John Kevork Karanian

John Kevork Karanian

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 21 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Richmond, VA
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Child Custody

Boulders VI - Suite 200, 7401 Beaufont Springs Drive, Richmond, VA

About John

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Child Custody 50%

Child Custody, Visitation, and Child Support

50%
Divorce and Separation 50%

Equitable Distribution & Spousal Support

50%

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Licenses

Licensed in Virginia for 21 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 2004

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Location

Barnes & Diehl, PC

Boulders VI - Suite 200, 7401 Beaufont Springs Drive, Richmond, VA, 23225

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John Kevork Karanian's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

15 Client Reviews

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Posted by Kristy | April 25, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Family

Best lawyer!

We have used John 3 times in different cases with my husbands ex wife. He was very calm.... doesn’t get emotional but sticks to the law and the facts. I wouldn’t hesitate In recommending him!

Posted by Chip | November 13, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Family

Simply AMAZING attorney

Wanted to let people know if they need a family law attorney Mr. Karanian should be the only place you look and consider. I was looking to hire an attorney for a custody case with my ex-wife. I need someone who could understand, in details what my son's counselor was saying. Then I read Johns profile... on his website. I knew I had found the attorney I was looking for. From the moment I met John, he played it really calm and levelheaded me, on the other hand, I was a train wreck. My ex-wife had managed to come between my son and I. My ex-wife was trying to ruin the single most important relationship I have. On our first court date, John asked the judge to uphold the custody order that was in effect since our separation. To this date, she was holding my son from me. Once the court date was finished and a trial was set this is when John really sprang into action. He methodically planned a case and when it was show time John was AMAZING and didn’t disappoint. John was very strategic in his line of questing and at the end of the day John, with the help of my son family councilor mad it crystal clear what was going on. The end result is John my son what he really needed (both parents in his life without interference) and now fast forward six months later my son is back to normal, A-B honor roll at school and flourishing in both homes. He still continues to see his counselor too have a person he can talk to in private. John thanks for all your tireless work in showing the court, I’m a great father to my son.

Posted by Sierra | November 10, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Family

Top-notch attorney

This outstanding attorney deserves more than just 5 stars. I hired John for my high conflict custody/visitation case. I'm so very happy I made the decision to hire him. He's an expert in his field, kept me well informed as well as being very diligent and proffesional. He clearly has passion for the ...work he does. John yielded the best possible outcome for me in my case. I highly recommend this attorney.

Posted by anonymous | October 23, 2014 | Family

The Best!

I have nothing but good things to say about John. He worked very diligently on my child custody/visitation case and always kept me informed. John worked closely with my child's counselor and CPS worker to get all the information he needed to be well prepared for court. I could not be happier with my ...decision to hire John as my lawyer.

Posted by Carla | October 09, 2014 | Family

John Karanian is your #1 Attorney for Family Law

We hired Mr. Karanian for a very difficult visitation case. This case involved my deceased sister's young child and the father who took this precious child away from us for over 2 years. In order to get grandparent visitation in Virginia, the grandparents would have to prove that the child would suff...er actual harm without this visitation. This is a VERY hard standard to meet, so it is nearly impossible for grandparents to get visitation if the parents don't allow it to happen. In our case, the father was the issue preventing my niece from seeing her mother's side of the family...including her grandmother. Mr. Karanian diligently worked hard on our case along with a private detective and a well known doctor. All individuals were amazing and worked so hard to make the impossible possible. We are so grateful to Mr. Karanian , his office staff and his team of professionals. We were always kept informed (and this is rare for most attorney's). We cannot say enough about the wonderful service that we received. If you need an attorney, Mr. Karanian is highly recommended and #1 in our book.

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John Kevork Karanian's Lawyer Endorsements

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Patrick Anderson

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Brian Teague

Divorce and separation lawyer | Oct 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"John is an excellent family law attorney. His is very skilled and experienced, and has an excellent reputation in the legal community. I wholeheartedly recommend John for any one who needs the services of an experienced family law attorney."

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Brent Timberlake

Divorce and separation lawyer | Oct 13

Relationship: Friend

"John is professional and knowledgable about domestic relations matters (divorce, child custody, etc.) in Virginia. He is well respected by both the bench and the bar and he is well liked by his clients. You will find that John is incredibly responsive, pragmatic, and always makes himself available to answer questions and help his clients. He brings to life the concept of a counselor to his clients and has the expertise and skills to represent them expertly. In addition to being a great lawyer, John is a great guy and makes some of life's most unpleasant moments easier to work through."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Virginia Super Lawyer, Virginia Super Lawyers

2024

Virginia Super Lawyer, Virginia Super Lawyers

2023

Virginia Super Lawyer, Virginia SuperLawyers

2022

Leaders in the Law, Virginia Lawyers Weekly

2022

Virginia Super Lawyer, Virginia Super Lawyers

2021

Virginia Super Lawyer, Virginia Super Lawyers

2020

Virginia Super Lawyer, Virginia Super Lawyers

2019

Virginia Super Lawyer, Virginia Super Lawyers

2018

Virginia Super Lawyer, Virginia Super Lawyers

2017

Virginia Super Lawyer, Virginia Super Lawyers

2016

Virginia Super Lawyer, Virginia Super Lawyers

2015

Reader's Choice for Lawyers, Richmond Times-Dispatch

2014

Virginia Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2013

Virginia Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2012

Virginia Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2011

Virginia Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2010

Virginia Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2009

Virginia Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2008

Virginia Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2007

Virginia Rising Star, Super Lawyers

1992

All-American Scholar Award, United States Achievement Academy

Work Experience

2022 - Present

Executive Vice-President, Barnes & Diehl, PC

2012 - 2022

Shareholder, Barnes & Diehl, PC

2004 - 2012

Attorney, Barnes & Diehl, PC

2000 - 2001

Clinical Psychologist, Central Intelligence Agency

1999 - 2000

Forensic Psychologist, Liberty Forensic Unit-Riverside Regional Jail

1998 - 2000

Assistant Clinical Professor, Medical College of Virginia

1997 - 1999

Forensic and Clinical Psychologist, Central State Hospital-Maximum Security Forensic Unit

1996 - 1997

Clinical Psychology Intern, Federal Correctional Institution-Butner, NC

Associations

Virginia State Bar

Virginia State Bar, Family Law Section

Metro Richmond Family Law Bar Association

Chesterfield County Bar Association

Virginia Trial Lawyers Association

Education

2004

University of Richmond, The T. C. Williams School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1997

University of Hartford

Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.)

1992

Georgetown University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2016

25th Annual Bench-Bar Conference

Moderator - "Come Play the Family Feud: Mental Health Solutions in Custody/Visitation Disputes

2014

Advanced Issues in Family and Divorce Law Mental Health Issues in Family Law

2009

Webcast-Virginia CLE

Sexual Abuse in Family Law Cases

2006

8th Annual Advanced Guardian Ad Litem for Children

Selecting a Qualified Expert

2000

Central Intelligence Agency-Staff Training

Stalking

1999

Central State Hospital- Staff Training

The Multiphasic Sex Inventory and Assessment of Sex Offenders

1999

Basic Forensic Evaluation: Principals and Practice

The Clinical Assessment of Malingering

1998

Forensic Evaluation Seminar

Sex Offenders: Pedophilia

Publications

2011

Family Law News (Virginia State Bar Family Law Section) Frequent Childhood Moves-Poorer Quality of Life

2005

Family Law News (Virginia State Bar Family Law Section) Challenging Expert Testimony About Child Sexual Abuse

2002

Journal of Forensic Psychology Assessing Elopement Risk from a Forensic Hospital

Languages

English

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