Tamara Shari Benefield
also known as Certified Family Law Specialist, Tamara Benefield Faulk
About Tamara
Biography
The Law Offices of Tamara Benefield is a Professional Law Corporation based in Beverly Hills, California. We are dedicated to the performance of outstanding legal advocacy, representation and litigation on your behalf.
Quality Legal Representation
You need a lawyer that you can talk to openly and honestly about what to do during your time of need. You need a lawyer who is available to guide you through the step by step process of your case. You need a lawyer whose knowledge and skill base is first rate. You need an attorney who will take the time to explain and foster your own understanding of how the law applies to your situation so that you can learn from this barrier in your life and overcome it. Stand up for yourself first, reach for the phone and call now so you can get the legal relief you deserve! Ms. Benefield will advocate diligently for your best interests.
Ms. Benefield is approachable and yet a fierce advocate strategically positioned to fight for your rights. As a Loyola Law School Public Interest Fellow, Ms. Benefield is dedicated to people and views her role as an Attorney as one of service to her clients, community and society. She is relentless in pursuit of justice for her clients. It's not just about the practice of law. Its about the pursuit of fairness, justice and equality for all people.
Premier Office Technology
Our office uses cutting edge legal technology and premier legal software to optimize performance. We are responsive to our clients needs and available when you need to speak with an Attorney. Ms. Benefield will return your calls, update you on the status of your case, and take the time to discuss the facts and details of your particular matter. Our firm relies heavily on thorough research and analysis to assist our clients and advance their interests. Comprehensive research software and premier office technology compliment her intellectual performance to provide you with the informative and current research to support your case.
Professional Associations & Credentials
Ms. Benefield is licensed to practice law in both state and federal Courts in the State of California. Ms. Benefield is a member of the Los Angeles County Bar Association and the Beverly Hills Bar Association, American Bar Association, Langston Bar Association, Black Women Lawyers Association. She is also a member of the California State Bar Family Law Section and Trusts and Estate Planning. Ms. Benefield is a Ronald Brown Fellow for the Center of Politics and Commercial Diplomacy and a distinguished Loyola Law School Public Interest Law Fellow. Ms. Benefield is a member of the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (AFCC).
In addition to the practice of law, Ms. Benefield is a licensed real estate broker (renewal application pending). She is also fluent in the Spanish language.
Practice Areas
10
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in California for 22 years
State: California
Acquired: 2003
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
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51 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | Responsiveness
Posted by Manuel Little | August 29, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
I highly recommend her to anyone!
Mrs. Tamara is well worth the money! I had a very complicated case to deal with and in a very short time. Mrs. Tamara and her team Went above and beyond to make it happen and we won! She dropped everything to take care of my case. I highly recommend her to anyone!
Posted by Andrea | July 21, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Domestic Violence
Dedicated, empathetic and amazing
If I could give more stars, I would. Tamara literally saved my life from a dangerous predator. She knew exactly how to guide me through the process and made sure I understood everything before proceeding on to the next issue, and was always very straightforward and honest. Mine was a very long and...
Posted by anonymous | March 11, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Family
Amazing Family Law Lawyer
Tamara is an excellent lawyer with a specaility in family law. She assisted me with a request and was very responsive. She went above and beyond to assist me with the manner and also was very personally supportive.
Posted by David | February 01, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Family
God Sent!!!
I'm just going to cut the fat and get straight to the point. Ms.Benefield is hands down THE BEST attorney when it comes to family law. We couldn't be happier with her services and the outcome of our trial. We hired Tamara for a custody case involving my fiancées daughter. The case was difficult as we...
Posted by Kreativeartistmanagment | July 04, 2012 | Contracts & Agreements
Quick contract work
Our company needed to get a contract drawn up for a new client. Our regular lawyer was not available and I heard this lady's ad. Did not really expect to have the work done so fast especially because I called her late on a Thursday and I needed the work done the next day. Highly recommend.
Tamara Shari Benefield's Lawyer Endorsements
"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!"
"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 !"
"I endorse this lawyer."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"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."
Family lawyer
Divorce and separation lawyer
Family lawyer
Criminal defense lawyer
Chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyer
Family lawyer
Experience
Professional misconduct
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2021.
Discipline, Probation; no Actual Suspension issued in CA, 2021
updated on 09/10/2021This 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 AngelesFamily Law Liaison for Harriet Buhai Center
2016 - Present
National Bar AssociationMember
2016 - Present
Harriett Buhai Center for Family Law Board of DirectorsLiason
2016 - Present
California Association of Black LawyersHistorian
2014 - Present
Association of Certified Family Law SpecialistsAttorney Member
2012 - Present
Beverly Hills Bar AssociationMember
2012 - Present
Order of Distinguished AttorneysMember
2009 - Present
Association of Family and Conciliation CourtsMember
2003 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2003 - Present
Black Women Lawyers of Los AngelesLifetime Member
2003 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
2002 - Present
Los Angeles County Bar Association BarristersMember
2017 - 2017
California Association Black LawyersJudicial Evaluations Co-Chair
2016 - 2017
California Association of Black LawyersHistorian
Sample of Legal Cases
Ex Parte Application granted to protect corpus of the community estate
$180,000 Judgment and $7500 per month wage garnishment
Education
2002
JD - Juris Doctor
1999
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2019
2016
2014
Civil Procedure
Publications
2010
Languages
English
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Can you get a bifurcated Divorce while your spouse is in rehab?
10 Sep 2013
Reasons for continuance of divorce trial setting conference (TSC) so as to get status bifurcation before TSC
07 Sep 2013
The custody evaluator that I am using (private) has cancelled 12 of my appointments and then went into the hospital for half a
05 Dec 2011