Arpa B. Stepanian

Arpa was great. My case is still going but he is on top of it. He explained his strategy and made sure that I understood my part in reaching the goal of getting my case dismissed. I have a serious felony case and his honesty and access to the resources we need to get the case dismissed is wonderf...ul. You will not be disappointed.

My friend recommended Arpa to take care of my complex criminal and licensure case. Arpa’s office promptly scheduled an appointment to meet and discuss the charges I was facing after I posted bail. Before the meeting with Arpa, I was distraught, depressed, and severely anxious. The court system is dif...ficult to navigate and extremely intimidating, especially when you are feeling vulnerable and your emotions are running high. I was like a deer caught in the headlights. Upon meeting Arpa, I felt heard throughout our conversation, his willingness to listen was very obvious and refreshing. From the get-go, Arpa was focused in my case in a very empathetic and collaborative way. The way he explored the details, circumstances, mental state, and prior history was done by creating a safe environment of confidentiality in his office. He guided me in how to gather information that would be helpful during the discovery phase of the pre-trial investigation. Speaking of the legal process, Arpa helped me understand the timeline with a helpful diagram explaining in detail all of the steps and moves in the court system. I appreciated his honest way of presenting the realistic possible ramifications from positive to challenging outcomes; he was very honest and did not sugarcoat how the District Attorney Office thinks and executes their plan of action against defendants. As difficult as it was to digest all of this information, Arpa emphasized that in order to achieve the best outcome, we had to work as a team to tackle and cover every angle of my case. Initially, I felt powerless in a system completely outside my control and understanding; however, Arpa advocated for me and guided me with the decision-making process of selecting the best outcome under my circumstances. His past experience of working with the District Attorney Office was obvious when he anticipated every Prosecutor’s move in my case. I was very satisfied with the manner in which he negotiated and managed my case with the Prosecutor. Arpa did a fabulous job in presenting me the best and worst case scenarios; this was very helpful in preparing myself mentally when I entered a plea and during the sentencing hearing. When I reflect back on my case, one thing comes to mind: It takes two to tango. Thank you Arpa for walking next to me during this difficult time in my life, and for motivating me in looking forward to writing the next chapter of my life!

I'm a disabled veteran with PTSD who got a DUI after a pretty bad panic attack. Arpa was able to help me get a military deferment, which it turned out was pretty hard to do in this particular case. As a result, if I do everything the judge mandated, I can get it dropped completely, charge and arrest....

Prior to his taking on my case, another lawyer was already "representing" me. In retrospect, there is no basis for comparison. Arpa is very skilled(KNOWS his stuff), approachable, relatable and courteous. By that I mean he is not standoffish or demeaning or unnecessarily intimidating. He was recomme...nded to me by a family friend and till date I am and will always be exceedingly glad I listened to the advice I received. Upon speaking with him over the phone, he willingly drove to meet me at a coffee shop located in my city of residence. He offered to get me some coffee and then proceeded to fully hear me out. He then asked me detailed clarifying questions, confirmed all my responses and then he took on my case. I was in a tragic car accident that nearly cost me my life. The last thing I needed was an Attorney who was a migrane. To anyone in need of the best legal representation, look no further please. Seriously. Below is much more details as to why you'll actually be forever grateful as I am, if you hire Arpa as your Attorney. Arpa did above and beyond what I expected and what is typically the norm behavior where Attorneys are concerned. My Dad and Uncle are Lawyers so I personally know and could tell the difference. From the onset Arpa genuinely empathized and made big moves to bring about an outcome that was most closest to the justice that needed to come about in my case. He vigorously pursued, advocated and negotiated BIG on my behalf. Thanks to his stellar negotiation skills THOUSANDS of dollars that I don't have and would have to pay was withdrawn. He got them to see why they should do so. I will forever be indebted and I will be recommending him to family, friends, acquaintances, strangers and whoever else in need of the highest quality legal representation.