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Athina Karamanlis Powers

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  • Indian Wells, CA
  • Licensed for 9 years
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About Athina

I am a California Attorney, Fraud Examiner (CFE)*, a Harvard Law School-trained mediator, and the founder of a contemporary, boutique law practice in California that assists clients in the counties of Riverside, San Bernandino and Los Angeles. My mission is to provide clients with effective and efficient legal representation.

For over 30 years, I successfully represented clients in cases ranging from divorce and restraining orders to white collar crime and fraud investigations. I represented clients in Europe  and in the United States. Thanks to my expertise as an attorney, Fraud Examiner (CFE), and economist, I analyze cases from a variety of different perspectives. My specialties include but are not limited to:

Family Law (Restraining Orders, Divorce, etc) 

Fraud & Identity Theft

...and more!

(*California State Bar does not recognize Certified Fraud Examiners (CFE) as a specialty for California lawyers.)

 

 

 

****This notice is meant to address the defamatory postings on the web against attorney Athina K. Powers:


Attorney Athina K. Powers was never a fugitive from justice; she is a licensed attorney in the State of California and a  Fraud Examiner, with no pending cases against her in any Bar in the world. As a fraud examiner, one of the jobs of Athina K. Powers was to track and unmask the true identities of a number of criminals that defrauded consumers by disguising themselves as doctors, surgeons, homeopathic physicians, real estate agents, attorneys, and investors. In doing so, Athina K. Powers became a victim of their stalking and cyberbullying. 

 

These individuals assumed the identities of other actual physicians, investors, and lawyers--including but not limited to Athina K. Powers herself, chiropractor Dr. Ildiko Soskuti, M.D., and investor Sonia Carpentier--and they used the social security numbers of deceased persons. Their victims are usually immigrants whose primary language is not English. One of the wanted persons was recently apprehended in New York City for two counts of grand larceny, and is also facing legal proceedings in California for assault and battery. 

 

Athina K. Powers is testifying in the upcoming court proceedings against the aforesaid criminals for their numerous offenses in the US (New York and California). The purpose of any online postings against Athina K. Powers are only meant to affect the validity of her testimony and her reputation. ***

 

Practice areas

  1. Child custody: 25%

    “Child custody” refers to the rights and responsibilities between parents for taking care of their children. In your case, you will need to decide on custody. In California, either parent can have custody of the children, or the parents can share .

  2. Child support: 25%

    Child support is the amount of money that a court orders a parent or both parents to pay every month to help pay for the support of the child (or children) and the child’s living expenses.

  3. Divorce and separation: 25%

    A divorce lawyer helps you if you no longer want to be married. Whether you want a legal separation or the marriage ended, divorce lawyers assist you to arrange financial and family matters, typically in a negotiation with your spouse's lawyer.

  4. Domestic violence: 25%

    If you are involved in a domestic violence case, you may want to hire an experienced domestic violence (DV) lawyer. A DV attorney can help protect you if you or your family have been the victim of domestic violence.

Languages spoken

English, French, Italian, Greek, Spanish

Contact

Athina Powers, Attorney, Fraud Examiner, Mediator

74900 Hwy 111 Ste 213
Indian Wells, CA, 92210

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License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
CAActive201211/06/2021
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
Avvo Contributions
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Legal guides11
Awards
Award nameGrantorDate Granted
NomosGreek American Lawyers Association2013
work experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
Attorney & Fraud ExaminerLaw Offices of Athina Powers2012 - Present
Economist, Business Evaluation Expert & Fraud InvestigatorAthina Karamanlis1981 - Present
Of CounselSDMCDUFF2014 - 2014
General Counsel and Certified Fraud ExaminerSDMcDuff2012 - 2014
Certified Fraud ExaminerSDMcDuff2008 - 2012
Expert Examiner Documents&Testimonies for Fraud & DeceptionSDMcDuff2008 - 2013
Attorney - Greek and European lawEuropean Law Firm1987 - 2000
associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
American Bar Association, General Practice, Solo and Small Firm DivisionChair2015 - Present
Orange County Bar AssociationAttorney Member2013 - Present
Los Angeles County Bar AssociationAttorney Member2013 - Present
Beverly Hills Bar Association, Lawyer Referral and Information ServiceExecutive Committee2013 - Present
Orange County Bar Association, Pro Bono CommitteeMember2013 - Present
California State Bar AssociationAdmitted to Practice2012 - Present
American Bar AssociationAttorney Member2012 - Present
Federal Bar AssociationAttorney Member2012 - Present
Beverly Hills Bar AssociationAttorney Member2012 - Present
Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE)Member2008 - Present
American Bar Association, Business Law Section, Membership CommitteeCo-chair2014 - 2014
American Bar Association (ABA) FY 2014Member Business Advice and Financial Planning Committee2014 - 2014
American Bar Association(ABA) FY 2014Member Solo Strong Task Force2014 - 2014
Athenian Bar Association (Athens Creece)Admitted to Practice1987 - 2000
publications
Publication nameTitleDate
National Law LibraryHow to Start Your Business for Free: For Lawyers and Others2013
New York State Consolidated LawsCivil Procedure2010
Oxford University PressHow to Analyze Written & Oral Statements for Fraud and Deception2010
Oxford University PressNew York State Consolidated Laws: Criminal Procedure2003
education
School nameDegreeGraduated
Harvard University Law SchoolHarvard Negotiation Institute2016
Yeshiva University, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of LawLL.M - Master of Laws2001
Ethnikon kai Kapodistriakon Panepistimion(National and Kapodistrian University Scool of Law Department of Law , Athens GreeceJD - Juris Doctor1985
Athinisin Ethnikon Kai Kapodistriakon Panepistimion (National and Kapodistrian University School of Law Department of Economics Athens Greece)MSc Economics1981
Institute Francais D' AthenesDiplome D' Etudes Superieurs1979
speaking engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
CLEInternational Law and Ethics2001
legal cases
Case nameOutcome
Appellate Court-Robbins v. Deutche Bank at al
Employment Fraud- Hearman v. Yeaman
Family Law-Gloyd v. Gloyd
Fraud Investigation-Healthcare FraudFor the client
Brokers PracticeFor the client Received back down payment

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Our family is whole!

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AWESOME!

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The last of the Genuine Honest extremely knowledgeable Attorneys in Family Law and Fraud

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Very Kind, very helpful

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Family advice session

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Family advice session

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Family advice session

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Family advice session

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Helped me with my divorce. Wonderful attorney and wonderful person

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Eviction and identity theft, she was hired for both cases!

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Lawyer Hans Albert Gillinger

Hans Gillinger, General practice Attorney on Oct 1, 2013
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I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Powers has an eye for detail and holds herself to the highest standards both ethically and with regard to results.

Lawyer Cheryl Rivera Smith

Cheryl Smith, Real estate Attorney on Jul 7, 2013
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Ms. Powers works hard to get you results. This attorney gives an opinion based on Academics and Experience. Trust Ms. Powers, she has a solid background and knows the law! I strongly endorse her.

Lawyer Renee Hykel Cuddy

Renee Hykel Cuddy, Family Attorney on Feb 16, 2016
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Ms. Karamanlis Powers is a great lawyer who will take the time needed to prepare your case. I highly recommend her to anyone who is searching for a detail oriented, smart lawyer.

Lawyer Michael Paul LeMond

Michael LeMond, Unknown Attorney on May 6, 2015
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I endorse Athina. Highly respected in the legal community with a strong reputation for client advocacy and dedication.

Lawyer Jill L Rogers

Jill Rogers, Unknown Attorney on Feb 26, 2015
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A highly experienced, well-rounded and compassionate attorney. I endorse this lawyer

Lawyer Tomas Joseph Ross

Tomas Ross, Consumer protection Attorney on Feb 22, 2015
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Lawyer Michael Zoldan

Michael Zoldan, Contracts and agreements Attorney on Feb 19, 2015
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Judd Nemiro, Unknown Attorney on Feb 18, 2015
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Lawyer Douglas MacMillan Borthwick

Douglas Borthwick, Family Attorney on Nov 15, 2014
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Lawyer Aryan Aliakbarzadeh

Aryan Aliakbarzadeh, Consumer protection Attorney on Oct 29, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer. She is a knowledgeable and great advocate for her clients.

Lawyer Dmitriy Shakhnevich

Dmitriy Shakhnevich, Business Attorney on Sep 28, 2014
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Lawyer Simon Kabzan

Simon Kabzan, Unknown Attorney on Sep 15, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer. Excellent attorney and highly recommended as an asset to this community.

Lawyer Jillian K. Duggan-Herd

Jillian Duggan-Herd, Business Attorney on Aug 22, 2014
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Attorney Powers spends a lot of time responding to questions posted on this website with informative and considerate answers which reflect a high degree of knowledge and expertise. She shows compassion and a willingness to help clients during difficult times. I endorse this lawyer.

Lawyer Valerie Lee Murphy

Valerie Murphy, Business Attorney on Aug 21, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Powers provides excellent answers to client concerns on Avvo and donates her time to this needed service.

Lawyer Peter John Marek

Peter Marek, International law Attorney on Jul 30, 2014
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I endorse Athina. Her contributions are vast and local endorsements abound. Reviews are a great way to judge your future attorney. Read them. Give her a call for a consultation.

Lawyer Hovanes Margarian

Hovanes Margarian, Business Attorney on Jul 13, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer.

Lawyer Nicholas Anthony Martell

Nicholas Martell, Consumer protection Attorney on Jun 13, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer. I have read through many of Ms. Powers' responses to questions on Avvo. I am very impressed by her knowledge of the law and the fact that she has dedicated so much of her time to helping people with their legal challenges, by answering so many questions. I would not hesitate for a second to hire Ms. Powers if I ever need legal representation in one of her practice areas.

Lawyer David B Pittman

David Pittman, Business Attorney on Jun 8, 2014
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Lawyer Gina Marie Famularo

Gina Famularo, Family Attorney on Jun 4, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer. Solid legal advice

Lawyer John Michael Phillips

John Phillips, Unknown Attorney on Jun 2, 2014
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The time a lawyer spends giving back through sites like this show passion for the law and compassion for people. Kudos to you for helping so many people.

Lawyer Sean Cleary

Sean Cleary, Business Attorney on May 20, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer. A highly skilled and respected lawyer in the legal community.

Lawyer Daniel Seth Williams

Daniel Williams, Family Attorney on May 18, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer. A very well positioned and knowledgeable attorney. Ms. Powers brings with her a treasure trove of experience and skill that will fight for the best possible outcome given the facts of your case. I proudly endorse her.

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