Tamara Shari Benefield is a nationally recognized family law litigator with over 24 years of experience in high-asset divorces, complex custody disputes, and international child abduction cases. A former law professor and award-winning trial attorney, she is known for her sharp courtroom advocacy and compassionate representation.
Bars
State Bar of California
Associations
Black Women Lawyers of Los Angeles, 2016, 2022
National Bar Association, 2016, 2022
Harriett Buhai Center for Family Law Board of Directors, 2016, 2022
California Association of Black Lawyers, 2016, 2022
Association of Certified Family Law Specialists, 2014, 2022
Practice Areas
Family Law
Divorce
Child Custody
Child Support
Adoption
HONORS & AWARDS
Trailblazer Under 40 Award, National Bar Association, 2017
Top 100 Family Law Attorneys, National Bar Association, 2016
Advanced Cross Examination, National Family Law Trial Institute, 2015
Certified Specialist - Family Law, State Bar of California, 2014
Certificate of Completion, Family Law Trial Institute at South Texas College of Law, 2010