Tammy Lynn Andrews

Tammy Lynn Andrews

also known as Tammy Andrews

3.4
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 38 years

Family Lawyer at Santa Monica, CA
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody ... +4 more

1541 Ocean Ave Ste 200, Santa Monica, CA

About Tammy

Biography

Practice Areas

7

Practice Areas

Family 20%

Divorce, Pre-Nuptial Agreements, Child Custody, Visitation, Child Support, Spousal Support, Domestic Violence, Restraining Orders, Guardianships, Legal Separation, Nullity, International and Domestic Move-Away Cases, Cohabitation Agreements

38 years

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 38 years

State: California

Acquired: 1987

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Tammy Lynn Andrews

1541 Ocean Ave Ste 200, Santa Monica, CA, 90401

Law Offices of Tammy Lynn Andrews

12400 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 400, Los Angeles, CA, 90025

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Tammy Lynn Andrews's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

3.4 /5.0

10 Client Reviews

5 star (6)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (4)

Posted by Marina | September 22, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Failed to act in my best interest

Ms. Andrews failed to seek orders for temporary child support, spousal support, or attorney's fees. Given her awareness of my financial circumstances, this omission constitutes a failure to perform the duties for which she was retained. It was only after Ms. Andrews was substituted out of the case an...d new counsel was retained that motions for temporary child and spousal support, along with attorney's fees, were filed. These requests were subsequently granted approximately one month after the change in representation, providing significant financial relief.

Posted by anonymous | September 22, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Stay Away

My professional relationship with Ms. Andrews was terminated due to a number of concerns regarding her billing practices and the handling of my case. The issues include suspected billing fraud, such as duplicate invoices, billing for excessive hours, and alleged forgery of billing records. In my view..., Ms. Andrews also engaged in dilatory tactics, including requesting continuations that led to unnecessary delays in my case. After an online search, I discovered that other former clients of Ms. Andrews have reported similar experiences

Posted by Amelia | November 18, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Thoughtful Professional Guidance

Tammy thoughtfully and professionally guided me through complex legal issues with patience and expertise. She made sure I fully understood my options and the advice she gave me. I’m very grateful.

Posted by Evan | April 18, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Exactly who I needed during a hard time

Going through a divorce is never easy, and it was no different for me. I needed a reliable attorney for my case, which involved more substantial assets, and thankfully, a trusted friend referred me to Tammy. From the beginning, she was incredibly supportive and knowledgeable. Tammy was always avai...lable to answer any questions I had. I had a question about a bill once and I was worried from past experience that it would turn into a fight, but Tammy patiently resolved my concerns, drawing from a detailed record of the work she'd done to represent me. Her expert handling of my case led to a satisfactory agreement with my ex-spouse. I am grateful for her guidance and professionalism during such a difficult time. I highly recommend Tammy to anyone looking for competent and compassionate legal support in a divorce.

Posted by anonymous | September 14, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Awful Experience!

I hired Tammy for my divorce when I was in a very vulnerable time of mi life. She unethically overstated her expertise, overcharged, engaged in theft through intentional double billing, back-charged for conversations that happened prior to our engagement, then abandoned me (After billing $60k in on...ly 2 months for no random stuff that did not in my case). She only wants to drain everything you have. Stay away!

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2017

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

Certified Specialist - Family Law, State Bar of California

2008

Volunteer Recognition Award, Harriett Buhai Center for Family Law

Work Experience

2005 - Present

Owner, Andrews Family Law & Mediation Offices

1995 - 2005

Co-Owner and Founding Partner, Jubelt & Andrews, A Professional Corporation

1987 - 1995

Litigation Associate, Haight Brown & Bonesteel

1986 - 1986

Summer Law Clerk, Haight Brown & Bonesteel

1985 - 1985

Summer Law Clerk, Wenke, Taylor, Evans and Ikola

Associations

2017 - Present

Santa Monica Rotary Club

Director

2016 - Present

Santa Monica Rotary

Member

2016 - Present

Jonathan Art Foundation

Member, Board of Directors

2005 - Present

Los Angeles Co Bar Association

Family Law Section

1987 - Present

Santa Monica Bar Assoicaiton

Past President

1987 - Present

State Bar of California

Family Law Section Member

1987 - Present

Santa Monica Bar Association

Board Member

Ghost Ranch

Board Member

Education

1987

University of California at Davis School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1984

Univ of California Riverside

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2011

Speaker

Financial Disclosures In Family Law: "Liar, liar, pants on fire!"

Languages

English

Activity

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