Tamar (Tammy) Begun

Tamar (Tammy) Begun is a focused family law attorney known for strong advocacy in difficult and emotional matters. She represents clients across Maryland in custody, divorce, support, and property disputes. Her practice centers on protecting children, guiding families through conflict, and standing firm when cases demand courtroom litigation.

Tamar earned her Bachelor of Arts from the University of Maryland, College Park. She later completed her Juris Doctorate at the Columbus School of Law, The Catholic University of America. This academic path built a clear foundation for legal analysis, advocacy, and ethical decision-making in complex family law proceedings.

Tamar began her legal career as a Law Clerk to the late Honorable L. Leonard Ruben in the Circuit Court for Montgomery County. That role sharpened her courtroom awareness and case preparation skills, giving her early exposure to real judicial decision-making and procedural precision in family-focused legal environments statewide and beyond early on.

Tamar focuses exclusively on Family Law and manages high-conflict divorce and custody matters. She handles emotionally charged disputes, complex marital property issues, and support concerns. Her work also includes mediation, collaborative divorce, and serving as a Best Interest Attorney for minor children across varied court settings.

Tamar is licensed in Maryland and the District of Columbia and admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the District of Maryland. She is also certified to practice before the Supreme Court of the United States, reflecting her broad authority to advocate at multiple levels.

Tamar is a member of the Montgomery County Bar Association, the Frederick County Bar Association, and the Maryland State Bar Association. She is a certified mediator with special certification in child custody and marital property, and is trained as a parenting coordinator and collaborative law practitioner, supporting structured resolutions for families in dispute settings.

Tamar (Tammy) Begun approaches every case with preparation, empathy, and resolve. She values negotiation but is fully prepared for litigation when needed. Clients rely on her steady guidance, clear communication, and determination to protect families, especially children, during some of life’s most stressful transitions within the court system.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Capital Family & Divorce Law Group
• Member, Montgomery County Bar Association
• Member, Frederick County Bar Association
• Member, Maryland State Bar Association

Licensed State

• Maryland
• District of Columbia

Education

• Columbus School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Maryland
  Bachelor of Arts

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