Tamara Elizabeth McVicker

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Tamara Elizabeth McVicker

also known as T. Elizabeth McVicker, Elizabeth McVicker

4.8
Rating: 9.9

Licensed for 32 years

Family Lawyer at Menifee, CA
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Mediation ... +4 more

27851 Bradley Road, Suite 135, Menifee, CA

Virtual Consultation Available

About Tamara

Biography

Do you need a Divorce mediator or Family Law mediator? T. Elizabeth McVicker can help!

T. Elizabeth McVicker is a Certified Mediator and Family Law Specialist with 25 years' experience.

Practice Areas

7

Practice Areas

Family 17%

Divorce Mediation and Family Law Mediation

33 years | 5,000 cases

17%
Divorce and Separation 16%

16%
Mediation 15%

15%
Uncontested Divorce 14%

14%
Child Custody 13%

13%
Child Support 13%

13%
Alimony 12%

12%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 400-400 per hour

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2016

Licenses

Licensed in California for 32 years

State: California

Acquired: 1993

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in District of Columbia for 32 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 1994

Inactive in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

McVicker's Family Law Mediation Center

27851 Bradley Road, Suite 135, Menifee, CA, 92586

mcvickersfamilylawmediation.com

Online Presence

Other places you can find Tamara online.

Tamara Elizabeth McVicker's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

15 Client Reviews

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Posted by John | July 21, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Exceptional Experience

Mrs McVicker's and her staff were exceptional in every step of the divorce process. Mrs. McVicker's was prepared for every meeting and provided an honest assessment of the best course of action, even if it wasn't exactly what I wanted to hear. Her staff was always available and responded in a timel...y fashion for all inquiries. They aggressively kept my divorce headed towards conclusion vs. running up the clock and bill unnecessarily. Probably the biggest accolade to their performance: My Ex has passed on Mrs. McVicker's information to those seeking divorce assistance vs. suggesting her own Counsel.

Posted by anonymous | October 19, 2014 | Family

Great Attorney!

Liz is an amazing attorney. I hired her for a family law matter a few months ago. She is extremely knowledgeable about the law. She also has a great attitude, is an all around nice person and was very helpful and responsive. I have had really bad experiences with attorneys in the past, and I was plea...santly surprised as soon as I walked through the door. Liz was just great. I would hire her again and refer her to anyone who asked for the name of a great attorney. Not only is she a sweetheart, but she got me a sweetheart deal.

Posted by anonymous | January 21, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Knowledgeable, but not aggressive

My experience with Elizabeth McVicker (formerly Fields) was different from other reviewers. I hired her in 2010 to obtain divorce from my ex-husband. The case was very straight-forward if only Liz had listened to her client in the first place. She eventually let my treacherous ex to play all kinds of... games (incl. forgery of court documents). Instead of being on my side, she called my, not his, words in question. Her indifference ended up in me being involved in a 3-year long litigation. I waisted a lot of time, money, and energy over nothing. Liz washed her hands once it became clear that she was incapable to handle that mess. I was left with totally ruined case. I would not recommend this attorney. Knowledge of family law is useless if your legal counselor lacks professional intuition and toughness.

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Judd Nemiro

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Relationship: Other

"Not only do I endorse this lawyer, but I also give them five stars for their tremendous work with the community."

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Gina Famularo

Family lawyer | Oct 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Elizabeth is an extremely capable and knowledgeable lawyer. She is appropriately aggressive and professional. Liz is a true pro in the area of family law."

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Litigation lawyer

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Gina Famularo

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.9 (Superb)

Honors

2018

Certified Specialist - Family Law, State Bar of California

2013

Certified Specialist - Family Law, State Bar of California

2012

Minor Counseling Program, Los Angeles County Bar Association

2008

Certified Specialist - Family Law, State Bar of California

2008

Minor Counseling Program, Los Angeles County Bar Association

2004

Certificate of Mediation, Strauss Institute for Dispute Resolution

2003

Certified Specialist - Family Law, State Bar of California

1989

Certificate of Translation French - English, American University

Work Experience

2020 - Present

Mediator with Southern California Family Mediation Group, Edelman Children's Court in Monterey Park

2018 - Present

Mediator, RCBA Dispute Resolution Service, Inc.

2014 - Present

Lead Attorney, McVicker's Family Law Mediation Center, Lake Elsinore, CA

2008 - 2013

Lead Attorney, Law Office of T. Elizabeth Fields, Professional Law Corporation, Beverly Hills, CA

2008 - 2012

Contract Attorney, Kleeman Kreman

2008 - 2008

Associate, Law Office Of Mitchell A. Jacobs

2007 - 2008

Associate, Minyard Morris, LLP

2006 - 2007

Associate, Law Offices of Nachshin & Weston, LLP

2003 - 2006

Temporary Judge, Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Pro Tem

2001 - 2006

Settlement Officer, Los Angeles Superior Court

2000 - 2006

Lead Attorney, Law Offices of T. Elizabeth Fields, Beverly Hills, CA

1993 - 2000

Associate, Moore, Sorensen & Horner, Beverly Hills, CA

Associations

2019 - Present

RCBA Dispute Resolution Service, Inc.

DRS Panel Arbitrator and Mediator

2018 - Present

Association of Certified Family Law Specialists

Member

2018 - Present

Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (California chapter)

Member

2018 - Present

Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (National chapter)

Member

2018 - Present

Southern California Mediation Association

Member

2015 - Present

Southwest American Inn of Court

Master

2014 - Present

Riverside County Southwest Bar Association

Member

2013 - Present

Mount San Jacinto/Hemet Bar Association

Member

1993 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

1993 - Present

Los Angeles County Bar Association

Member

1993 - Present

Phi Delta Phi

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

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Dismissed

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Education

2004

Pepperdine University School of Law

Certificate of Mediation

1992

Whittier College School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1989

American University

MA - Masters

1987

Georgetown University Law Center

BS - Bachelor of Science

N/A

Pepperdine Caruso School of Law

Masters of Laws in Dispute Resolution (LLM) expected 12/2020

Speaking Engagements

2018

Southwest American Inn of Court

The Do's and Don'ts of Ex Parte Applications

2016

Southwest American Inn of Court Military Law and Divorce

Publications

2018

Riverside Lawyer Magazine Mediation Disclosure Notification and Acknowledgment

2015

Divorce Magazine How is Marital Property Divided in California

2015

Los Angeles Business Journal Navigating the Minefield of Divorce & Support

2012

Santa Monica Daily Press Family Law Mediation: A Practical Solution for Today's Needs

2008

Los Angeles Daily Journal Visitation Hesitation

2006

Divorce Magazine How do the Courts in California determine Custody and Vistation?

2005

Orange County Lawyer Magazine The Celebrity Dissolution

1993

American Bar Association publication Seminar on Topical Arbitration Issues

1993

American Bar Association publication Hearing At The Première Chambre C de La Cour d’Appel de Paris

Languages

English

French

Activity

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