Beki was born in Maryland and moved to Sonoma County at the age of three, after her father left the Navy. She was a teenage mom, and graduated high school on time and with honors. Beki spent her 20’s and 30’s working her way up the corporate ladder in the field of accounting. When her second child about three years old, and with the support of her family, Beki decided to leave her accounting career behind and fulfill her childhood dream of becoming a lawyer.
While in law school, Beki worked as a certified law clerk in the Sonoma County Public Defender’s Office.
Beki graduated from Empire College School of Law and passed the California Bar Exam in 2011.
Beki started her legal career in criminal defense and then moved to family law. As a child of divorced parents, a single mother and now a family law attorney, Beki has experienced all sides of family law cases.
Beki Berrey is an experienced family law attorney who expertly negotiates the complexities of family law to create the best outcomes for children, parents, and families. As a parent herself, she understands the impact of the court system on families that are struggling with difficult situations. Beki has spent nearly her entire life in Sonoma, raising her children, managing her own small business, and volunteering in the community she loves. Beki is a mother of two, including a son in the military.
Beki has gained invaluable judicial experience by sitting as a Judge Pro Tem since 2022. She presides over small claims trials, reviewing evidence and testimony. She is fair, transparent and respectful of those who come before her.
Beki has been a passionate community volunteer for decades. Her service includes volunteering for high school mock trials, mentoring law students, participating in Relay for Life, and providing free legal services to a LGBTQIA Free Legal Clinic. For over a decade she has been on the Modest Means panel for the non-profit agency Sonoma County Legal Services Foundation, where she agrees to accept clients at significantly reduced rates.
Beki currently serves the legal community as a board member for the Sonoma County Bar Association, as well as chairperson for the Sonoma County Bar Association Family Law Minor’s Counsel Sub-committee. She just finished up a 3 year term on the Family Law Steering Committee.
In her free time, Beki enjoys competitive powerlifting and running (5k’s, 10k’s and half marathons). She has competed locally, and has run and volunteered in countless local races.
Beki is a strong voice for justice. Please join in and support her for Sonoma County Superior Court Judge.