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Posted by CMW | October 03, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Family

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 Constance | May 22, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Attorney Benefield is Top Notch

My attorney, Tamara Benefield was amazing. She really knows her stuff. She represented me quite well when we went to court for the trial. She had my best interest at heart and was determined to see that I got what I deserved in my divorce. I got far more than I expected. She is confident, thinks v...ery quickly on her feet, but she listens to your wants and needs. I am blessed because I now know she put in a lot of time on my case and I got great services for the amount of money I paid. I am 100% satisfied with Attorney Benefield. I would use her services again if needed and I would refer friends or family to her.

Posted by Anna | June 15, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Domestic Violence

Exceptional Legal Skills using Heart & Intellect

I'm a single mother of a 7yr old boy. I've been searching for an attorney that not only understands my financial state but who works really empower me in their legal approach. I've consulted with many types of lawyers that had an aggressive approach but their interpersonal skills and ability to truly... meet me where I was, seemed lacking. From my first initial consultation through the end of my legal proceedings, Ms. Tamara impressed me. Her knowledge doesn't only encompass family law, but includes an extensive amount of skills and knowledge in others areas that as a whole experience left me in tears of gratitude, empowerment, and happiness I haven't felt in 7 years struggling with my domestic violence case. My case was not a slam dunk each corner we turned together. My situation involved an insidious acts of abuse that were incredibly difficult to prove, meanwhile my son was suffering with anxiety, fear, and worry caused by our visitation schedule that I had tried so hard to move forward with smoothly. Ms. Benefield is like a mad scientist in the court system, navigating and adjusting quickly and tactfully through the curve balls thrown during court proceedings. As a licensed family therapist myself, I cannot believe today that I found such an amazing advocate with such a complex understanding of diverse situations and issues within family issues. I highly recommend Ms. Tamara, as she took my seed of hope and turned it into a fruitful blossom I never knew eww possible. My recommendation is to trust her through the process, however, and don't let your anxieties through the legal proceedings trickle onto your advocate, as to not make what you are going through even more complex. You must do your homework and be able to communicate your history with as concrete facts as possible as to work collaboratively with her intense, aggressive, and objective direction. Thank you Ms. Tamara, you have eternally changed my son's life as well as mine!

Posted by Harry | October 14, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Family

"Encore"

Tamara, is in that elite circle with the Best of the Best in Family law, I believe. She is very surgical in her defense and attack towards the opposition. Tamara is very passionate about her profession and from my experience with her through my challenging, headache of a case; she has shown how she g...enuinely cares and will go an extra mile for her client if needed. Her Brilliance and Confidence at one of my hearings made me want to jump up and applaud her with a standing ovation. I felt blessed to have her on my team. Her excellence spoke for itself as it attracted people, watching i her in action in the background of my case asking to acquire business card and services. And lastly she keeps it real, honest and has a great personality. Thank you for helping me Tamara.

Posted by anonymous | July 12, 2012 | Divorce & Separation

Custody Case from hell

Dealing with a broken relationship is really hard especially when kids are involved. I really wanted this case over and done with so I could focus on being a better parent to my kids. Really just needed a lawyer that understood my pain and was willing to meet me where I was at financially. I know man...y people say "getting divorced is expensive" but in my case, my lawyer was able to work with me to help me save money so i could spend my resources and time on reconstructing my life with my kids. I recommend her because she is a good person, a good listener, and an AMAZING lawyer. She took the time to become my lawyer, to know my case, and to advise me based on what was good for my own interests, not hers.

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