Edith A. Nazarian

Practice areas

Immigration: Consumer, Criminal Defense

Focus areas

Arrest & Arraignment, Assault & Battery, Asylum, Criminal Domestic Violence, Criminal Fraud, Criminal Law, Drug & Alcohol Violations, Expungement, Failure to Pay Child Support, Felony, Misdemeanor, Motor Vehicle Offenses, Murder, Naturalization & Citizenship, Parole, Probation, Sex Offenses, Theft, Traffic Violations

Edith A. Nazarian, the legal professional behind the establishment known as the Law Offices of Edith Nazarian situated in Woodland Hills, California, centers her legal expertise on matters pertaining to immigration and criminal law. She extends her services to clients within the Los Angeles vicinity and across the expanse of California.

Ms. Nazarian attained her Juris Doctor credentials from Loyola Law School, Los Angeles, in 2012, subsequent to the completion of her undergraduate studies in English and criminology at the University of California – Irvine in 2009. During her tenure in law school, she contributed as a tutor at the Loyola Writing Center and also participated as a member of the Armenian Law Students Association. In 2012, she acquired licensure as an attorney, granting her authorization to represent cases in all California superior courts, the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit.

Ms. Nazarian has garnered an “Excellent” rating on Avvo. Her professional dedication revolves around aiding clients in resolving a spectrum of immigration challenges, encompassing aspects such as permanent residency, nonimmigrant visas, deportation, citizenship, and naturalization. Additionally, she possesses experience in defending both U.S. citizens and immigrants who are confronted with criminal allegations.

Commencing her legal career, Ms. Nazarian undertook clerkships at the Los Angeles County Child Support Services and the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office. She participated as a graduate fellow of the Loyola Project for the Innocent and also engaged as a contract attorney at a law firm headquartered in Pasadena.

Her expertise extends to negotiating and litigating criminal and immigration cases, coupled with the capability to draft and present motions before the Board of Immigration Appeals, the Los Angeles Immigration Court, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit. Her portfolio showcases successful advocacy in both state and appellate courts.

Beyond her dedicated legal practice, Ms. Nazarian has contributed an article titled “Crossing Over: Assessing Operation Streamline and the Rights of Immigrant Criminal Defendants at the Border.” This article was published in the Loyola of Los Angeles Law Review and stands as a frequently cited reference in legal circles. Furthermore, she partakes as a presenter in various conferences and events within the legal domain.