Gilda Ohanes Karpouzian

Gilda Ohanes Karpouzian

4.9
Rating: 8.5

Licensed for 29 years

Immigration Lawyer at Annapolis, MD
Practice Areas: Immigration, Divorce & Separation, Asylum

107 Ridgely Avenue, Suite 9, Annapolis, MD

About Gilda

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Immigration 70%

marriage base permanent residency, employment based, work permit, TPS, fiance petitions, waiver applications, immigration court matters, asylum, deportation, H-1B, L visas, and all immigration related matters.

31 years

70%
Divorce and Separation 25%

Legal separation and divorce, separation agreements, alimony, property division issues, temporary and permanent alimony, and all related issues dealing with separation and divorce.

25%

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Licenses

Licensed in Maryland for 29 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 1996

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in District of Columbia for 27 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 1998

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Gilda O. Karpouzian

107 Ridgely Avenue, Suite 9, Annapolis, MD, 21401

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Gilda Ohanes Karpouzian's Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

9 Client Reviews

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Posted by Ian | November 06, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Immigration case

The Gilda Karpouzian law office took up our case and handled it with much care, efficiency and consideration. With each action taken by Gilda and her office: from the case filing to the interview prep & the interview itself with the USCIS, my wife & I saw positive results. Additionally, I bombarded G...ilda's office with the many questions we had along the journey that always were answered in a timely, direct manner--the impact of such was that we were made to feel valued as a client and that Gilda & her office were consistently on top of things. If you are looking for an excellent attorney to handle your respective case, my wife & I whole heartedly encourage (insist actually) you to reach out the law office of Gilda Karpouzian.

Posted by Alejandro | June 22, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Jurisdiction and False Claims

Gilda became the opening path to my success in divorce. Being a black father that held a great interest in my son I was falsely accused of domestic violence by my ex wife. My ex wife falsely put a restraining order on me in NC which she later dropped to move back to MD. Once visitation was arranged s...he applied another restraining order on me through MD. Gilda handled the case with grace and got the restraining order threw out by a judge that typically leaned on the women's behalf. Later Gilda fought for me over the phone for NC to retain jurisdiction and won. Great attorney for Black Fathers trying to do the right thing.

Posted by Gladys | February 27, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Immigration

Ms. Karpouzian is an excellent attorney she is very smart and honest she always has time to answer my questions, I hired Ms. Karpouzian two years ago for immigration and from the moment i went is she seem very knowledgeable and honest in my specific case at that time I was working with another attorn...ey that wasn't doing much for me as soon as i hired attorney Karpouzian she started working on my case. She is very professional and I feel secure knowing that she will always put me first, I know she probably has tons of clients but every time I go to her office I feel like I'm her only client. She also has the most dedicated and professional staff I feel like family when i call and seek for help. I often find myself giving out her information to friends and family because I know she will take good care of them as well.

Posted by anonymous | February 21, 2017 | Hired Attorney

Review of Gilda Karpouzian

Have retained Ms. Karpouzian’s services several times over the past decade and each time has consistently demonstrated a high-level knowledge of the law, listened attentively to my concerns, and explained options in terms that are easily understood. Her staff follows her excellent standards of practi...ce and have been just as responsive to my needs. I was involved in every step of the process and felt confident I had an ally who would passionately advocate for my rights. Have highly recommended her to friends and co-workers who report same satisfying experience...

Posted by anonymous | February 14, 2014

Best lawyer in ANNAPOLIS AREA!!!!!

I have had numerous dealings with Gilda over many years in a variety of issues. She is competent and compassionate attorney who truly wants to make a difference and help the Maryland Community. I recommend her to all of my friends and colleagues.

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Gilda Ohanes Karpouzian's Lawyer Endorsements

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Steven Wrobel

Divorce and separation lawyer | Nov 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Gilda is very smart and a passionate advocate for her clients. She is willing to go the extra mile and work an issue until it is presented in the best possible light for her client. I strongly recommend Gilda for divorce, custody as well as immigration work."

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Carole Brown

Immigration lawyer | Nov 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Gilda is an experienced and knowledgeable attorney with a "can do" attitude. She approaches her clients with a deep conviction for their causes, while at the same time, considering the practical and the possible. She is sensitive to her clients' resources, yet she represents her clients with vigor and professionalism. I wholeheartedly endorse Gilda as an attorney in her chosen fields of expertise."

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Robert Smith

Divorce and separation lawyer | Feb 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Gilda for over 17 years and know her to be a capable and excellent attorney and a zealous advocate for her domestic and immigration clients for whom she fights and maximizes the results. I have referred many clients to her and they have advised me that they were extremely satisfied with the results of her services."

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Robert Smith

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Experience

Rating:  8.5 (Excellent)

Honors

2020

Notable, Martindale-Hubbell

2018

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

Leading Lawyer, What's Up Annapolis?

2015

Leading Lawyer, What's Up Annapolis?

2014

Leading Lawyer, What's Up Annapolis?

2010

Leading Lawyer, What's Up Annapolis?

2007

Certificate of Appreciation, Attorney Grievance Commission of Maryland

2003

Leadership Academy Fellow, Maryland State Bar Association Leadership Academy

2001

Pro Bono Service Recognition, Circuit Court for Anne Arundel County

Work Experience

1999 - Present

Attorney, Law Office of Gilda O. KarpouzIan

2004 - 2007

Commissioner, Attorney Grievance Commission of Maryland

1998 - 1999

Litigation Attorney, Department of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation

1997 - 1999

Attorney, Franch, Jarashow and Howard, PA

Associations

2014 - Present

MPME

Member-Mediator

2009 - Present

Maryland State Bar Association Immigration Section

Member

2001 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

1997 - Present

Anne Arundel County Bar Association

Member

1997 - Present

Bar Association of the District of Columbia

Member

1997 - Present

U.S. District Court of Maryland (Federal Court)

Member

1996 - Present

Maryland State Bar Association

Member

2004 - 2007

Court of Appeals of Maryland Appointment

Attorney Grievance Commission of Maryland

Education

1996

University of Maryland School of Law

Juris Doctor

1991

University of Maryland

BS - Bachelor of Science Magnga Cum Laude

Speaking Engagements

2017

Young Generation and Professional Forum; US-Korea Conference 2017 Immigration Policy and Law-Guide to Laws and Policies in Working in the U.S.

2009

Elder Law Day

Advance Directive, Health Care Decisionmaking

2007

American Inns of Court

International Child Abduction

Publications

2008

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Languages

English

Armenian

Arabic

Turkish

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