$ 350-350 per hour
Deborah Lynne Karapetian
About Deborah
Biography
I have been practicing immigration law for over 25 years And am certified as an Immigration Specislist in the State of California. I enjoy it because I enjoy my clients. Most of them become my friends of the future. We experience so many things together, by the time their case is done, we often cry together in happiness that things are Ok. Many of my clients are removal cases which involve criminal matters. Those are the ones that are often the most rewarding when we win.
Immigration law is getting harder and harder to practice. So many things are unknown, and with the US' political views being so bipolar, you never know how the law will change overnight. That is why we have so many resources to check, and double check. Predicting the future is definitely a difficult task.
Our office is small and we offer individualized attention. If you want an attorney to accompany you somewhere, you will get me. I finalize everything, and work with you throughout the entire process we will go thorugh. My paralegals are nice too, and very concerned about our clients. Here you are not a number for us, but a first name with a family and a future.
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Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in California for 33 years
State: California
Acquired: 1992
No misconduct found
Licensed in Texas for 40 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 1985
No misconduct found
Location
Law Ofc DL Karapetian
550 N Brand Blvd., Suite 1640, Glendale, CA, 91203
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Posted by Maria | November 07, 2010 | Immigration
Finally and honest attorney!
I went into this law office to discuss my immigration case about a month ago. When I went in, everyone was so nice and helpful. The receptionist asked that I fill out a short questionnaire form so that the basic questions be answered saving more time for my important questions. Everything was very ea...
Posted by Susan | October 27, 2010
Consultation with Deborah Karapetian
I visited Deborah for a consultation as well. Her intake form says that she gives a 20 minute free consultation. From there, she charges. She is very straightforward, tells it like it is, and will often compare other people with similar problems to explain what is happening to the client. That is ...
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Experience
Honors
2015
Immigration Specialist, State Bar of California Specialization
2011
Woman of the Year, National Association of Professional Women
Work Experience
1998 - Present
Atorney/Owner, Law Office of Deborah L. Karapetian
1993 - 1998
Managing Attorney, Law Offices of Michael J. Gurfinkel
Associations
2011 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2000 - Present
Los Angeles County Bar AssociationMember
1992 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
1987 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
17 years of trauma
Case Terminated - Green Card Filed
Green Card through VAWA
VAWA granted
H-1B
H-1B granted
Education
1985
Southern Methodist University
JD - Juris Doctor
1978
Texas Christian University
MA - Masters
1977
Central Michigan University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2012
Private Seminars
Immigration Topics
Languages
Armenian
Russian
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can you apply employment based green card (adjustment of status) if you already have family based conditional green card ?
19 Nov 2021
Q&A
Do I need to retake biometrics again?
18 Dec 2015
Q&A
I received RFE for my I-864EZ
03 Oct 2015