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Karine Karadjian
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Biography
Karine Karadjian is attorney and mediator with offices in San Fernando Valley (Van Nuys), Glendale, Anaheim, and Irvine. She focuses her law practice on consumer debt relief (Chapter 7 bankruptcy, Chapter 13 bankruptcy, and debt settlement), employment law/employee rights, and personal injury (auto/truck/motorcycle accidents and slip/trip falls).
Karine's interest in bankruptcy developed during her second year of law school when she externed for Judge Kathleen Thompson and Judge Geraldine Mund at the Central District of California Bankruptcy Court. She went on to work with Public Counsel's Debtor Assistance Project, which assists low-income individuals with bankruptcy-related issues. Prior to opening her own law firm, Karine worked as an associate attorney at a bankruptcy firm in the San Fernando Valley, managing their Chapter 13 department.
Karine's mediation practice focuses on employment law, personal injury, and business disputes. She is well-versed in these areas of law and has assisted several attorneys in employment law and personal injury matters over the past several years. Her thorough experience in debt settlement has also greatly helped her in mediation matters. Karine has a passion for peacemaking and holds a Master of Dispute Resolution from Pepperdine's Straus University.
Karine graduated from UCLA in 2008 with a B.A. in both History and International Development Studies. She received her J.D. and M.D.R. from Pepperdine University School of Law in 2011. When she's not working, Karine likes to explore hiking trails with her dog Sheldon. She also enjoys traveling and sightseeing. Karine is fluent in Armenian and Russian and enjoys reading Russian Literature in her spare time.
Karine is fluent in Armenian and Russian. Languages spoken at her firm also include Spanish, Arabic, and French, and consultations are available in the languages listed above.
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Payment Methods
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- Credit Card
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Licensed in California for 13 years
State: California
Acquired: 2012
No misconduct found
Location
Karadjian & Escobar, P.C.
16755 Von Karman Ave #200, Irvine, CA, 92606
Karadjian & Escobar, PC
14640 Victory Blvd #221, Van Nuys, CA, 91411
Karine Karadjian, P.C.
225 E Broadway #V800, Glendale, CA, 91205
Karine Karadjian, P.C.
155 N Riverview Dr #100, Anaheim, CA, 92808
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Karine Karadjian's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 19 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by Arnel | March 14, 2022 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
I am so thankful I found Karine! She's incredibly fast, efficient, helpful and competent!!! I had a case and trying to get resolved myself and had almost given up because there are some things that I really got confused. She took care of it real fast and and me without attending the hearing. I was ...
Posted by anonymous | December 7, 2020 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Highly recommended
We found Karine on Yelp and her firm had great reviews. She is a very thorough attorney with lots of bankruptcy knowledge. Her availability was excellent and she always answered all our questions and doubts.
Posted by Stella | June 11, 2019 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Ms. Karadjian is an excellent and responsible attorney.
Ms. Karadjian is an excellent and responsible attorney. She is very caring, reliable, knowledgeable and is a very patient person. Her fees are very reasonable. She has helped me a lot and handled my chapter 7 case very efficiently. I am thankful and grateful to her. If you need an attorney who r...
Posted by Karl Hubbard | March 20, 2019 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
I would HIGHLY recommend Ms. Karadjian to everyone!!
My wife and I needed to declare bankruptcy and were very overwhelmed. After calling Ms. Karine Karadjian who went through all our questions on the phone we arranged a meeting. We are so happy we did, what a patient, understanding, knowledgeable lawyer she is. I can't say enough about how happy we wer...
Posted by Nelson | March 13, 2019 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
great experience!!
Ms. Karadjian helped me a lot through my whole application for my case. She answers all my questions and doubts I had. She is very knowledgeable and willing to help you. I had a great experience, I appreciate Ms. Karine Karadjian.
Karine Karadjian's Lawyer Endorsements
"Ms. Karadjian is a pro-active, knowledgeable, strategic legal professional in the field of Bankruptcy Law. In addition to her area or practice, she has been instrumental in complex dispute resolution as mediator. I endorse Ms. Karadjian!"
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I first met Karine though a lawyers networking group I created for atttorneys in LA and Orange county. We then became friends. I have since watched several educational videos featuring Karine on bankruptcy matters. Including videos sponsored by Continuing Education of the Bar. I remain impressed with the depth of her knowledge and her obvious passion for helping people get out of debt. Her clients are in good hands. As an aside, Karine is one of the nicest people I have ever known. She is truely a genuine person."
"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Karadjian's cooperative and collaborative demeanor and approach to bringing the two sides to the table assures that the parties achieve their respective interests while resolving thorny issues."
"Karine Karadjian is a very effective mediator who knows how to using resolution techniques to bring parties together especially in highly emotionally charged situations. I highly recommend Karine for mediations and bankruptcy, debt settlement."
"Karine is the most personal and hands-on bankruptcy lawyer and mediator. She cares about her clients and really makes it easy and comfortable to get through the most difficult issues. I highly trust her and recommend her for consumer-related issues and solving financial debt situations."
"Attorney Karine Karadjian is the best lawyer for any debt issues you need to get resolved. She is responsive to calls and emails, she actually keeps you informed and gets the job done. She walks her clients through the whole process and is able to help people with any financial issue. I would highly recommend that you reach out to her for any debt issue."
"Karine is a knowledgeable and committed attorney, dedicated to her clients and their unique situations. I endorse this lawyer!"
"Having debt collectors and their lawyers harassing you can be very stressful and frustrating especially when you're busy living paycheck to paycheck. Make sure you get a good lawyer like Karine to assist you so that you can get a quick and financially efficient resolution."
"I endorse this lawyer. Great member of the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer. She is highly competent and professional."
"Karine is a top-notch immigration attorney. She is a zealous advocate for her clients and well respected in the legal community."
Lilian Demonteverde-Hoats
Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Nov 02
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"Professional and highly knowledgeable. I enthusiastically endorse this attorney."
"An excellent and well respected attorney."
"I endorse this Karine without reservation because she is diligent, knowledgeable, and one of the most ethical people I know."
"Karine is very knowledgable and reliable when it comes to Bankruptcy."
"I endorse Karine Karadjian. She is motivated, professional, and very knowledgeable. She is also very thoughtful and careful and will handle your case with utmost diligence and professionalism."
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"I endorse this lawyer. Very knowledgeable attorney."
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Experience
Honors
2021
Rising Star 2021, SuperLawyers
2020
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2015
Client's Choice Award, AVVO
Work Experience
2015 - Present
Founding Attorney, Karine Karadjian, A Professional Law Corporation
2012 - Present
Associate Attorney, Wadhwani & Shanfeld
2013 - 2019
Contract Attorney - Employment Law, Law Office of Briana Kim
2010 - 2012
Law Clerk, Wadhwani & Shanfeld
2010 - 2010
Judicial Extern for Hon. Geraldine Mund, U.S. Bankruptcy Court
2010 - 2010
Legal Intern, Public Counsel, Debtor Assistant Project
2009 - 2009
Judicial Extern for Hon. Kathleen Thompson, U.S. Bankruptcy Court
Associations
2021 - Present
National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy AttorneysMember
2019 - Present
Southern California Mediation AssociationMember
2012 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
2012 - 2020
San Fernando Valley Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Debt settlement
Significant savings to clients via settlement
I485
Approved
Ch7
Discharge granted
I90 renewal
Approved
Education
2011
Pepperdine University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2011
Pepperdine University School of Law
Master of Dispute Resolution
2008
University of California - Los Angeles
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2020
Continuing Education of the Bar - CLE
Debt Relief: Bankruptcy and Non-Bankruptcy Alternatives
2020
CEB The Business of Law Webinar Series
Debt Relief & Temporary Hardship Options During COVID-19 Crisis: A Bankruptcy Attorney's Perspective
Publications
2021
Valley Lawyer magazine (SFVBA)
In With the New: California Homestead Exemptions
2019
Valley Lawyer magazine (SFVBA)
When the Storm Strikes: By Michael D. White Endure, Persevere & Hope (feature article on Karine Karadjian)
Languages
English
Russian
Armenian
Spanish
Arabic
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
HOW IS THE PAYMENTS ADJUSTED WHEN YOU FILE A CHAPTER 13?
09 Jun 2017
Q&A
Do i have to file a lawsuit first in order to subpoena a collection agency for the records that claim its my debt
09 Jun 2017