son back, my home back, and my life back. Even after my ex filed for two restraining orders, Tana w...as able to prove them false and baseless. She was able to get this divorce/custody battle on the right track and resolved. My son is doing so much better now and it wouldn't have happened without Tana, and the rest of her team. Thank you!

Posted by Ruth | December 11, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Uncontested Divorce

I was seeking advice on how to file for an amicable divorce for my parents who had been living apart for over 10 years. One was very ill and it was important to protect both of their assets in the advent of a catastrophic illness. As my parents lived in Columbia and I was almost 200 miles away, findi...ng Tana Benner, who was recommended by my local attorney, was a godsend. We were able to handle all of the particulars electronically via email and Tana helped us divide up all of the assets in a way that way that was fair to both of my parents. Everything was as smooth as possible except for the archaic court system. It took over 5 months to get an uncontested divorce to be accepted by the court. Obviously not her fault, I would wholeheartedly recommend Tana Benner for any matrimonial matters that you may have to deal with.

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Tana Sanchez Benner's Lawyer Endorsements

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Amy Salladay

Family lawyer | May 06

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I have worked with Tana for over 8 years. She is a colleague and friend. Her accomplishment in obtaining the first same sex divorce in Missouri is something many people don't know about her. She hasn't been afraid to tackle complicated legal issues in front of our judges. She is intelligent, patient, fun to be around, and really cares about her clients. She shares the same goals that I do in terms of always trying to put our clients first and focusing on making sure every client has the best possible outcome in their case. It is an honor and privilege that she is part of our Columbia Family Law Group team."

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Experience

Rating:  8.0 (Excellent)

Honors

2012

Pro Bono Wall of Fame, The Missouri Bar

2008

Dean's List, University of Missouri School of Law

2007

Scholarship Recipient, University of Missouri School of Law

Work Experience

2017 - Present

Owner, Benner Law LLC

2010 - 2011

Court-appointed Guardian ad Litem, 13th Judicial Circuit, Boone County, Missouri

2009 - 2017

Attorney, Columbia Family Law Group LLC

2007 - 2009

Law Clerk, Knight & Salladay

Associations

2010 - Present

Missouri State Bar Association

Member

2010 - Present

Boone County Bar Association

Member

2010 - Present

Boone County Bar Association, Family Law Committee

Member

2010 - Present

Boone County Bar Association

Young Lawyer's Committee Member

2010 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2010 - 2011

Women's Network- Columbia Chamber of Commerce

Co-Chair of Business Leader's Forum

Education

2009

University of Missouri School of Law

J.D.

2002

University of Northern Colorado

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2012

Missouri Small Business & Technology Center

Contracts 101

2011

Child Care Aware Training

How to Recognize, Respond, and Report Child Abuse

Publications

2008

Missouri Environmental Law & Policy Review Waving Good-Bye to Environmental Laws

Languages

English

Activity

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