# Jason Benjamin | Envision Family Law **Table of Contents***[*Expand*]* 1. Biography 2. Practice Focus Areas 3. Education 4. Bar / Professional Associations 5. Awards ## Biography Jason Benjamin has practiced for 30 years, immersing himself in the intricacies of family law and particularly child custody cases. To date, he has personally handled more than 1000 cases where child custody is at issue in Tacoma and surrounding cities. He particularly welcomes families who have emergency child custody, domestic violence or restraining order issues, as he can typically obtain appropriate orders within hours to protect you and the children. Since he began his legal career, Jason has aggressively advocated on behalf of victims of domestic violence (even when domestic violence was not treated seriously by the courts). He understands the complexities of domestic violence such as why victims often return to abusers or leave their children with abusers before they make the final decision to permanently leave the abuser. Jason utilizes his years of family law experience in the trenches of hard fought child custody trials to competently advise parties on the best route to tackle complicated and intertwined issues of mental health (particularly Cluster B personality disorders such as histrionic, borderline, narcissistic and anti-social) and chemical dependency (particularly abuse of alcohol, opiates, methamphetamines and benzodiazepines). When it comes to the courtroom, Jason is extremely comfortable and puts his clients at ease. There is no case too complex or too extreme for Jason to be willing to take it on. He is known by his colleagues for his confidence and persuasive argumentative skills and his trial experience is nothing short of prodigious. Many lawyers in the community are aware of his trial advocacy and often refer their clients to him for cases that are headed for trial. Jason left Omak, Washington at 18 years of age and went off to the big city of Chicago where he attended Northwestern University. After obtaining his BA in Philosophy, he came back to Washington State and graduated from Seattle University School of Law in 1995. He and his wife have two daughters and enjoy various outdoor adventures. ## Practice Focus Areas - Divorce / High-Conflict Divorce - Child Custody / Emergency Child Custody - Domestic Violence - Military Divorce - Same Sex Divorce - Child Support - Paternity - Committed Intimate Relationships (CIR) - Protective Orders - Property Division ## Education - **Seattle University School of Law** – Seattle, Washington - J.D. – 1995 - **Northwestern University** – Evanston, Illinois - B.A. – 1992 - Major:  Philosophy ## Bar / Professional Associations - Washington State Bar Association (#25133) - U.S. District Court Eastern District of Washington - U.S. District Court Western District of Washington - Washington State Trial Lawyers — Eagle Member, Member - Residential Housing Association of Pierce County, Member ## Awards - Martindale-Hubbell, Client Champion, Silver, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026 - Martindale-Hubbell, Notable Distinction, 2023, 2026 - Avvo – 10.0 Top Attorney - Avvo Client’s Choice Award, 2018 - American Institute of Family Law Attorneys, 10 Best - Lawyers of Distinction [Contact Me](tel:+12534345627) ##### – Thomas Castillo *“I had a rough start with Envision Law, but that was during covid and my lawyer a medical condition that affected her ability to represent me. As a result Jason Benjamin, a leading partner, took over my family law case and he did an amazing job. With the help of Erin, is legal assistant, they made the very unpleasant process of family court as positive as they could, they even understood my frustrations and listened to my concerns the entire time.* *I would recommend Jason to anyone who needs help with family law. His record speaks volumes, but his work speaks for itself.”* [MORE CLIENT REVIEWS](/jason-benjamin-reviews/) ##### – Anonymous **So Grateful!** *“Our children were in their fathers care when an incident occurred and it was obvious that they were no longer safe in that environment. This was on a Wednesday, I only had until the following Wednesday before they would be back in that same situation due to our residential schedule at the time. I spent the next three days calling everyone and anyone I could find trying to seek counsel to help me keep my children safe. A google search led me to Envision family law. I called and was told that there wouldn’t be anyone available to consult until Monday afternoon. By the end of the weekend I was hopeless, discouraged and scared. But for some reason (divine intervention?) I filled out the contact form on the website. I didn’t expect that would come of it since I had already spoken to someone there. Almost immediately, I received a call from Jason Benjamin. This was on a Sunday afternoon! Jason listened while I frantically gave him the best synopsis that I could muster about the situation. He was able to secure a temporary protection order before the kids were due back that Wednesday. Throughout the many hearings and motions that followed, Jason has been dedicated and passionate about representing my case and. He’s patient with what I now call my “post hearing rants” and his knowledge of family law is top notch. His humor and empathy towards our situation has made this process so much less stressful and scary. I’d also like to give a big shoutout to Donna Anderson, Jason’s paralegal. She has been a godsend with helping to organize a 5 year long case file highlighting what is relevant to each motion, when I was unable to articulate my argument in a concise way. Not only did she go above and beyond with the filings, she took the time to encourage and validate my doubts and fears. I am forever grateful to have such an amazing team in our corner. I would highly encourage anyone in this type of frightening situation to reach out to Envision Family Law, especially Jason Benjamin and Donna Anderson as they truly care and will fight tooth and nail.”* [MORE CLIENT REVIEWS](/jason-benjamin-reviews/) ##### – Julia **After divorce** *“Jason is honest and just person. He helped me with my child custody and my son is now graduated from high school . He was 7yrs old when I had to go through divorce. Thank you.”* [MORE CLIENT REVIEWS](/jason-benjamin-reviews/) ##### – Brittany *“I first retained Jason with a messy custody case 9 years ago. Since then, I have referred many people to Envision Family Law. In 2022, I found myself in need of counsel for yet another family law case. At the time the case was initiated, in an effort to save money, I retained another firm and attorney to represent me. Looking back, I should have trusted my instinct and retained Jason’s firm from the beginning. Any money that I thought I would save, was quickly diminished by the lack of legal knowledge and drawn-out hearings I endured with my previous attorney. The case had multiple layers of both civil and criminal charges throughout Pierce County when I called Envision. Jason and his team (his paralegal, Erin specifically) were quick to get up to speed on every messy hearing, motion and affidavit that was in the dockets. Often times, calling well after business hours or during their breaks just so they could ensure I was receiving the best legal help. They were compassionate and understanding and eager to help. Jason is knowledgeable, quick-witted, organized and professional. He will tell you his honest opinion, whether that is in your favor or not. He works seamlessly with his support staff and is always willing to go the extra mile. He is well-respected in the courts and very personable and friendly while maintaining a high level of professionalism.* *I’m as thankful for Jason and his team today, as I was years ago!”* [MORE CLIENT REVIEWS](/jason-benjamin-reviews/) ##### – Galina *“Mr. Benjamin has been the absolute best with my very complicated case! With his long experience in family law, he demonstrated great knowledge, confidence, and most importantly, compassion.”* [MORE CLIENT REVIEWS](/jason-benjamin-reviews/) ##### – Dustin **You cant get anyone better.** *“Mr. Benjamin helped me tremendously. My cases was different, my son was born and his mother married. I had to prove he was mine and get custody of him. Mr. Benjamin was fast, smart, and fierce in the courtroom. My sons mom didn’t know what hit her. He proved that she lied was on drugs and was unfit to have my son. He got me non parental emergency custody until we got the paternity test and proved he was my son. You cant find someone better to represent you.”* [MORE CLIENT REVIEWS](/jason-benjamin-reviews/) ##### – Christina **Forever my go to!** *“I have hired Jason on multiple occasions to represent me over the past 8 years. My most recent case was supposed to be a simple child support modification filed with the state turned messy. I retained Mr. Benjamin to represent my children and I and get to the bottom of the discrepancies coming from the other party that the state did not seem to care about. No one has ever worked harder to get to the truth than Mr. Benjamin and his team. I received almost daily updates with every new discovery made within my case, phone calls from Mr. Benjamin personally to give me updates and to answer all my questions, and Melissa’s accessibility and effectiveness is unmatched. Mr. Benjamin’s passion and compassion come through in all aspects of his practice from consultations, depositions, hearings, and following up. He is calm, diligent, and the best lawyer I’ve every worked with. Every item that I needed addressed was handled and taken care of from start to finish and in a favorable manor. I am so glad that I had Mr. Benjamin on my side for this most recent case as well as my previous cases. I would rehire and recommend Mr. Benjamin to anyone that needed a family law attorney.”* [MORE CLIENT REVIEWS](/jason-benjamin-reviews/) ##### – Nicholas **AMAZING** *“Jason Benjamin, Alysia, and melisa have been wonderful in helping me to get my son back home and in my care. Jason was with me every step of the way. He fought for me, and because of he and his team our family is now whole. My family and I will be forever greatful for everything they have done for us. If you are ever in need of legal help Jason and his team is where you should go they’ll give you 100% of themselves and stay with you until the end.”* [MORE CLIENT REVIEWS](/jason-benjamin-reviews/) ##### – Brian *“I cannot say enough good things about Jason, my attorney, and Donna, his paralegal. From the very beginning of my case, they have been nothing short of incredible. I hired Jason and Donna because my spouse had retained an attorney who was aggressive and unpleasant, and I knew I needed someone professional and capable to stand by my side. Jason and Donna exceeded every expectation.* *They handled every aspect of my case with professionalism, expertise, and compassion. They truly listened to my concerns, and their guidance gave me confidence throughout this difficult process. Thanks to their hard work, I’ve achieved everything I hoped for up to this point.* *Their dedication, responsiveness, and thoroughness have been remarkable. If you’re looking for a team that will fight for you with integrity and skill, Jason and Donna are exactly who you need. I couldn’t be more grateful for their support, and I would highly recommend them to anyone in need of exceptional legal representation.”* [MORE CLIENT REVIEWS](/jason-benjamin-reviews/) ##### – Samantha *“I cannot thank Jason & Donna enough for their help protecting my children. We had multiple hearings over the course of 8 months. Jason and Donna were available 24/7. No matter what day of the week or time of day, I could reach them if needed. They went above and beyond with their skills and resources to protect my children as if they were their own. We are so very grateful for their time and strong efforts to keep them safe. If I ever need help in the future, I will only use Jason & Donna.”* [MORE CLIENT REVIEWS](/jason-benjamin-reviews/) ##### – Lea *“Jason Benjamin at Envision Family Law is a great person and even better lawyer. He’s helped me out of 3 very stressful situations, and as an emergency room RN I cope with stress well. Jason provided an open ear to listen with, gave excellent advice, and backed it up in court when necessary. He took all the stress off of my plate and allowed me to focus in moving forward with my life while he worked quietly and diligently in the background. My words can’t express my gratitude to him and much like my friend who recommended him to me I would highly recommend him to all of my family and friends going through difficult times.”* [MORE CLIENT REVIEWS](/jason-benjamin-reviews/) ## Awards and Accolades ![MH-Notable-Peer-Rated-2026](https://www.envisionfamilylaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/MH-Notable-Peer-Rated-2026.png) ![MH-Client-Champion-Silver-2026](https://www.envisionfamilylaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/MH-Client-Champion-Silver-2026.png) --- Source: https://www.envisionfamilylaw.com/attorneys/jason-benjamin/