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9440 Santa Monica Blvd., Suite 301, Beverly Hills, CA, 90210
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Posted by Matthew | December 22, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Hiring RP Defense Law APC was the best choice I could have made when I was served with restraining order papers. Ruzanna Poghosyan is a highly skilled attorney. She will fight relentlessly to achieve the best possible outcome for you. She is transparent and will tell you exactly what you need to know...
Posted by Dana | September 24, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Can’t express how grateful I am to Ruzanna and her team at RP Defense Law for their amazing work in winning a restraining order case against my stalker of 4 years. Before finding them, I had called many attorneys, but none gave me the confidence or genuine sense of care that Ruzanna and her team ...
Posted by anonymous | September 13, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Ruzanna is on top of things,makes herself available and communicates with me extremely well. Her services are worth every oenny and ai'm very appreciative that I was referred to her by a friend. Hands down who you'd want on your team during times when a lawyer is necessary.
Posted by Sona Yerkanyan | September 11, 2025 | Hired Attorney
I can't thank my attorney Ruzanna and her team enough for their support, expertise, and professionalism throughout my restraining order case. From the very beginning, they took the time to listen carefully, explain every step of the legal process, and make sure I felt safe and empowered. They were i...
Posted by Gabriel | May 22, 2025 | Hired Attorney
I had a great experience working with Ruzanna. Her communication was clear and reassuring throughout the entire process. Always returned my calls. She proved to be reliable, resourceful, and honest—qualities that gave me confidence and peace of mind as my case progressed. Her professionalism and ...
"Ruzanna is as good as they come. Her expertise and tireless work ethic are surpassed only by the care and consideration that she devotes to each one of her cases. I have worked with Ruzanna on matters in the past, and would recommend her without hesitation to anyone in need of her services."
"Ruz and I met through Gerry Spence's trial lawyer's college, a program that is attended only by practitioners who are willing to sacrifice their own personal time and resources to become the best they can be in the courtroom. She fights for her clients with an authenticity that is rare in this profession. I am very proud to know her and endorse her ability."
"I absolutely endorse this lawyer. I have worked with and observed Ms. Poghosyan and can attest to the fact that she is passionate about defending her clients and has the heart of a warrior!"
"I highly recommend Ms. Poghosyan. She is a zealous advocate for her clients and is very passionate. She is extremely knowledgeable and is highly respected in the legal community. I wholeheartedly endorse her as she is an incredible lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. She has excellent trial strategies, very aggressive attacking techniques, and prolific experience. On the other hand, she is very honest and generous with her clients."
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Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association
2015
Top Contributor, Avvo
2008 - Present
Criminal Defense Attorney, RP Defense Law, APC
2005 - 2008
Law Clerk, Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office
2013 - Present
The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Trial LawyersMember
2010 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2010 - Present
California Public Defenders AssociationMember
Avoided Life Sentence
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2018
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