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Alice Tina Tavoukjian
also known as Alice Tavoukjian
About Alice
Biography
Alice is recognized by the Calfornia State Bar as Criminal Law Legal Specialist. She has devoted her professional career to criminal defense. While in law school, and after admission to the State Bar of California in 2006, she clerked for the Law Offices of the Los Angeles County Public Defender. For the next twelve years, as a full-time attorney with the Public Defender’s office, she defended thousands of individuals in courtrooms all over Los Angeles County. She is active with the California Public Defender’s Association, the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the California Attorneys for Criminal Justice, and the Criminal Courts Bar Association. She is also a member of the Pacific Juvenile Defenders.
Alice started her own practice to continue to offer individualized services to all her clients. She exclusively practices criminal defense, juvenile delinquency, and criminal appeals and is passionate about criminal justice.
In addition to working full-time, Alice actively volunteers in her community and provides pro bono advice through Public Counsel’s legal clinic. She strives to provide low cost services to Immigration Legal Services of San Gabriel Valley, and she volunteers at expungement clinics in Los Angeles.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
30%
19 years
DUI and DWI
20%
19 years
Domestic Violence
20%
19 years
Drug Crime
20%
19 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Retainer
Always
Payment Methods
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in California for 19 years
State: California
Acquired: 2006
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Alice Tavoukjian, PC
135 East Valley Blvd. Suite B, Alhambra, CA, 91801
Law Offices of Alice Tavoukjian, PC
1055 E. Colorado Blvd. 5th fl, Pasadena, CA, 91106
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Posted by anonymous | June 22, 2021 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
DUI
Recently I got a DUI and Alice handled my case. She fought hard for me in court and in couple of months I’ll be earning a dismissal!! Thank you Alice!
Posted by Ruben | January 15, 2020 | Criminal Defense
Was my public defender in a felony case
Alice was my lawyer for a felony case of possession of dirk or dagger (a flat head screwdriver). And due to past criminal case of guns and violence the D.A. wanted me in prison for a minimum of 4 years. Alice did a great job at all court hearings, filing motions appropriately, and being attentive. Di...
Alice Tina Tavoukjian's Lawyer Endorsements
"Ms. Tavoukjian is compassionate, smart and hardworking. She is very experienced, and extremely knowledgeable in criminal matters. She will advocate vigorously on your behalf. Anyone who chooses her to represent them, is in good hands!"
"Alice is smart, always prepared, and most importantly, very skilled in the courtroom. Simply put, Alice’s track record of success speaks for itself."
"I wholeheartedly endorse attorney Alice Tavoukjian. She is an excellent criminal defense attorney who works tirelessly and skillfully for her clients."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Alice is a smart and hard working attorney with great experience. I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Alice is a very diligent attorney who works hard to get great results for her clients. She is dedicated, intelligent and not afraid to go to trial. Alice is fearless and a great trial attorney."
"Ms. Tavoukjian is a very compassionate attorney. Not only will she take the time to met with her clients at length, but she will work hard to litigate all legal issues."
"I endorse this lawyer. Alice is a very experienced, extremely knowledgeable and hard working attorney who cares greatly about the rights of her clients. She is an aggressive and zealous advocate for her clients. She is not afraid to take cases to trial, and she gets great results for them."
"Alice and I worked together for a decade in the criminal defense world. She always exhibited exceptional care and concern for her clients. Truly, she went above and beyond to make sure her clients' rights were protected. Anyone would be lucky to have Alice in their corner!"
"I endorse this lawyer. I first worked with Alice when I was a law clerk and she was a public defender. She is smart and dedicated to her work and clients. She has an impressive knowledge of criminal defense law. I worked with Alice again when we were both attorneys. Alice has great trial skills. She is someone you can trust. She is a fierce advocate."
"I worked alongside Alice Tavoukjian in the Los Angeles Public Defender's office in both adult and juvenile courtrooms. She was actually one of the lawyers who mentored me when I was new to juvenile practice in Compton. Alice was always patient and thorough with her clients and her fellow colleagues like me. Like most all of us who began in the public defender's office, we have a firmly instilled client-centered philosophy of criminal defense practice. Ms. Tavoukjian always truly cared about her clients and the outcomes of their cases and fought tirelessly and fearlessly to accomplish the best results possible. I endorse Alice Tavoukjian as a former colleague and personal friend because I attest to her vast experience in criminal courtrooms throughout Los Angeles County and to her level of expertise and commitment to the work she does. Any potential client would be lucky to have Ms. Tavoukjian in their corner!"
"I endorse this lawyer. I supervised Alice for several years and know her to be a highly-effective, dedicated criminal defense attorney. She cares deeply for her clients, and works tenaciously to get the best possible result on each case. You will be in good hands with her as your attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known and worked with this lawyer for 12+ years. She is very compassionate to our clients' plights, is a zealous advocate for defendants' rights, is thorough with her legal research and investigations, and carefully listens to clients' stories in order to ensure she's providing the best defense. She is also tireless when it comes to educating herself on how to best defend her clients; she attends seminars and reads articles and case law on a regular basis."
"Alice is top of the line, cream of the crop, best of the best. You’d be so lucky to have her fight for you. She is persistent, tenacious, smart, creative, and dedicated. And she cares SO much. She won’t let you down because that would go against her own moral code. I’ve seen her win unwinable cases. I’ve seen her hold on and legally manipulate everything she can until she could get something good for her clients. Many times. If you need Alice you are in a world of hurt....but if Alice says she will accept your case you are already on the path to a better future."
"I endorse this lawyer. She is an amazing advocate and dedicated to her clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Tavoukjian is a zealous and dedicated defense attorney. She genuinely cares for her clients and does everything she can to fight for them. She's the kind of attorney I'd seek for my own family members."
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Experience
Honors
2021
Legal Specialization - Criminal Law, State Bar of California
2020
Top 100 trial lawyers, National Association of Trial Lawyers
2018
Grade III promotion, Law Offices of the Public Defender
Work Experience
2006 - 2019
Deputy Public Defender, Law Offices of Los Angeles County Public Defender
Associations
2019 - Present
California DUI Lawyers Association
2018 - Present
California Attorneys for Criminal Justice
2017 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
2005 - Present
California Public Defenders Association
Sample of Legal Cases
People v c.d.
Mental health diversion granted
People v N.S.
Case dismissed at preliminary hearing
People v D.J.
Case dismissed at preliminary hearing
People v A Alonzo
Case dismissed in the middle of trial
Education
2006
Loyola Law School, Loyola Marymount University
JD - Juris Doctor
1997
Armenian Mesrobian School
1997
Armenian Mesrobian School
N/A
University of California - Irvine
Speaking Engagements
2020
Public discussion
Armenia on the Road to Transformation
Publications
2020
Massis Newsletter
Mental Health Diversion Bill
Languages
Armenian
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
Juvenile Sealed Livescan
26 Jul 2020
Q&A
County to county extradition time frame in California?
14 Mar 2020
Q&A
May be falsely charged with sexual assault, how do I proceed?
14 Mar 2020