Abraham Chaparian

Abraham Chaparian

4.9
Rating: 8.6

Licensed for 21 years

Car accident Lawyer at Manhattan Beach, CA
Practice Areas: Car Accidents, Personal Injury

1500 Rosecrans Avenue, Suite 500, Manhattan Beach, CA

About Abraham

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Car Accident 90%

A Focus on Results! The first step is for us to work with you and come up with a plan to get the results you need. Through our understanding of the law and your understanding of the circumstances, we will craft a path to success.

11 years

90%
Personal Injury 10%

Top rated Car Accident and Personal Injury Attorney who help you understand the law. Legal action can be overwhelming. We are dedicated to providing you help in language that you can understand. We focus on results!

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Contingency

33%-40%


Payment Methods

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 21 years

State: California

Acquired: 2004

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Abraham Chaparian, APC

1500 Rosecrans Avenue, Suite 500, Manhattan Beach, CA, 90266

Law Offices of Abraham Chaparian, APC

1055 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91106

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Abraham Chaparian's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

35 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by Rocio | July 10, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents

Very professional and knowledgeable attorney

Very professional, prompted communication and very professional. Handled case in timely matter and would recommend to any one needing a knowledgeable and professional auto accident attorney. Thank you for your professionalism, expertise and service.

Posted by Patricia Cuevas | January 02, 2025 | Hired Attorney

Exceptional legal representation

I was impressed by this lawyer's expertise. Abraham Chaparian handled my case with professionalism and achieved an outstanding result".

Abraham Chaparian

Replied last January 02, 2025

Thanks so very much! It was the utmost pleasure to help you!

Posted by anonymous | November 27, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Best Service Hands Down

Abraham was the best and first lawyer I have ever worked with and he made everything super simple and easy to understand and follow. He walked hand in hand through the entire process and made my whole case stress free and gave me the best advice every step of the way. Stop searching and hire your law...yers favorite lawyer Abraham and get your case handled now.

Abraham Chaparian

Replied last November 27, 2023

It was a great pleasure to help you! Anytime I can help a car crash victim recover compensation for their injuries, it is a good day and makes me very happy. Thanks for your very kind review. Enjoy the rest of this year and may many blessings come your way in the new year 2024 and beyond!

Posted by Jimy | November 17, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents

Amazing car accident lawyer if you need one!

I was in a car accident recently in April of this year and I was referred to Abraham through a friend. I am so glad I was. This has been my first experience being in an accident of this caliber and Abraham right away asked me for pictures , information , and within hours he went over all of his discl...osures and procedures. The moment I decided to work with him he got into working right away I already had a follow up from a chiropractor office the next day to go in and X-rays a few days from then. It’s very impressive in how fast I was able to get started on the treatments. Abraham is very communicative and followed up with me frequently to see how the treatments were going. He also contacted the insurances and pretty much did all the communications with them and made this stressful situation more easier for me. Working with him has been such a pleasure and he’s very kind and professional. Abraham is very knowledgeable about the work he is doing. He explained how the process of the policies worked and any questions I had, he made sure they were answered and that I understood them. I definitely would recommend the Law Offices of Abraham for any car accidents if you need a really great lawyer to walk you through the process and help you get compensated. I’m really grateful that I was referred to Abraham and will definitely keep him on top of mind to refer to friends and family.

Posted by Alejandro | January 23, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents

Professional, Knowledgable and Proactive! Highly Recommend!

A few years ago my father and myself hired Abraham Chaparian as our attorney for our car accidents. Abraham guided us professionally step by step through the accident process, which was something new for us. He explained to us what to expect in our case and what our options were. Abraham got to work ...immediately and helped us get medical assistants right away. He kept in touch with us weekly, if needed, to inform us on how the case was going and to check up on us. Abraham was outstanding settling our case! Once again, thank you for what you have done for us and continue to do for many others. Abraham is the most professional, knowledgable and proactive attorney in SoCal. I highly recommend Abraham. Thank You for everything!!

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Abraham Chaparian's Lawyer Endorsements

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Ryan Blake

Personal injury lawyer | Feb 07

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Abraham is a great attorney. He is compassionate about his clients and always strives to go above and beyond for them. I strongly endorse this attorney."

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Mark Clay

Family lawyer | Aug 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly endorse Mr. Chaparian. Truly exceptional and caring attorney who achieves great results in representing clients! I want all people to contact him for help."

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Jonathan Lacour

Unknown lawyer | May 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Keen attention to detail with exceptional client service. I endorse this lawyer."

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George Munoz

Family lawyer | May 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Hiring an experienced family law attorney is the best way you get peace of mind when dealing with custody , visitation, spousal support, etc. Having a family law attorney's services helps ensure that nothing is left out of your case/claim or matter, which means that costly mistakes won't come back to bite you later. I endorse this lawyer . -Anthony Munoz, Esq."

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Aaron Leetch

Family lawyer | Apr 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Fantastic family law lawyer in the Los Angeles area. Highly recommend!"

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Ike Sherman

Personal injury lawyer | Apr 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Brad Kaiserman

Personal injury lawyer | Apr 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Abraham Chaparian. Dedicated to his clients with a track record of success."

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James Goldstein

Personal injury lawyer | Apr 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Abraham Chaparian. Hard working attorney who is dedicated to his clients."

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Ronald Hedding

Personal injury lawyer | Apr 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Abraham Chaparian fights hard for his clients to obtain the best possible outcome. He is talented, knowledgeable, and dedicated to the legal profession. I fully endorse him."

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Scott Lemanski

Personal injury lawyer | Apr 07

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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John Rogers

Family lawyer | Apr 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Mr. Chaparian. Skilled attorney respected by judges and colleagues in the legal community."

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Timothy Brown

Unknown lawyer | Apr 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"This lawyer is highly knowledgeable. I recommend him, without any reservation."

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Lilian Demonteverde-Hoats

Family lawyer | Apr 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He is a very good attorney in his field."

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Steven Cron

Personal injury lawyer | Apr 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Abraham Chaparian. Skilled and dedicated attorney with a track record of success."

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Scott Stotz

Family lawyer | Apr 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"It is a genuine pleasure endorsing Mr. Chaparian. He is a consummate professional whose responses are always responsible, relevant, and helpful."

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Lee Zavatsky

Personal injury lawyer | Apr 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Abraham Chaparian. Experienced and skilled attorney with a successful track record. Respected by his peers in the legal industry."

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Paul Molinaro

Family lawyer | Apr 04

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Mariya Furman

Personal injury lawyer | Apr 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse attorney Abraham Chaparian. Demonstrates excellent knowledge of the law based on his accurate legal answers in the Avvo community. Talented, hard working, and dedicated to his profession."

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Dorinda Myers

Personal injury lawyer | Apr 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"When you, or a loved one, find yourself in need of a personal injury or family law attorney, it is important to retain an experienced, knowledgeable and competent lawyer. Mr. Chaparian is respected in the legal community for those reasons. His postings on Avvo support that fact."

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Jill Rogers

Unknown lawyer | Feb 05

Relationship: Other

"Hardworking and determined. I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  8.6 (Excellent)

Honors

2015

Top Contributor - Family Law, AVVO

2014

Top Contributor - Family Law, AVVO

2014

Client's Choice - Family Law, AVVO

1999

American Jurisprudence Award - Appellate Advocacy, American Jurisprudence/University of La Verne College of Law

Work Experience

2005 - Present

Attorney At Law, Law Offices of Abraham Chaparian

2003 - 2003

Volunteer, Immigration Legal Assistance Project - LA County Bar Association

Associations

2018 - Present

Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles

Member

2005 - Present

Los Angeles County Bar Association

Member

2005 - Present

Los Angeles County Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

2004 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

VAWA (Domestic Violence Case)

Green Card Granted

VAWA (Domestic Violence Case)

Green Card Granted

Domestic Violence Restraining Order Case

3 Year Restraining Order Granted

Auto Accident Case

Effective Settlement

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Education

2001

San Fernando Valley College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1988

California State University, Los Angeles

MS - Master of Science

1988

California State University, Los Angeles

Pupil Personnel Service Credential - School Counseling

1988

California State University, Los Angeles

Community College Counseling Credential

1984

Azusa Pacific University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Publications

Languages

Armenian

English

Spanish

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