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Paul Louis John Takakjian
About Paul
Biography
Position: Partner. Born Los Angeles, California, November 16, 1953; admitted to bar, 1979, California; 1980, U.S. District Court, Central District of California. Education: University of California at Los Angeles (BA, cum laude, 1975); Loyola Marymount (JD, 1979).
Former Los Angeles County Deputy District Attorney:
Criminal Courts Building
Pomona Court
Compton Court
Los Padrinos Juvenile Court
West Los Angeles Court
Beverly Hills Court
Santa Monica Court
Culver City Court
Certified Specialist, Criminal Law, The State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization
REPORTED CASES:
P. v. Tamborrino (1989) 215 Cal. App. 3d 575 263 Ca. RPTR. 731. INSTRUCTOR:
Instructor:
California New Prosecutor's College, 1985
CHP - Breath Testing Compliance
LASD - Breath Testing Compliance
Santa Monica Police Dept. - Breath Testing Compliance
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
50%
46 years
DUI and DWI
50%
46 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in California for 46 years
State: California
Acquired: 1979
No misconduct found
Location
Takakjian & Sitkoff, LLP
11845 W. Olympic Blvd. Suite 1000, Los Angeles, CA, 90064
Takakjian & Sitkoff, LLP
450 N. Brand, Suite 600, Glendale, CA, 91203
Takakjian & Sitkoff, LLP
225 S. Lake, Suite 300, Pasadena, CA, 91101
Takakjian & Sitkoff, LLP
100 N. Barranca, 7th Floor, West Covina, CA, 91791
Takakjian & Sitkoff, LLP
2625 Townsgate Road, Suite 330, Westlake Village, CA, 91361
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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Social Security
Posted by Ishkhan | November 29, 2012 | Social Security
Poor Service
Mr. Takakjian failed to perform a service, and did not respond to SS Administration regarding my case (according SS Admnistration written statement) but took $1,500.
Paul Takakjian
Replied last December 03, 2012This client retained our firm merely to investigate the possibility of contesting an unfavorable benefits decision made by the Social Security Administration. We worked on the client's matter from June 11 to October 1, gathering facts and preparing to file an appeal. We met with the client and his family on September 14 and explained their options to them concerning the appeal. The client advised that he wanted to think about the case and consider his options, but never contacted us again after September 14. If the client was unsatisfied with the work done on his behalf, it's unfortunate that he never contacted us with a question or a request for us to proceed with an appeal.
Paul Louis John Takakjian's Lawyer Endorsements
"Paul is an experienced and formidable trial attorney. He has achieved tremendous results for his clients because he out-thinks and out-works the other side."
"I've known Paul for many years. It is my pleasure to endorse him."
"I endorse Paul. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"An experienced and tough-minded attorney."
"Trustworthy and Experienced Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Paul is a great lawyer. He is extremely knowledgeable about criminal law and procedure. Paul works very hard and achieves great results for his clients."
"I first met Paul in 1982, when I was a police detective with the Santa Monica Police Department. At that time, I was a Vehicular Homicide Detective assigned to investigate fatal traffic collisions. We worked together on several homicide cases. His outstanding lawyering skills as a deputy district attorney and now as a criminal defense attorney have established him as one of the very best lawyers in California. Paul is one of the few lawyers who are Certified as Specialists in Criminal Law by the State Bar of California. I am proud to have worked together with Paul for almost thirty years. He is a friend and a mentor. And quite frankly, he is the best and most intelligent attorney I know. Sincerely, Don Sowers"
John Wong
Probate lawyer
Brian Bezonsky
Criminal defense lawyer
Stanley Greenberg
Federal crime lawyer
Gabriel Dorman
Criminal defense lawyer
Jeff Pham
Litigation lawyer
Michael Kraut
Criminal defense lawyer
Steve Sitkoff
Criminal defense lawyer
Donald Sowers
Criminal defense lawyer
Experience
Honors
2013
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
Certified Specialist - Criminal Law, State Bar of California
2012
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
Certified Specialist - Criminal Law, State Bar of California
2011
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2011
Certified Specialist - Criminal Law, State Bar of California
2009
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
1985
DUI Prosecutor of the Year, Mothers Against Drunk Driving
1979
Dean's List, Loyola Marymount
1978
Dean's List, Loyola Marymount
1976
Dean's List, Loyola Marymount
1974
Dean's List, UCLA
1973
Dean's List, UCLA
1972
Dean's List, UCLA
1971
Dean's List, UCLA
Work Experience
1989 - Present
Managing Partner, Takakjian & Sitkoff, LLP
1984 - 1987
Professor, California New Prosecutor's College
1984 - 1987
Instructor, California Highway Patrol
1984 - 1987
Instructor, Los Angles Sheriff's Academy
1984 - 1987
Instructor, Santa Monica Police Dept.
1982 - 1989
Deputy District Attorney, Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office
Associations
1988 - Present
Los Angeles County Bar Association, Criminal Justice SectionMember
1980 - Present
United States District Court for the Central District of CaliforniaAdmitted
1979 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaAdmitted to Practice
California Attorneys for Criminal Justice
Member
Criminal Courts Bar Association
Member
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Member
1978 - 1979
Loyola of Los Angeles Law ReviewMember
Sample of Legal Cases
People vs. D.B.
Violation reduced to "Coasting in Neutral" - No DMV Point
People v. R.W.
Dismissed
People vs M.E.
Motion to dismiss granted. All counts discharged.
People vs L.S.
All 4 counts dismissed prior to jury trial
People vs J.R.
No registration as sex offender after release
Education
1979
Loyola Law School, Loyola Marymount University
JD - Juris Doctor
1975
University of California - Los Angeles
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
N/A
Laws of Evidence
Evidence
N/A
DUI Enforcement
Breath Testing and Title 17 Compliance
N/A
DUI Enforcement
Breath Testing and Title 17 Compliance
N/A
DUI Enforcement
Breath Testing and Title 17 Compliance
N/A
DUI Enforcement
Breath Testing and Title 17 Compliance
Publications
2010
Daily News
Lindsey Lohan Going To Jail
2006
Los Angeles Times
Ferrari Figure Defends Assets
2005
World Entertainment News Network
Shia LaBeouf Caught Up in Knife Attack
2002
L.A. Times
More Sex Charges Filed Against Teacher
1998
Los Angeles Times
A Murder That Woke Up L.A.
1987
Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office
DUI Prosecution Manual
1978
Loyola of Los Angeles Law Review
Law Journal: Member
N/A
Los Angeles District Attorneys Office Training Manual
Preparation for Trial and Trial of Driving Under the Influence Cases for the Prosecuting Attorney
Languages
French
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
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