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About Karine
Practice areas
- Criminal defense: 70%
100% dedicated practice in Criminal law, specializing in Federal cases in Eastern and Western districts, as well as many states, California State criminal cases-felony and misdemeanor, including but not limited to; Identity theft, credit card fraud, white collar crimes, embezzlement, theft, robbery, burglary, assaults, domestic violence, auto insurance fraud, shoplifting, DUI/DWI, as well as Juvenile delinquency and expungement of criminal records.
23 years, 10,000 cases
- Federal crime: 30%
Successful representation of numerous clients in Federal white collar and fraud cases.
23 years, 1,000 cases
Languages spoken
English, Armenian, Russian, Farsi, Spanish
Resume
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA | Active | 1994 | 03/21/2017 |
| Legal answers | 71 |
| Legal guides | 0 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 | Martindale-Hubbell | 2016 |
| Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2013 |
| Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2012 |
| In Recognition of Dedicated Public Service | Michael D. Antonovich - Los Angeles County | 2000 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| President | Basmadjian Law Group | 2005 - Present |
| Senior Partner | Nam & Basmadjian, P.C. | 1995 - 2005 |
| Deputy District Attorney | Los Angeles District Attorney Office | 1993 - 1995 |
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| United States District Court, Colorado | Member | 2014 - Present | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| United States District Court, Washington | Member | 2010 - Present | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas | Member | 2006 - Present | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| United States District Court, Florida | Member | 2000 - Present | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| United States Court of Appeals For the Ninth Circuit | Member | 1996 - Present | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Los Angeles County Bar Association | Member | 1995 - Present | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Armenian Bar Association | Member | 1995 - Present | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| United States District Court for the Central District of California | Member | 1995 - Present | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| School name | Major | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of La Verne College of Law | Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1994 |
| University of Southern California | Social Studies | MA - Masters | 1988 |
| University of Southern California | Sociology | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1986 |
Reviews
(7) 5.0 starsAttorney endorsements
(5)
Melanie Baghdaian, Criminal defense Attorney
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Karen is an excellent defense attorney who works tirelessly to represent her clients. She is a zealous advocate who is always looking for creative solutions to problems. Moreover, she is a compassionate and caring person who works with her clients patiently and with a great deal deal of humility. Her work ethic is admirable and I strongly endorse her.
Ashkhen Gambourian, Immigration Attorney
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I am an attorney licensed to practice law in the State of California. I practice exclusively immigration law. I have known Karine Basmadjian for over 20 years. I have had the pleasure not only to closely associate with her as a friend, but also as a colleague. As a friend, I can attest that she is a person with high moral values and integrity. Ms. Basmadjian is well respected and loved by everyone whose life she touches. She is a great mother, wonderful wife, and a dependable friend. As a colleague, I have worked closely with Ms. Basmadjian in representing our mutual clients. Ms. Basmadjian is conscientious and a zealous advocate for her clients. She truly takes pride in what she does and does it professionally and ethically.
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Contact
520 E Wilson Ave #220
Glendale, CA, 91206