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Steven M. Vartabedian

Also known as Steven M. Vartabedian Justice (Ret.)
Steven M. Vartabedian

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Industry Recognition 3.5 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Fixed (Sometimes), Hourly ($400-$450/hour)

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  • English

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After 29 years of judicial service, 21 of those years as a justice on the Court of Appeal, Steve has returned to private practice specialiizing in presiding... more

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5 endorsements


Frank Marvin Nunes

I endorse this lawyer. We hired Justice Garabedian (Ret.) on a mediation in one of my biggest caes. He delivered a very methodical and fair result.

Endorsement from lawyer: Frank Nunes , Fresno (CA), 15 days ago
Scott Daniel Laird

I endorse this lawyer's work. I had the pleasure of representing a party in Justice Vartabedian's first mediation after retiring from the bench.... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Scott Laird , Fresno (CA), Almost 2 years ago
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Résumé

 

License

37 years since Steven M. Vartabedian was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
California Active 1975 02/09/2012

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position Duration
Of Counsel at Dowling Aaron & Keeler 2010–present
Justice at Court of Appeal 1989–2010
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Education

School Major Degree Graduated
Santa Clara University School of Law Law JD - Juris Doctor 1975
California State University, Fresno Political Science BA - Bachelor of Arts 1972

Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Outstanding Trustee Armenian Community School Fresno 2004
Outstanding Contribution to Education Sanger Unified School District 1983
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Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Association of Conflict Resolution 2010-present
Fresno County Bar Association 1975-present
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Contribution

Contributor Level 7
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Publications

Article Publication Date
Enhancing Sentences with Prior Convictions Pacific Law Journal 1992
Dismissal & Pre-arraignment Delay Judges Journal 1987
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Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Law Day--50 Years and Beyond Law Day--Stanislaus County 2010
Remembering Judge Mario Olmos La Raza Attorneys Annual Banquet 2010
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