Anna C Gregorian

Anna C Gregorian

4.6
Rating: 8.3

Licensed for 23 years

Family Lawyer at Lakeport, CA
Practice Areas: Family, Child Abuse, Guardianship ... +2 more

95 3rd Street, Lakeport, CA

About Anna

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Family 50%

24 years

50%
Child Abuse 30%

24 years

30%
Guardianship 10%

24 years

10%
Juvenile Law 5%

Juvenile criminal; Dependency.

24 years | 350 cases

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 23 years

State: California

Acquired: 2002

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Anna C Gregorian

95 3rd Street, Lakeport, CA, 95453-4723

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Anna C Gregorian's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.6 /5.0

46 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 9 reviews | Cost of Services

Posted by anonymous | April 06, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

No good

This lady is very nice person. I would NOT recommend her as a lawyer at all. I hired her, she dug up what she called a "companion" case and that case became her focus, me and mine becoming collateral damage. She had me do some of her work, she is very defensive, she runs around like a chicken with he...r head cut off talking about she has ADD, she gave me no guidance at all. None. I expected her to sit me down and let me know what to expect that's why I hired her. I could have lost all by myself. After she lost my case, in her pursuit of the "companion" case, rendering me unable to ever see my granddaughter. She asked me if I wanted her to continue on the "companion" case. I told her I had no more money. She said 'you do, actually, said she still had the two last checks for MY case. One was a $2750 check and the other was at $275 check. After she lost my case I expected her to return those checks. She did not. She cashed them. She lost my case with devastating consequences and then had the audacity to cash the two last checks totaling $3,025. Money grubber. Not on her game. I do not recommend.

Posted by anonymous | December 01, 2019 | Family

DID SHE REALLY PASS THE BAR?

I came to her with a family law case. Not to complicated, everything was already in place. I just needed to tie up loose ends and put a court order in effect for child support and spousal support. When I asked her what her "Retainer was?" She said "I don't know, what do the attorneys charge?"(I shoul...d of walked out instead of staying in and handing her a check.! What should be my BIGGEST COMPLAINT, is that she did absolutely nothing to prepare for my case..as documented by her admitting in court minutes"Sorry Judge, I didn't prepare for this case".) is actually my smallest. The way she talked to me, wait, THE WAY SHE SCREAMED AND YELLED AND BELITTLED ME, on a every day basis was more traumatising .She never had time for me for appts, and I never had a minute to ask her a question. I ended up doing most of "the running around" and making sure everything was getting done. She humiliated me in front of the court house screaming, and not just at me. "I was the worst client she ever had!" This was because I started to show emotions toward my 5 year old when they brought in a picture of his as evidence. Even the judge emphasized with the situation at hand. She is very, very, unethical! I am very grateful that I am a mature woman who could differentiate between right and wrong. I would never trust her as my attorney, anyone to watch my children, a friend. I don't think she should be able to practice law! I have 2 attorneys, which whom have had contact with her and they both have said the same thing"She has no clue what she is doing." If you have child, or a serious case, please take this into consideration! She left me hanging in the worst possible time knowing my situation. She put me down, insulted me ext.. There are a lot of good attorneys...TAKE CARE!

Anna Gregorian

Replied last December 01, 2019

I do not believe that this is a client of mine. I have experience with how much to charge a client and I usually over prepare for my cases- it is my habit. You can read the other reviews. I'm an excitable attorney, but there is no question that I am not a passive attorney. If I need to help my client change their perspective I will be forceful. I doubt any client of mine would ever say I was unethical. I recently left a case because the client was abusive to me. This is likely that client. I obtained an outstanding result that I am very proud of. The bottom line is that I am different from other attorneys and if you read the comments my prior clients have left me you will see that my clients usually agree- the majority of my clients get to benefit from that. There is one other negative review. That person was absolutely NOT my client, but was the opposing party. Call me and see for yourself.

Posted by anonymous | September 09, 2013 | Child Custody

Shifty

I hired Anna for a custody case. It was a very urgent matter and she assured me that she was a very great trial attorney and that she would be there for me 100%. She said that once she is someone's attorney she is committed to do her very best! I never received her best, I never received call backs, ...or explanations. I never knew where we were in the process or when my "defendant" was in communication with her. She refused to see me during business hours, always on a Sunday, and when I would arrive on a Sunday she had every other client there on a sunday as well and I never had my turn. She is very Passive aggressive, because I felt like I could trust her with the way she encouraged me, the way she said she was working so hard on my case, I felt at ease at those times. However when it came time for me to ask her about the progress she would get so defensive and become extremely rude. I came to find out it was because she really didn't know know the legal process in which she was doing. The money she took compared to the work she did, did not add up at all. I am right back at square one and as if no attorney was ever hired. I would not recommend her as an attorney, she does not know the business. I have had several attorneys, have been a paralegal and I will tell you that she has many clients, only because there are only 3 in this area. She emails your judgments, she texts your responses, and she will get very defensive and never take responsibility. I am very uncomfortable with her practicing law and you should really think twice before hiring her. Both her values and ethical systems are wrong, along with lack of knowledge. I have read her responses and she has said the same thing to her negative reviews"I can tell you this person was not a client of mine" just goes to validate me when I say how "shifty she is. When you hire an attorney to be on your side you TRUST them to be in your best interest. She is not, she is about the money and about herself, not about learning the process of law and the best interest of her client, the welfare of the life, lives at hand.

Anna Gregorian

Replied last September 09, 2013

Unfortunately you can't please everyone. This person paid me a small amount and then never made payments according to contract. The bottom line is that I could not continue to work for free. The fact is that these last two complaints prior to my comment here represent a change in my business model. I will not represent people that do not keep their end of the bargain. I am very generous and follow through to the end; I am very frugal and my client's interests are my highest priority. You can read the prior reviews. I am hard worker. I work nights and weekends. I meet my client's on Sundays because I want to focus only on them. The business week for a trial attorney does not leave the time to give full focus on a client. Also, in the field of family law emergencies abound. My client's get my cell and I am highly reachable. This complaint involved me sticking up for myself and protecting the interest of my other clients. In addition, what this person doesn't say is that we actually did incredibly well. Sometimes getting good orders doesn't translate into making the person happy. I did a great job on this case. However, I had to make a crucial business decision. I wish this client the best though. I honored the client by working very hard. Let me work hard for you.

Posted by anonymous | September 05, 2013 | Litigation

Awesomeness!!!

This lady was Sooooo amazing with my case. She had many ideas and was aggressive in everything that we believed in was right. Very often she worked on my case alone and by herself on the weekends and also I spent many days preparing for trial until 11 pm and later. We were more than prepared for our ...trial, and we never even finished the trial before I was offered an amazing settlement. This woman has made such a huge impact on myself and my children. I really couldn't thank her enough. I would really recommend Anna to anyone who needs help. She doesn't beat around the bush either...she flat out tells you what she thinks she can do for you. No sugar coating it...which is a really good thing because you are not wasting time and money. Anna was kind and courteous to me every second that I spend with her. I could call her anytime and she never charges for phone calls which is amazing because most lawyers do. Thank you Anna...and my kids thank you too:)

Posted by anonymous | April 29, 2013 | Divorce & Separation

Beware!

she was very unprofessional with me, threatened me when I wouldn't give her the information she wanted to hear. My husband and I wanted to work out our problems and she just wanted to pit us aganist each other to ensure her paycheck!

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"It was a pleasure working with an experienced, knowledgeable lawyer that was interested in her client and not on billable hours. I have sent her referrals and would again!"

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Child custody lawyer | Sep 19

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"I endorse this lawyer's work. She is an excellent advocate for those whose children the county is seeking to deprive custody of in juvenile dependency "300" proceedings. A real bull dog. Highly recommended."

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"I endorse this lawyer. An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community."

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"I endorse Ms. Gregorian. She is a great choice for representation and is highly respected in the legal community."

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"Anna is a highly qualified and competent criminal defense lawyer in CA where I attended law school. I endorse this lawyer."

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Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 09

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"I proudly endorse this lawyer. Attorney Gregorian is well respected in both her legal community and within the AVVO community. Her legal skills are top notch and I would highly recommend her to anyone in need of either criminal or OVI/DUI representation."

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"Anna is known as a compassionate, caring and kind attorney who can turn tail and really give it to the prosecution. If you are arrested and need a really smart lawyer who has the ability to take apart the prosecution's case, piece by piece, and find the missing link that can save you, then Anna Gregorian is your lawyer. I endorse her wholeheartedly."

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Family lawyer | Mar 16

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"Anna does a good job and is very articulate and genuine. I am happy to refer family law matters to her office in Lakeport."

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Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 09

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"I endorse this lawyer. While I know Anna's criminal defense work best, I know her well, and can only conclude that if you work with Anna, you will be satisfied that everything that can be done, will be done. She grabs hold of a case and shakes it with investigative and legal zeal that is nothing short of amazing."

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"I endorse this lawyer. She works tirelessly for her clients. She is dedicated and honest."

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Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 20

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"Anna will zealously advocate for your case. She cares deeply for her clients and works hard to defend those charged with crimes. I would recommend her for any criminal matter in Lake County."

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Experience

Rating:  8.3 (Excellent)

Associations

2008 - Present

Lake County Bar Association

2002 - Present

State Bar of California

2004 - 2006

Marin County Women Lawyers Association

Co-Vice President

Sample of Legal Cases

Dependency Case

Dismissed

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Education

N/A

Northwestern California U

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Univ of California Berkeley

Speaking Engagements

2011

2010

Know Your Rights

Criminal Procedure Clinic

Languages

French

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