Tamara Shari Benefield

Tamara Shari Benefield

also known as Certified Family Law Specialist, Tamara Benefield Faulk

4.9
Rating: 8.7

Licensed for 22 years

Family Lawyer at Beverly Hills, CA
Practice Areas: Family, Child Custody, Child Support ... +7 more

9454 Wilshire Blvd. Penthouse Suite, Beverly Hills, CA

About Tamara

Biography

Practice Areas

10

Practice Areas

Family 20%

Dissolution/Divorce, Nullity, Legal Separation Child Custody, Visitation, Child Support, Spousal Support, Domestic Violence, Domestic Partnerships, Adoption, Co-Habitation Agreements, Interstate Actions, Premarital and Marital Settlement Agreements, Marital Property/Community Property, Division of Assets, Parenting Agreement, Surrogacy and Artificial Insemination, Petitions to Terminate Parental Rights/Abandonment

24 years | 1,000 cases

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 22 years

State: California

Acquired: 2003

Active

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2021

Location

Law Offices Of Tamara Benefield

9454 Wilshire Blvd. Penthouse Suite, Beverly Hills, CA, 90212

Law Offices Of Tamara Benefield

400 Corporate Pointe, Suite 300, Culver City, CA, 90230

Law Offices Of Tamara Benefield

1230 Rosecrans Avenue, Suite 300, Manhattan Beach, CA, 90266

Law Offices Of Tamara Benefield

3780 Kilroy Airport Way, Suite 200, Long Beach, CA, 90806

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Tamara Shari Benefield's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

51 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 13 reviews | Child Custody

Posted by CMW | October 03, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

High Conflict Complications, Check!

I was beginning to believe my family and friends, ALL attorneys are in it for money. I had a couple of those when a tech friend offered a search tool that would find THE family attorney in LA County who holds the most good reviews because bad reviews don’t really help for a myriad of reasons. Lo and ...behold, a woman to my delight, and I called. No one wants to hear my struggling single mom, been ripped apart, will protect my child above all else existing…I can’t say that you get what you pay for because before Tamara I had NOT! And she may not love my sharing this, but she has worked with me to my advantage because she cares about children, and she stands for freedom, the law, due process, and she will blow up a courtroom with what I call her signature Intelligence and Eloquence. Leaving all to ponder, how do things get so spun away from the simplicity of our written law and our basic human rights. Confirmed is this, she has built a strong business, a respected presence in our community and our courts. She gives you her all, you will be able to reach her on private cell, and she is prepared to the point of my being surprised by her attentiveness to the intricate, unique details of my case. There are too many details of great relevance in cases often overlooked by the courts and a huge lack of knowledgeable attorneys with experience, tying it all together in order to give a presiding Judge an accurate representation of the facts needed for the outcome in the best interest of the child. The important part of this review is that if your child/ren are in a situation where you have no choice but to fight for their safety and you’ve been made to look bad via the very entity in which they need to be kept safe from…and you fear the worst…rest assured you were NOT led to Tamara and these reviews by chance coincidence. Do your own research, it’s Fall, 2025, in LA County, one of the biggest cities on the face of the Earth, and Tamara Benefield is at the top of this chart. I don’t believe there is anyone who would do what you need to expose the truths of your case.

Posted by anonymous | July 02, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Compassionate, Strong, and Results-Driven

I am so grateful for Tamara’s dedication and guidance through my custody case. From the first day, she treated me with empathy and professionalism. She was honest, thorough, and knew exactly how to navigate the legal system. Even during an emergency court hearing. She showed up for me. If you need so...meone who fights for your family and knows the law, she's the one you want on your side. I highly recommend her services.

Posted by anonymous | May 28, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Above and beyond

I hired Tamara Benefield, Esq. during a difficult, year-long custody battle to preserve my parental rights. With a complicated legal past and a strained relationship with my child, I needed more than just legal representation—I needed someone who would truly fight for me. Tamara delivered on every le...vel. She was strategic, fiercely committed, and deeply knowledgeable about family law. Her courtroom presence was commanding, and she knew exactly how to position my case to show the court that I deserved a second chance. Thanks to her unwavering advocacy, I was able to secure custody and begin rebuilding a meaningful relationship with my child. If you're facing a serious custody issue, I can’t recommend Tamara enough. Her dedication and skill made all the difference in my life, and I’m forever grateful for the future she helped me reclaim.

Posted by John.M | April 01, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

"In the Hands of Excellence: My Journey with Tamara Benefield Law Offices"

When it comes to a child especially in a custody battle action facts paperwork and the right people that will represent you is key on this battle. I want what's best for the child, and Tamara Benefield Law Offices, gives you that piece of Mind knowing, that this child and family is got one of the ...best attorney representing them. I personally recommend anybody that has to go through this unfortunate battle, the child comes first and that's exactly what Tamara Benefield Law offices has proven to me. Not all heroes wear capes, once again thank you so much Tamara Benefield for helping my grandkids live a better life ❤ God bless you and your team.

Posted by anonymous | August 04, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Excellent Lawyer who is fast and accurate.

I am very happy to have had the good fortune of finding Mrs Benefield! I was faced with a difficult family law case as the other side was antagonistic. My previous lawyer was unable to circumvent “bad faith” negotiations and I was left with a legal entanglement that was based on lies that had no...t been opposed properly by my other counsel. My previous partner was angry and using a legal battle spending over 100k to prevent me from seeing my son. I was opposing false allegations and gross misstatements of the truth. I needed a lawyer that could pick up a mishandled case as well as deal with an opposing counsel that is litigious and will antagonize for their client as to extend the bill as long as possible. Ms Benefield took my case just a week before trial. I was very impressed with her ability to process the case as well as simplify the pieces that had deliberately been opacified by opposing counsel. I watched her site case law and precedent to beat back the ill intentions of the opposing counsel. She was savvy with influencing the other side to settle. She was able to conceptualize and oppose arguments very well. She was committed to a solution for the case putting an end to a “billing battle” by the previous attorneys. She was clear with her understanding of law as well as the explanations of all proceedings. I had the experience of family attorneys explaining things but lacking clarity. Sometimes when people don't have a good grasp on a topic they will claim that it’s tough to understand. Contrastingly Ms Benefield had an excellent knowledge base and explained everything with ease. I was thoroughly impressed with her and I would recommend her without reservation to my colleagues and friends. She is expensive but she provides a great service.

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Tamara Shari Benefield's Lawyer Endorsements

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Toni Long

Family lawyer | Mar 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ms. Benefield is an extremely competent, compassionate and knowledgeable family law attorney. She is a fighter who works very hard on behalf of her clients. Tamara is one of the first people I think of when clients or friends need a family law attorney. I know they are in good hands if she is their attorney. I endorse her without reservation!"

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Marc Kopeikin

Family lawyer | Jul 07

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I wholeheartedly endorse attorney Tamara Benefield. In all my years of Family Law practice, I have never experienced a lawyer that will stop at nothing to fight for her client's rights as Tamara does. She's simply the BEST !"

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Olga Ginzburg

Family lawyer | Jun 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Don Dennis

Family lawyer | Jan 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Benefield is very thorough and attentive. Without hesitation, I have referred numerous clients to her and she has been patient, diligent, and knowledgeable in consulting them."

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Jasmine McMullen

Family lawyer | Jan 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Tamara has always been an outstanding and upstanding attorney in her family law practice. I am proud and confident when referring clients to engage her knowledgable and professional services."

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Louis Shapiro

Family lawyer | Jan 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Tamara is personable, knowledgeable and reliable! She has the right temperament and skill set to be a formidable advocate for her client. She leads by example and is an inspiration to our field."

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Daniel Flores

Family lawyer | Jan 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Alon Darvish

Family lawyer | Oct 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I strongly endorse this lawyer. Ms. Benefield is a highly respected attorney in the legal community by fellow lawyers and former clients. She is experienced and knowledgeable about the law and truly cares about each of her clients. If you are searching for a lawyer that will fight for you but who is also compassionate, Ms. Benefield is the lawyer for you."

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Experience

Rating:  8.7 (Excellent)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2021.

Discipline, Probation; no Actual Suspension issued in CA, 2021

updated on 09/10/2021

This sanction means the attorney had a suspension placed on hold (and ultimately removed) by complying with certain requirements.

Honors

2017

Trailblazer Under 40 Award, National Bar Association

2016

Top 100 Family Law Attorneys, National Bar Association

2015

Advanced Cross Examination, National Family Law Trial Institute

2014

Certified Specialist - Family Law, State Bar of California

2010

Certificate of Completion, Family Law Trial Institute at South Texas College of Law

Work Experience

2013 - Present

Professor, University Of West Los Angeles School Of Law

2004 - Present

CEO, Law Offices of Tamara Benefield

2001 - 2002

Associate, Anderson, McPharlin & Conners

Associations

2016 - Present

Black Women Lawyers of Los Angeles

Family Law Liaison for Harriet Buhai Center

2016 - Present

National Bar Association

Member

2016 - Present

Harriett Buhai Center for Family Law Board of Directors

Liason

2016 - Present

California Association of Black Lawyers

Historian

2014 - Present

Association of Certified Family Law Specialists

Attorney Member

2012 - Present

Beverly Hills Bar Association

Member

2012 - Present

Order of Distinguished Attorneys

Member

2009 - Present

Association of Family and Conciliation Courts

Member

2003 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2003 - Present

Black Women Lawyers of Los Angeles

Lifetime Member

2003 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

2002 - Present

Los Angeles County Bar Association Barristers

Member

2017 - 2017

California Association Black Lawyers

Judicial Evaluations Co-Chair

2016 - 2017

California Association of Black Lawyers

Historian

Sample of Legal Cases

500K Frozen and Liened

Ex Parte Application granted to protect corpus of the community estate

IRMO

$180,000 Judgment and $7500 per month wage garnishment

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Education

2002

Loyola Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1999

California State University, Northridge

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2019

California Lawyers Association - Annual Meeting Monterey Intersectionality of Family Law and Criminal Law In Domestic Violence Cases

2016

2014

Law Professor

Civil Procedure

Publications

2010

Law Offices of Tamara Benefield - Real Estate Litigation Web Page What Every Homeowner In Distress Should Know When They Face Foreclosure

Languages

English

Spanish

Activity

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