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I graduated from University of Montana with a BA in Politicial Science and a minor in American Government in 2002 and am a Phi Delta Phi member, Clayberg Inn, 2002 recipient and received a Western Montana Bar Association Scholarship.  I graduated from the University of Montana School of Law in 2005.  I am licensed in the state of California.. Back to List...

I started my career as a civil litigator in a small firm. I did this for less than a year and instead pursued my passion for being in the courtroom and helping people by becoming a Deputy Public Defender for the County of Riverside. I practiced criminal defense with the Public Defender’s Office for over five years, handling thousands of cases ranging from misdemeanors to serious felonies. In handling those cases, I conducted hundreds of preliminary hearings, motions and trials.  I also gained extensive invaluable experience in the niche area of juvenile law having represented hundreds if not thousands of children being charged with crimes.  Working as a Public Defender in Riverside was a very rewarding experience especially in the time I was there. While I was there, we dealt with a very tough District Attorney’s office and this helped mold me into the knowledgeable, aggressive, and fearless attorney that I am now.. I offer a free consultation on your cases. For more information, please visit my website at .

Ms. Kirakosyan is a dedicated attorney and advocate who understands her client's position. Throughout her legal career she has been involved in a wide variety of adult and juvenile misdemeanor and felony cases. Her passion and enthusiasm for the practice of criminal defense drives her to go the extra mile to assure that her client's criminal matter reaches a fair and just resolution.

I am an aggressive lawyer who cares about his clients and works hard on each case.  I give my clients honest advice and I always make myself available to address client questions/concerns.

I am motivated by two things:  my family and my job.  When not working on my cases I enjoy spending time with my husband and two children.  I enjoy having my own law firm so I can be available for both my family and clients when needed.

I am a Los Angeles native with a passion for criminal defense. As a former Los Angeles prosecutor, I understand how to best work up your case and craft your defense in order to ensure the best possible result. I work around the clock, am always available to update you, and always tell it to you as it is.. Call for a free consultation.

Emilya (Emily) Shaaya is a criminal defense trial attorney based in Century City, CA. A graduate of Loyola Law School, Los Angeles and former prosecutor and public defender, she represents adult and juvenile clients all over Los Angeles with cases involving DUIs, domestic violence, battery, assault, solitication for prostitution, vandalism, hit-and-run, suspended license, drug offenses, and other criminal offenses. She zealously advocates for every client she takes on. Each clients' well-being and success is her priority.

Criminal defense attorney and former prosecutor Steve Meister is principal of the Meister Law Offices.  He has been in practice since 1990 and has tried virtually every kind of case in criminal court.  He emphasizes state-court violent crimes, federal prosecutions, and defense of doctors and hospitals in healthcare criminal law cases including prescribing offenses, anti-kickback, False Claims and other matters.  Steve is also owner and co-founder of ScripRight Healthcare Consultants, LLC, a compliance and risk management consultancy serving providers, hospitals, medical groups, labs and insurers.  Steve and his partner pioneered instruction and consulting in legal issues around prescribing, and Steve has lectured nationally on these issues.  Steve is also an expert legal commentator on criminal cases for television and radio news stations, having been featured in over 700 news stories, and accounts of his cases have appeared in, among other publications, the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times, Washington Post, and Los Angeles Times.

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Over the past decade, Reuven L. Cohen has successfully tried some of the most high-profile cases in the Central District of California.  He has earned a reputation for integrity and excellence based upon his singular creativity, meticulous attention to detail, and fierce dedication to his clients and his craft.  Having litigated hundreds of complex cases nationwide, he has developed a specialty in high stakes commercial and criminal litigation.  Mr. Cohen tries cases - and gets results for his clients.. On the criminal side, Mr. Cohen has represented individuals and entities at all stages of federal and state proceedings at both the trial and appellate levels.  He has defended individuals and businesses in a wide array of white collar criminal matters, including securities and investment fraud, cyber-crimes, tax fraud, perjury, immigration and customs fraud, money laundering, counterfeiting, false statements, and identity theft.  He has also successfully represented persons charged with other high-liability crimes, ranging from capital offenses to complex environmental crimes involving the Clean Water Act and other environmental statutes.. Mr. Cohen also has significant civil litigation experience, having tried civil cases and conducted more than 100 depositions.  He has represented clients in all manner of civil  administrative proceedings, including numerous complex commerical, environmental, intellectual property, and appellate matters.

Susan Yu is nationally recognized as a top trial lawyer with impeccable track record. She has won many difficult and complex criminal, civil and medical board trials, utilizing her unique trial skills, insights, and life experiences.. Deeply committed to excellence, Susan has a history of consistently obtaining winning results for many prominent clients, including the late music legend Michael Jackson, the First Lady of Gabon, Africa, a family member of the late film actor Peter Falk (known from a hit TV series “Columbo,”) a family member of a top-ranking government official from China, former CEO of St John Knits International, Inc., an international corporation from South Korea, a family member of LA Gear, a top-ranking officer of a multi-national real estate development company from India, a publicly traded midstream company from Texas, a prominent orthopedic surgeon from Southern California, and Home Depot U.S.A., Inc., just to name a few.. In addition to maintaining a very diverse and successful trial practice, Susan is actively involved in a wide-range of work for the profession and the community.  Susan serves as a Commissioner for the California State Bar’s Judicial Nominees Evaluation (JNE) Commission, which investigates and evaluates applicants who seek to become judges at the trial, appellate and supreme court levels throughout the state of California. Susan also serves on the Advisory Board and was elected to serve as President of the Litigation Counsel of America.  To promote the advancement of Asian Pacific American women in the legal profession, Susan sits on the Executive Board of Asian Pacific American Women Lawyers Alliance (APAWLA).. Susan is often asked to travel around the United States to lecture on various subjects, including trial strategies, the legal profession and civil rights.

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.

Criminal Defense Attorney based out of Los Angeles, California.