About Paul
Paul Takakjian is a licensed attorney admitted to practice law in the State of California. He was admitted to the California State Bar on November 29, 1979, and holds bar number 89449. His license is currently in active status. Mr. Takakjian is a managing partner at Takakjian & Sitkoff, LLP, a criminal defense law firm with offices in Los Angeles, Long Beach, and Torrance, California. He has been practicing law for over 45 years, serving clients throughout Southern California.
Mr. Takakjian earned his Juris Doctor degree from Loyola Law School in Los Angeles in 1979. Prior to law school, he completed his undergraduate education at the University of California, Los Angeles, receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1975. During his time at Loyola Law School, he developed a strong foundation in criminal law, which has been the focus of his legal career.
Mr. Takakjian concentrates his practice in the areas of criminal defense and DUI/DWI defense. He represents individuals charged with a wide range of offenses, including drug crimes, theft, violent crimes, and white-collar crimes. His practice encompasses all stages of litigation, including initial case evaluation, discovery, mediation, settlement negotiations, and trial proceedings in both state and federal courts.
Throughout his career, Mr. Takakjian has handled cases in the Superior Court of California for the County of Los Angeles, the United States District Court for the Central District of California, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. He has also appeared before the California Court of Appeal on multiple occasions. Prior to founding his own firm, he worked as an associate at a mid-size litigation firm in Century City for five years.
Mr. Takakjian is an active member of the Los Angeles County Bar Association and the California State Bar Association. He holds membership in the American Bar Association Section of Litigation. He is also a certified mediator through the Los Angeles County Superior Court mediation program. Mr. Takakjian is fluent in English and French, allowing him to serve the diverse communities of Los Angeles County effectively.
