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For over 10 years, Arpa Stepanian has been a relentless advocate for the indigent and those facing criminal charges. As a legal aid attorney, deputy public defender, and private criminal defense attorney, Arpa has built a reputation for his tenacity, knowledge, and commitment to achieving results. He has defended nearly every type of criminal case, including DUI, theft, fraud, three strikes, sex crimes, domestic violence, gang cases, and homicides. With thousands of cases handled at all stages of proceedings, Arpa brings a wealth of experience to every client he represents. He has also published articles on legal ethics and law enforcement accountability.
Arpa’s dedication to his clients has led to numerous successes, including jury acquittals in life sentence cases and significant charge reductions. His achievements have been recognized with honors such as Rising Star by Superlawyers in 2013 and 2014, Best Attorney for the City of Glendale in 2011, and Misdemeanor Attorney of the Year in 2008. For a free initial consultation and case review, reach out to Weiss | Stepanian LLP Law Firm today.
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Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | Criminal Defense
Posted by Sergio | July 14, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Honest attorney that listens to what you want!
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...
Posted by Ernest | June 11, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Excellent Professional Services
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...
Posted by anonymous | January 21, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
DUI Deferment
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....
Posted by JIRAIR | May 27, 2018 | Criminal Defense
The Best
Clean record = Priceless Another attorney told me to go to Arpa, on a domestic battery case. He knows the law and didn’t BS me just to make me pay. He listened to what I wanted and fought hard to get results. I highly recommend him!
Posted by anonymous | May 10, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Best attorney
Amazing lawyer . First class lawyer. My cousin needed a criminal attorney and I told him to get arpa . Mr. Stepanian was very professional from the first minute to the end of the case . Please guys if your every in need of a criminal attorney hire arpa stepanian his amazing and his staff is amazing a...
"Arpa Stepanian is an excellent criminal defense advocate who I had the pleasure of working with. He is very knowledgable, experienced and results oriented, and is an excellent trial attorney."
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2014
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2013
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2010 - Present
Glendale Bar AssociationPast President
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BA - Bachelor of Arts
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JD - Juris Doctor
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