Deborah Lynne Karapetian

Deborah Lynne Karapetian

4.3
Rating: 8.6

Licensed for 40 years

Immigration Lawyer at Glendale, CA
Practice Areas: Immigration

550 N Brand Blvd., Suite 1640, Glendale, CA

About Deborah

Biography

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 350-350 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 33 years

State: California

Acquired: 1992

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Texas for 40 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1985

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Law Ofc DL Karapetian

550 N Brand Blvd., Suite 1640, Glendale, CA, 91203

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Deborah Lynne Karapetian's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.3 /5.0

17 Client Reviews

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Posted by Marjan | October 15, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Beacon of HOPE

Deborah is truly the most knowledgeable, confidential, wise, cheerful, powerful, and professional lawyer. Her assistant Anna is also very sweet and helpful for following up on a case. Deborah was a beacon of hope to my life at the time when my way disappeared and found a way was absolutely seemed n...igh on impossible to the other lawyer’s eyes whom I reached out to them through the phone or in person. I will never forget the first meeting I had with this sharp and conscious lawyer and because of her knowledge and her confidence, she gave me this confidence also that it is POSSIBLE. At the end of the appointment, I got happy and had tears in my eyes because of that HOPE she gave it to me. Besides her expertise, her passionate about helping, her manner and behavior are absolutely admirable. She is very powerful and also articulate. She was beside me during the interview and was very supportive. I am really glad I found her to help me through my case and I am forever grateful for her wonderful service. Because of her, I am able to pursue my dreams in this new country and in this new life I have chosen. If you are looking for a lawyer that you are not sure about your case and your status undoubtedly, she is the one that you could totally trust her and make sure she could do something for you because of her knowledge and her experience. Deborah knows what to do, she knows everything and every possible way and each circumstance very well. Just leave your case in her hands, she puts it in the best way and the possible way because she knows her job very well. Also, she will be your friend, your companion and the person that wants best of all for you because she feels you, she understands you and she loves to help you.

Posted by anonymous | February 19, 2017 | Hired Attorney

Got the job done without any false hope

Explained the pros & cons about the case - it's quite an ordeal in the process; but she made my wait worthwhile. Thank you so much for your help attorney!

Posted by anonymous | October 12, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

You Rock

I had a very difficult immigration case with my wife which lasted over 2 years because of complications. Deborah was very professional,knowledgeable,intellectual and full of advice over this period of time in ensuring that we had success and won the case. She won the case for us and made the "very di...fficult case easy to win". It was not about the money, it was more about treating my case in sincerity and using her vast wealth of experience to ensure that our green card was not taken from us and deported. I don't know how to thank her enough and can not really put in words my appreciation of her job.I have been in United states for Ten years and have met a lot of nice people and believe me nasty people too. Out of 100 nice people I have met Deborah Counts in the first 3. All I can say is God bless you Deborah.Keep on doing you job. You ROCK. Five star Service.

Posted by FERDOUS | February 26, 2013 | Immigration

Immigration

Deborah works with you not work for you. I am not sure I need to write any further. When you pay an attorney, you expect them to do certain things but she works with you to help you resolve your case as she did for my 13 years old case. You cannot simply pay her enough for the service she provides. I...n addition, normally we (not all) forget our friend until we need them and only then you look for that friend who can really help. Like, now, after she resolved my so old case then what kind of gratitude I showed nothing...l am extremely sorry Deborah. Without you, I would not have had my status change and now that I need your help solving another critical case who do I look for, You, because you are the best. Any one reading this, I cannot write all the things she did for me so; call me I certainly will vote for her. I went through five attorney, governor, senators and none could help but Deborah... my true friend. THANK YOU even though it is never enough but again THANK YOU

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...sy to understand. Right on top of the questionnaire form it broke down the consultation fee, there would be no charge for my first 30 minute consultation. I even had to initial that i understood this. When I went into speak with attorney, Deborah, she was so nice and helpful. She explained the laws regarding my case and even pulled out her books to show me her resource! Prior to going to this office, I saw 2 other attorneys... neither of them did this, not to mention, these other attorneys charged a big fee to talk with them and did not give me the personal attention that Deborah gave to me. Deborah spoke to me in a language that I, not an attorney could easily understand. She even gave me examples from other cases she assisted in.. but of course, she did not provide me with any personal information. I left her office feeling hopeful for something to help me in the near future. Because of her examples and being really detailed in our meeting, we went over the free consultation period for about 20 minutes. She thanked me for coming in and specifically indicated that there would be no charge for the extra time and to call her in a few months to see if there were any changes in the law that would help my case. I was so surprised and really grateful for her honesty. She didn't make something up to help me with my case just to get money. She told me how it was, what the law says, and what I may be able to do in the future. My visit with this office was truly a great experience! I am definitely coming back once I can be helped!!

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Deborah Lynne Karapetian's Lawyer Endorsements

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Christopher Vidiksis

Immigration lawyer | Dec 04

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"This lawyer is knowledgeable and provides reliable legal advice."

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John O'Brien

Immigration lawyer | Oct 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community, I wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of her clients and getting them the most favorable result possible."

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Hovanes Margarian

Immigration lawyer | Jul 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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John Phillips

Unknown lawyer | Jun 09

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"Ms. Karapetian is one of the most giving lawyers in Avvo history. Her record of providing help to people is beyond elite. It's rare that lawyers spend so much valuable time helping the community, for free. Kudos. I endorse this lawyer."

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Arthur Khachatourians

Immigration lawyer | Sep 18

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Chong Ye

Immigration lawyer | Oct 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Elliot Yi

Unknown lawyer | Sep 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Howard Lewis

Immigration lawyer | Jul 21

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"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Karapetian is one of the finest Immigration attorney in her state. She is an outstanding attorney with an exceptional reputation. Attorney Karapetian is a strong and zealous advocate for her clients and a credit to the legal profession. She is simply a fantastic immigration attorney."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Jul 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

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Arie Ebrahimian

Immigration lawyer | Jul 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Karapetian knows what it takes to build a winning strategy for her clients and has earned a reputation for her unwavering dedication to her clients. If you are in need of an experienced, reliable, and aggressive immigration attorney, contact Ms. Karapetian. You will be in good hands."

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Steven Vosbikian

Immigration lawyer | Jun 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Deborah Lynne Karapetian. Her answers to difficult questions on www.avvo.com show her knowledge and expertise in this complex field of law."

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Experience

Rating:  8.6 (Excellent)

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 Association

Member

2000 - Present

Los Angeles County Bar Association

Member

1992 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

1987 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

17 years of trauma

Case Terminated - Green Card Filed

Green Card through VAWA

VAWA granted

H-1B

H-1B granted

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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

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