Ellen Oganesyan, experienced Consumer Protection attorney in North Hollywood, CA with 56 reviews
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Ellen Oganesyan

4605 Lankershim Blvd Suite 202, North Hollywood, CA

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2018:
Southwestern Law School, JD - Juris Doctor
2013:
University of California - Santa Barbara, BS - Bachelor of Science

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4.9 56 reviews
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Edward stephens

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13 Jan, 2025
Grateful for Wegman & Levin’s criminal defense expertise in my drug offense case. Their approach was thorough and compassionate. Amazing customer service, highly effective.
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Bryan morales

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10 Jan, 2025
Exceptional experience. Their criminal defense strategy for my theft charges was brilliant. Attentive, caring team. Turned a stressful situation into a victory.
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06 Jan, 2025
Incredible service. They handled my DUI case professionally, securing a favorable outcome. Supportive staff, empathetic approach. The way criminal defense attorneys should operate! Highly recommend.
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Thorough, compassionate, and effective criminal defense approach
“Grateful for Wegman & Levin's criminal defense expertise in my drug offense case. Their approach was thorough and compassionate. Amazing customer service, highly effective.”
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Brilliant criminal defense strategy resulting in favorable outcomes
“Exceptional experience. Their criminal defense strategy for my theft charges was brilliant. Attentive, caring team. Turned a stressful situation into a victory.”
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Highly knowledgeable, trustworthy, and dedicated attorneys
“Michael was dedicated to his work, professional all around, strong will for win, super knowledgeable and trustworthy inside out!”
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Excellent customer service and communication
“Stepanyan Oganesyan LLP absolutely delivers RESULTS and has high standards when representing their clients. Ellen successfully won my case with a better outcome than I could have asked for (literally only a couple months).”
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Successful outcomes in vehicle-related cases, including lemon law and fraud
“If a car dealership has pulled a fast one on you, then this is the attorney for you!!! I had bought a brand new car from a local dealership. Months later I found out the car had been in an accident and the dealership never disclosed this to me. That's when I found Ellen to fight for me.”
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Inconsistent communication and lack of attentiveness to client's case
“Took $10,000 and no results. Michael seems a pleasant lawyer and a good salesman but results were seriously lacking. Always conflicting information between his office and the courts. And seemed to forget specifics of the case in follow up meetings.”
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Unsatisfactory results and failure to achieve desired outcomes
“Took $10,000 and no results. Michael seems a pleasant lawyer and a good salesman but results were seriously lacking.”

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