Judge Armenui A. Ashvanian: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

CA Bar #: 233899 (December 2004)

Appointed By: Gov. Edmund G. Brown, Jr.

Biography

Overview

The Hon. Armenui A. Ashvanian is a judge for the Los Angeles County Superior Court in California[1]. Ashvanian was appointed to the bench by former Governor Jerry Brown on February 27, 2018, filling the vacancy created by the retirement of the Hon. George Genesta[2].

Educational background

Ashvanian earned an A.S. from Glendale Community College. At Glendale University College of Law, she completed a J.D. in 2004. She was admitted to the State Bar of California (December 2004).

Career history

After graduating from law school, Ashvanian began her legal career as an associate at Yeghiayan and Associates (2004 to 2005), where she handled civil cases[1]. In 2005, she transitioned to the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office as a deputy district attorney. Later in that tenure, Ashvanian served in the Hardcore Gang Division, where her work addressed serious crimes and street gangs[1]. During that tenure, she participated in a U.S. State Department-sponsored training program that assisted other countries in efforts to reform their criminal justice systems.

Alongside her prosecutorial work, Ashvanian taught as an adjunct assistant professor at Glendale University College of Law (2014 to 2018)[1]. She also served as an instructor at the Los Angeles Police Academy, where she taught a gang awareness class.

Her honors have included the Michael Noyes Humanitarian Award, the Most Valuable Prosecutor Award, the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Excellence in Leadership Award, and the Association of Deputy District Attorney's Outstanding Prosecutor Award. Her professional memberships have included the Armenian Bar Association, and she was the first judicial applicant to go through the organization's Judicial Evaluation Committee[3].

Personal life

Born in Armenia during the Soviet era, Ashvanian immigrated to the United States at age 17 without knowing English[4]. She was the first Armenia-born judge appointed in the United States[4].

Outside the courtroom, Ashvanian served as head coach of the Armenian General Benevolent Union's Manoukian High School Mock Trial Program and presided over mock trials for students at Manoukian High School. Under her leadership, the team reached the semifinals of the Constitutional Rights Foundation Mock Trial Competition in 2017[5]. She also served as a guest lecturer on domestic violence issues at AGBU Hye Geen events[5].

Ashvanian is registered as a Democrat[6].

References

[1] Daily Journal — Judicial Profile
[2] Governor of California Press Release (February 27, 2018)
[3] Armenian Bar Association Announcement
[4] Asbarez — Armenui Amy Ashvanian: First Armenian-Born Judge Making History in the U.S.
[5] AGBU Western Region Press Release
[6] Ballotpedia — Armenui Ashvanian

Recent Cases by Hon. Armenui A. Ashvanian

On July 5, 2018 a dv prevention w/ minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Armenui A. Ashvanian presiding.

Filed

Jul 05, 2018

Status

Other

Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

DV Prevention w/ Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Domestic Violence

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 15, 2023

On June 13, 2018 a dissolution w/ minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Armenui A. Ashvanian presiding.

Filed

Jun 13, 2018

Status

Other

Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Dissolution w/ Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 16, 2023

On May 29, 2018 a dissolution w/ minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Armenui A. Ashvanian presiding.

Filed

May 29, 2018

Status

Other

Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Dissolution w/ Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 15, 2023

On May 3, 2018 an other family law (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Armenui A. Ashvanian presiding.

Filed

May 03, 2018

Status

Active

Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Other Family Law (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

General Family

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 13, 2023

On March 15, 2018 a dissolution w/o minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Armenui A. Ashvanian presiding.

Filed

Mar 15, 2018

Status

Dismissal

Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Dissolution w/o Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 19, 2023

On March 13, 2018 a dissolution w/o minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Armenui A. Ashvanian presiding.

Filed

Mar 13, 2018

Status

Other

Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Dissolution w/o Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 19, 2023

On February 21, 2018 a dissolution w/o minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Armenui A. Ashvanian presiding.

Filed

Feb 21, 2018

Status

Other

Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Dissolution w/o Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 27, 2023

On February 6, 2018 a dissolution w/ minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Armenui A. Ashvanian presiding.

Filed

Feb 06, 2018

Status

Other

Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Dissolution w/ Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 30, 2023

On January 4, 2018 a dv prevention w/o minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Armenui A. Ashvanian presiding.

Filed

Jan 04, 2018

Status

Active

Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

DV Prevention w/o Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Domestic Violence

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 24, 2023

On December 11, 2017 a dissolution w/ minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Armenui A. Ashvanian presiding.

Filed

Dec 11, 2017

Status

Other

Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Dissolution w/ Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 26, 2023

On November 28, 2017 a dissolution w/ minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Armenui A. Ashvanian presiding.

Filed

Nov 28, 2017

Status

Dismissal

Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Dissolution w/ Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 26, 2023

On November 22, 2017 a dissolution w/o minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Armenui A. Ashvanian presiding.

Filed

Nov 22, 2017

Status

Other

Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Dissolution w/o Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 28, 2023

On November 16, 2017 a dissolution w/ minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Armenui A. Ashvanian presiding.

Filed

Nov 16, 2017

Status

Other

Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Dissolution w/ Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 23, 2023

On November 13, 2017 a dissolution w/ minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Armenui A. Ashvanian presiding.

Filed

Nov 13, 2017

Status

Active

Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Dissolution w/ Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 03, 2023

On November 3, 2017 a dissolution w/o minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Armenui A. Ashvanian presiding.

Filed

Nov 03, 2017

Status

Dismissal

Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Dissolution w/o Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 25, 2023

On October 26, 2017 a dissolution w/ minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Armenui A. Ashvanian presiding.

Filed

Oct 26, 2017

Status

Transfer

Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Dissolution w/ Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 12, 2023

On October 26, 2017 a dv prevention w/o minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Armenui A. Ashvanian presiding.

Filed

Oct 26, 2017

Status

Other

Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

DV Prevention w/o Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Domestic Violence

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 15, 2017

On October 10, 2017 a dissolution w/o minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Armenui A. Ashvanian presiding.

Filed

Oct 10, 2017

Status

Other

Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Dissolution w/o Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 11, 2023

On October 4, 2017 an other family law (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Armenui A. Ashvanian presiding.

Filed

Oct 04, 2017

Status

Active

Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Other Family Law (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

General Family

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 12, 2023

On September 7, 2017 a legal separation w/ minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Armenui A. Ashvanian presiding.

Filed

Sep 07, 2017

Status

Other

Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Legal Separation w/ Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 10, 2023

On August 24, 2017 a dissolution w/o minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Armenui A. Ashvanian presiding.

Filed

Aug 24, 2017

Status

Other

Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Dissolution w/o Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 05, 2018

On August 22, 2017 a dissolution w/ minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Armenui A. Ashvanian presiding.

Filed

Aug 22, 2017

Status

Other

Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Dissolution w/ Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 10, 2023

On July 26, 2017 a dissolution w/ minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Armenui A. Ashvanian presiding.

Filed

Jul 26, 2017

Status

Other

Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Dissolution w/ Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 12, 2023

On July 26, 2017 a dissolution w/ minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Armenui A. Ashvanian presiding.

Filed

Jul 26, 2017

Status

Other

Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Dissolution w/ Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 12, 2023