Former District Attorney+Board Cert. Crim. Law Specialist
Specializing in Criminal and DUI Defense
Paul Takakjian
- Elliott, a Criminal Defense client
Falsely Accused of Physical Assault of Peace Officer, Obstruction of Duties and Disorderly Conduct
- Lloyd, a Criminal Defense client
Overview
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Fees and Payment Types
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Fees
Fixed (Always), Free Consultation (60 minutes)
Payment types
Cash, Check, Credit Card
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Contact Information
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Takakjian, Sowers & Sitkoff
100 N. Barranca, 7th Floor
West Covina, CA 91791
Office:
888-579-4844
Fax:
310-312-8227
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Takakjian, Sowers & Sitkoff
225 S. Lake, Suite 300
Pasadena, CA 91101
Office:
888-579-4844
Fax:
310-312-8227
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Takakjian, Sowers & Sitkoff
450 N. Brand, Suite 600
Glendale, CA 91203
Office:
888-579-4844
Fax:
310-312-8227
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Takakjian Sowers & Sitkoff
11845 W. Olympic Blvd. Suite 1000
Los Angeles, CA 90064
Office:
888-579-4844
Fax:
310-312-8227
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Takakjian, Sowers & Sitkoff
2625 Townsgate Road, Suite 330
Westlake Village, CA 91361
Office:
888-579-4844
Fax:
310-312-8227
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About Me
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Videos (4)
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Position: Partner. Born Los Angeles,
California, November 16, 1953; admitted to bar, 1979, California; 1980,
U.S. District Court, Central District of... more
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References
Client Reviews
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Posted by:
Elliott,
2010-02-02
about 2 years ago.
Client Review:
I have worked in law enforcement for more then 20 years. For 3 years I was assigned to Court Services Bureau for the largest Sheriff’s Department in...
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Posted by:
Lloyd,
2010-02-01
about 2 years ago.
Client Review:
I was in need of an attorney concerning false allegations by three (3) of my city police officers. I was lucky enough that I chose Mr. Takakjian as...
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Peer Endorsements
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I endorse this lawyer.
Endorsement from lawyer:
Michael Kraut
, Los Angeles (CA), 12 months ago
An experienced and tough-minded attorney.
Endorsement from lawyer:
Jeff Pham
, Irvine (CA), 12 months ago
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Résumé
License
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32 years since Paul Louis John Takakjian was first licensed to practice law.
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License status |
Year acquired |
Last updated by Avvo |
| California |
Active
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1979 |
11/07/2011 |
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Work Experience
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| Position |
Duration |
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Managing Partner at
Takakjian, Sowers & Sitkoff
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1989–present
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Deputy District Attorney at
Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office
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1982–1989
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Instructor at
California Highway Patrol
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1984–1987
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Professor at
California New Prosecutor's College
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1984–1987
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Instructor at
Los Angles Sheriff's Academy
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1984–1987
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Instructor at
Santa Monica Police Dept.
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1984–1987
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Education
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| School |
Major |
Degree |
Graduated |
| Loyola Law School, Loyola Marymount University |
Law |
JD - Juris Doctor |
1979 |
| University of California - Los Angeles |
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BA - Bachelor of Arts |
1975 |
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Awards
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| Award Name |
Granting Organization |
Date |
| Certified Specialist - Criminal Law |
State Bar of California |
2011 |
| Peer Review Rated |
Martindale-Hubbell |
2011 |
| Rising Star |
Super Lawyers |
2009 |
| DUI Prosecutor of the Year |
Mothers Against Drunk Driving |
1985 |
| Dean's List |
Loyola Marymount |
1979 |
| Dean's List |
Loyola Marymount |
1978 |
| Dean's List |
Loyola Marymount |
1976 |
| Dean's List |
UCLA |
1974 |
| Dean's List |
UCLA |
1973 |
| Dean's List |
UCLA |
1972 |
| Dean's List |
UCLA |
1971 |
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Associations
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| Position |
Association Name |
Duration |
| Member |
Los Angeles County Bar Association, Criminal Justice Section |
1988-present
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| Admitted |
United States District Court for the Central District of California |
1980-present
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| Admitted to Practice |
State Bar of California |
1979-present
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| Member |
Loyola of Los Angeles Law Review |
1978-1979
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| Member |
California Attorneys for Criminal Justice |
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| Member |
Criminal Courts Bar Association |
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| Member |
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers |
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Portfolio
Recently Posted
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Cases
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Outcome: Violation reduced to "Coasting in Neutral" - No DMV Point
Outcome: Motion to dismiss granted. All counts discharged.
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Publications
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Speaking Engagements
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| Presentation Name |
Conference |
Date |
| Evidence |
Laws of Evidence |
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| Breath Testing and Title 17 Compliance |
DUI Enforcement |
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| Breath Testing and Title 17 Compliance |
DUI Enforcement |
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| Breath Testing and Title 17 Compliance |
DUI Enforcement |
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| Breath Testing and Title 17 Compliance |
DUI Enforcement |
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