Arthur Khachatourians
Attorney
Khachatourians Law Group
Contact Information
818-590-8294, ak@klginla.com
Biography
Arthur Khachatourians is an experienced defense attorney who represents clients in complex criminal and civil matters arising from governmental investigations, grand jury indictments, and corporate internal investigations. He has successfully represented business entities and individuals in cases alleging wrongful death, wrongful termination, elder abuse and neglect, sexual harassment, murder, manslaughter, battery, assault, and unfair business practice lawsuits. He has successfully conducted jury trials and bench trials and has settled multi-million dollar lawsuits for a waiver a costs (no payment).
Mr. Khachatourians has also obtained not guilty verdicts on Medi-Cal fraud and falsification of medical records, voluntary manslaughter, involuntary manslaughter and dismissal of charges for elder abuse and neglect arising from incidents’ in a hospital or nursing home. Mr. Khachatourians has extensive experience in representing clients who are under investigation or prosecution by the Attorney General’s Office of Bureau of Medi-Cal Fraud and Elder Abuseand the Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office. He is routinely active throughout the various courthouses in Southern California and has experience in media relations in high profile cases.
Mr. Khachatourians graduated from UCLA in 1997 with a Bachelor’s degree in History and received his Juris Doctorate degree from Southwestern University School of Law in 2003. He is a member of the Los Angeles County Bar Association, Criminal Courts Bar Association, and the Beverly Hills Bar Association where he served as the Chairman for the Criminal Law Section. Mr. Khachatourians is also an adjunct professor at Glendale Community College where he teaches Business Law. Since 2003, he has been teaching business and litigation concepts at the College; many of his students are now attorneys and realtors throughout various communities in Southern California and routinely seek his advice on legal and business matters.
Mr. Khachatourians has taught educational seminars on the latest legal trends and issues on the following matters: Sexual Harassment Training for Supervisor; Nursing Home Training on Reporting Responsibilities for Elder/Dependent Adult Abuse; Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements by Mandated Reporters; Nursing Home Requirements for Theft and Loss; Hospital Staff Training on Preventing, Recognizing and Reporting Requirements of Abuse; Representing Clients Arrested for Domestic Violence; Sex, Violence, and the 5th Amendment; Representing clients facing Criminal Charges and a Simultaneous Civil Lawsuit; and Fundamentals of a Criminal Case (Arraignment through Sentencing).
Areas of Law and Practice
| Areas of Law | Areas of Practice |
|---|---|
| Administrative Law | Administrative Adjudications, Administrative Agency Practice, Administrative Hearings and Appeals, Administrative Litigation, Federal Administrative Law, Judicial Review, Professional Licensing, Professional Licensing Regulation, Public Law |
| Alternative Dispute Resolution | Arbitration, Collaborative Law, International Arbitration, International Dispute Resolution, International Mediation, Mediation |
| Animal Law | Animal Rights, Animal Welfare, Canine Law, Equine Law, Police Canine Law, Veterinary Law, Veterinary Malpractice |
| Business Law | Business Arbitration, Business Associations Law, Business Cooperatives, Business Crimes, Business Development, Business Dissolutions, Business Enterprises, Business Estate Planning, Business Formation, Business Fraud, Business Litigation, Business Mediation, Business Organization, Business Planning, Business Regulation, Business Reorganization, Business Start-Ups, Business Succession Planning, Business Successions, Business Syndication, Business Taxation, Business Torts, Business Transactions, Business Transfers, Business Trusts, Business Valuation, Buy-Sell Agreements, Buying and Selling of Businesses, Closely Held Business Estate Planning, Closely Held Business Law, Closely Held Business Taxation, Complex Business Litigation, Cooperative Taxation, Emerging Business Law, Emerging Growth Companies, Entrepreneurial Business Law, Family Business Law, Family Business Mediation, Family Business Successions, International Business Law, International Joint Ventures, Joint Ventures, Limited Liability Company Law, Minority Business Law, Pass-Through Entities, Private Business Law, Privatization, Professional Practices, Small Business Law, Sole Proprietorships, Strategic Alliances, Trade and Professional Associations, Trade Association Law |
| Civil Rights | Civil Liberties, Civil Rights Defense, Civil Rights Section 1983, Disability Discrimination, Disabled Access, Disabled Rights, Discrimination, Gay and Lesbian Rights, Handicapped Rights, Human Rights, International Human Rights, Personal Rights, Prisoners Rights, Prisoners Rights Class Actions, Public Interest Law, Race Discrimination, Reproductive Rights, Sex Discrimination, Womens Rights |
| Contracts | Contract Drafting, Commercial Contracts, Contract Fraud, Contract Litigation, International Commercial Contracts, International Contracts |
| Criminal Law | Assault and Battery, Bribery, Burglary, Capital Offenses, Civil Forfeiture, Crime Victims Compensation, Criminal Antitrust, Criminal Appeals, Criminal Conspiracy, Criminal Defense, Criminal Forfeiture, Criminal Fraud, Criminal Investigation, Criminal Prosecution, Death Penalty, Drivers License Suspension, Driving While Intoxicated, DUI/DWI, Electronic Surveillance, Expungements, Extortion, Extradition, Federal Criminal Law, Felonies, Forensic Accounting, Forensic DNA, Forensic Medicine, Forensic Science, Forgery, Grand Jury Practice, Habeas Corpus, Hit and Run, Homicide, International Criminal Law, International Extradition, Mail Fraud, Malicious Prosecution, Manslaughter, Misdemeanors, Money Laundering, Murder, Parole and Probation, Post-Conviction Remedies, Search and Seizure, Sex Crimes, Sexual Assault, Shoplifting, Stalking, Theft, Traffic Violations, Vehicular Homicide, Victims Rights, Weapons Charges, White Collar Law, Wire Fraud, Wiretapping, Drug Offenses, Domestic Violence |
| Elder Law | Age Discrimination, Elder Abuse, Elder Care, Elder Rights |
| Employee Benefits | Cash Balance Plans, COBRA, Deferred Compensation, Disability Benefits, Employee Benefit Taxation, Employee Benefit Trusts, Employee Benefits Litigation, Employee Compensation, Employee Stock Ownership Plans, Employee Stock Ownership Trusts, Equity Compensation, ERISA, ERISA Class Actions, ERISA Collections, ERISA Compliance, ERISA Litigation, Executive Compensation, Executive Compensation Taxation, Flexible Benefit Plans, Fringe Benefits, Health Benefits, Multi-Employer Benefits, Multi-Employer Pensions, Non-Qualified Benefits, Pension and Profit Sharing Plans, Pension Fund Investments, Pension Plans, Pension Taxation, Profit Sharing, Public Employee Retirement, Public Pension Plans, Qualified Retirement Plans, Retirement Benefit Plans, Taft-Hartley Plans, Unemployment Compensation, Unemployment Compensation Taxation, 401(k) Plans |
| Family Law | Adoptions, Agency Adoptions, Alimony, Annulment, Assisted Reproductive Technology, Child Abduction, Child Abuse and Neglect, Child Advocacy, Child Care, Child Custody, Child Custody Mediation, Child Dependency, Child Protection, Child Sexual Abuse, Child Support, Child Welfare, Childrens Rights, Civil Unions, Cohabitation Agreements, Collaborative Family Law, Community Property Law, Day Care, Divorce, Divorce Arbitration, Divorce Mediation, Divorce Taxation, Domestic Partnerships, Domestic Relations, Domestic Torts, Domestic Violence, Equitable Distribution, Family Arbitration, Family Mediation, Fathers Rights, Foster Care, Gay and Lesbian Family Law, Grandparents Custody, Grandparents Visitation Rights, Independent Adoptions, International Adoptions, International Child Abduction, International Child Custody, International Family Law, Interstate Adoptions, Interstate Child Custody, Interstate Support, Juvenile Criminal Law, Juvenile Dependency, Juvenile Delinquency, Juvenile Law, Legal Separation, Marital Agreements, Marital Property Distribution, Marital Property Law, Marital Property Settlements, Matrimonial Bankruptcy Law, Matrimonial Law, Military Divorce, Name Changes, No Fault Divorce, Non-Traditional Family Law, Orphans Court Practice, Palimony, Parental Kidnapping, Parental Rights, Parenting Time, Paternity, Post Divorce Modification, Postnuptial Agreements, Premarital Agreements, Private Adoptions, Qualified Domestic Relations Orders, (QDROs), Restraining Orders, Same Sex Marriage, Spousal Support, Step Parent Adoptons, Surrogacy Law, Termination of Parental Rights, Third Party Custody, Uncontested Divorce, Visitation Rights |
| Fraud | Art Fraud, Automobile Fraud, Civil Fraud, Fraud, Identity Theft, Odometer Tampering |
| Health Care | Alternative Health Care Delivery, Systems, Bioethics, Certificates of Need, Continuing Care Retirement Communities, Government Health Care Contracts, Health Care Administration, Health Care Bankruptcy, Health Care Compliance, Health Care Contracts, Health Care Corporate Law, Health Care Facility Licensing, Health Care Facility Regulation, Health Care Finance, Health Care Fraud, Health Care Insolvency, Health Care Legislation, Health Care Liability, Health Care Licensing, Health Care Litigation, Health Care Mergers and Acquisitions, Health Care Privacy, Health Care Reform, Health Care Regulation, Health Care Reimbursement, Health Care Taxation, Health Information Technology, Health Insurance, Health Insurance Coverage, Health Insurance Defense, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Ac, Health Insurance Trusts, Health Law, Health Maintenance Organizations, Home Health Care, Integrated Health Care Delivery Systems, Long Term Care, Managed Care, Managed Care Contracts, Managed Care Liability, Medical Antitrust, Medical Collections, Medical Ethics, Medical Law, Mental Health Law, Nurses Licensing, Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect, Nursing Home Liability, Nursing Home Litigation, Nursing Home Negligence, Nursing Home Regulation, Nursing Law, Patients Rights, Pharmacy Law, Physician Practices, Physicians Contracts, Physicians Licensing, Public Health Law, Telemedicine |
| Hospital Law | Emergency Medical Services Law, Hospital Administration, Hospital Collections, Hospital Liability, Hospital Liability Defense, Hospital Negligence, Hospital Peer Review, Hospital Premises Liability, Hospital Privilege, Hospital Risk Management, Hospital Security, Medical Staff Contracts, Medical Staff Credentialing |
| Law Enforcement | Corrections Law, Excessive Use of Force, False Arrest, False Imprisonment, High Speed Police Pursuit Litigation, Law Enforcement Disciplinary, Proceedings, Law Enforcement Liability, Law Enforcement Officers Rights, Police Brutality, Police Liability, Police Liability Defense, Police Misconduct |
| Leases and Leasing | Commercial Landlord and Tenant Law, Commercial Leasing, Evictions, Industrial Leasing, International Leasing, Landlord and Tenant Law, Lease Finance, Lease Terminations, Leasing, Leveraged Leasing, Office Leasing, Rent Control, Retail Leasing, Shopping Center Leasing, Unlawful Detainer |
| Personal Injury | Accidents, Animal Attacks, Aquatic Injuries, Automobile Accidents and Injuries, Automobile Negligence, Bicycle Accidents, Boating Accidents, Bodily Injury, Brain Injury, Bus Accidents, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Catastrophic Injury, Commercial Vehicle Liability, Dog Bites, Electrical Injury, Head Injury, Motor Vehicle Accidents and Injuries, Motorcycle Accidents, Neurolaw, Pedestrian Injuries, Personal Injury Appeals, Product Liability, Severe Burns, Sexual Abuse, Slip and Fall, Spinal Injury, Subway Accidents, Third Party Wrongful Death, Work Place Injury, Whiplash, Wrongful Death |
| Premises Liability | Inadequate Security, Negligent Security, Premises Liability Defense, Premises Security, Private Security Litigation |
| Property Law | International Property Law, Personal Property, Personal Property Leasing |
| Real Estate | Adverse Possession, Boundary Disputes, Common Interest Community Law, Community Association Law, Condominium Association Law, Condominium Conversions, Condominium Development, Condominium Law, Condominium Timeshares, Conservation Easements, Conveyancing, Cooperative Housing Association Law, Cooperative Conversions, Cooperative Housing Law, Easements, Historic Conservation Easements, Homeowners Association Law, International Real Estate, Land Acquisitions, Land Sales, Land Trusts, Manufactured Housing Law, Mixed Use Development, Mobile Home Law, Planned Unit Development Law, Property Management, Quiet Title, Real Estate Acquisitions, Real Estate Arbitration, Real Estate Banking Law, Real Estate Bankruptcy, Real Estate Brokerage Law, Real Estate Brokers and Agents Liability, Real Estate Brokers Licensing, Real Estate Brokers Malpractice, Real Estate Brokers Malpractice Defense, Real Estate Collections, Real Estate Contracts, Real Estate Development, Real Estate Errors and Omissions, Real Estate Exchanges, Real Estate Finance, Real Estate Foreclosure, Real Estate Fraud, Real Estate Investment, Real Estate Investment Taxation, Real Estate Investment Trusts, Real Estate Joint Ventures, Real Estate Leasing, Real Estate Litigation, Real Estate Mediation, Real Estate Partnerships, Real Estate Restructuring, Real Estate Sales, Real Estate Secured Lending, Real Estate Securities, Real Estate Settlements, Real Estate Syndication, Real Estate Tax Appeals, Real Estate Tax Assessment, Real Estate Tax Foreclosure, Real Estate Tax Liens, Real Estate Taxation, Real Estate Title, Real Estate Title Examination, Real Estate Title Insurance, Real Estate Trade Association Law, Real Estate Valuation, Real Estate Workouts, Real Property, Real Property Acquisitions, Real Property Development, Real Property Finance, Residential Real Estate, Residential Real Estate Acquisitions, Residential Real Estate Development, Residential Real Estate Finance, Residential Real Estate Foreclosure, Residential Real Estate Sales, Right of Way Easements, Waterfront Development |
| Torts | Civil Liability, Intentional Torts, Mass Torts, Tort Defense, Tort Liability |
| White Collar Crime | Embezzlement, White Collar Criminal Defense, White Collar Fraud |
Jurisdictions
- California
Employment History
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Attorney | Khachatourians Law Group
2017 - 2018
The Khachatourians Law Group routinely represents clients facing criminal charges in Los Angeles and throughout Southern California. Referenced-below are common criminal statutes charged against individuals and businesses for personal and professional matters.
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Alcohol Related Cases
Drunk in Public – Penal Code 647(f)
Selling or Furnishing Alcohol to a Minor – Business & Professions Code 25658
Minor in Possession of Alcohol – Business and Professions Code 25662
Animal Cases
Animal Abuse – Penal Code 597
Dog Fighting – Penal Code 597.5
Leaving a Pet Unattended in a Car – Penal Code 597.7
Service Dog Fraud – Penal Code 365.7
Unlawful Tethering of a Dog – Health & Safety Code 122335
Battery & Assault
Assault – Penal Code 240
Assault with Caustic Chemicals – PC244
Assault with a Deadly Weapon (ADW) – PC 245(a)(1)
Assault with a Firearm – Penal Code 245(a)(2)
Battery – Penal Code 242
Battery on a Peace Officer – PC243(b) &243(c)(2)
Battery With Serious Bodily Injury – PC243(d)
Sexual Battery – PC243.4
Hazing – Penal Code 245.6
Hate Crimes
Bribery Cases
Child Abuse
Failure to Provide Care (Child Neglect) – Penal Code 270
Child Endangerment – Penal Code 273(a)
Child Abuse – Penal Code 273(d)
Violating a Restraining Order – Penal Code 273.6
Child Abduction – Penal Code 278
Deprivation of Child Custody or Visitation – Penal Code 278.5
Domestic Violence
Domestic Battery – Penal Code 243(e)(1)
Domestic Violence – Penal Code 273.5
Spousal Rape – Penal Code 262
Child Abuse – Penal Code 273(d)
Child Endangerment – Penal Code 273(a)
Damaging/Destroying Wireless Communication – Penal Code 591.5
Preventing of Dissuading a Victim to Testify – Penal Code 136.1
Criminal Threats – Penal Code 422
Disturbing the Peace – Penal Code 415
Stalking – Penal Code 646.9
Trespassing – Penal Code 602
Aggravated Trespassing – Penal Code 601
Revenge Porn – Penal Code 647(j)(4)
Posting Harmful Information on Internet – Penal Code 653.2
Annoying Phone Calls – Penal Code 653(m)
False Report of Emergency – Penal Code 148.3
False Report of Crime – Penal Code 148.5
Contempt of Court – Penal Code 166
Dissuading a Witness or Victim – Penal Code 136.1
Disturbing the Peace – Penal Code 415
Trespass – Penal Code 602
Drug Cases
Possession of a Controlled Substance – Health & Safety Code 11350
Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent to Sell – Health & Safety Code 11351
Sales or Transportation of a Controlled Substance – Health & Safety Code 11352 |
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia – Health & Safety Code 11364
Possession of Methamphetamine – Health & Safety Code 11377
Possession for Sale of Methamphetamine -Health & Safety Code 11378
Sale or Transportation of Methamphetamine – Health & Safety Code 11379
DUI Cases
Driving under the influence – Vehicle Code 23152(a)
Driving with a BAC .08 or above – Vehicle Code 23152(b)
DUI causing injuries – Vehicle Code 23153
Refusing to submit to Chemical Blood or Breath Test – Vehicle Code 23612
Wet Reckless – Vehicle Code 23103.5
Dry Reckless – Vehicle Code 23103
Speed Exhibition – Vehicle Code 23109(c)
Underage DUI – Vehicle Code 23136
Under 21 DUI – Vehicle Code 23140
Gross Manslaughter While Intoxicated – Penal Code 191.5(a)
Negligent Manslaughter While Intoxicated – Penal Code 191.5(b)
DMV Driving Privileges
Criminal Convictions Effecting Your Driving Privileges
Elder Abuse Cases
Misdemeanor Elder Abuse – Penal Code 368(c)
Felony Elder Abuse – Penal Code 368(b)(1)
Forgery – Penal Code 471
Falsifying, Altering, or Modifying Medical Records – Penal Code 471.5
Mandated Reporter Failure to Report – Welfare & Institutions Code 15630
Nursing Home Repeated and Willful Violations – Health & Safety Code 1290(c)
Theft or Embezzlement by a caretaker – Penal Code 368(e)
Theft From Elder or Dependent Adult – California Penal Code §?368(d), (e)
Police Obstruction – Penal code 148
Enhancements
Great Bodily Injury – Penal Code 12202.7
Violent Crimes – Penal Code 667.5(c)
Serious Felonies – Penal Code 1192.7(c)
Gang Enhancements – Penal Code 186.22
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Gambling and Gaming Cases
Gaming – Penal Code 330
Obtaining Property Through Gambling Fraud – Penal Code 332
Bookmaking, Pool-Selling, Wagering – Penal Code 337a
Manufacture or Sale of Counterfeit Marks – Penal Code 350
Homicide
Gross Manslaughter while Intoxicated – Penal Code 191.5(a)
Involuntary Manslaughter – Penal Code 192(b)
Murder – Penal Code 187
Negligent Manslaughter while Intoxicated – Penal Code 191.5 (b)
Vehicular Manslaughter
Voluntary Manslaughter – Penal Code 192(a)
Attempted Crimes – Penal Code 21a & Penal Code 664
Attempted Murder – Penal Code 664/187
Los Angeles Municipal Code Violations (LAMC)
Escorting without Permit – LAMC 103.107(b)
Flying Drones – LAMC 56.31
Massage Therapy – LAMC 103.205
Taxi Cab cases- LAMC 71.02
Medi-Cal Fraud Cases
False Declaration as to Eligibility – Welfare & Institutions Code 141014
Fraudulent Claims – Welfare & Institutions Code 14107
Kickbacks, Bribes, Rebates – Welfare & Institutions Code 14107.2(b)
Preparing, Submitting or Making a False Claim – Penal Code 550
Physician, Pharmacy, and Prescription Related Cases
Unauthorized Practice of Medicine – Business & Professions Code 2052
Forging or Altering a Prescription – Business and Professions Code 4324
Misuse of Prescription Medicine – Health and Safety Code 11153
Prescribing Controlled Substance to an Addict – Health and Safety Code 11156
Doctor Shopping & Prescription Fraud – Health and Safety Code 11350
Altering or Forging a Prescription – Health and Safety Code 11368
Prostitution, Solicitation, and Escorting
Prostitution/Solicitation – Penal Code 647(b)
Loitering for Prostitution – Penal Code 653.22
Aiding or Supervising a Prostitute – Penal Code 653.23
Escorting without Permit – LAMC 103.107(b)
Lewd Acts
Rape Crimes
Penal Code 261 – Rape
Penal Code 261.5 – Statutory Rape
Penal Code 262 – Spousal Rape
Theft Crimes
Burglary – Penal Code 459
Shoplifting – Penal Code 459.5
Possession of Burglary Tools – Penal Code 466
Check Fraud – Penal Code 476
Fake Driver’s License – Penal Code 470
Bad Checks – Penal Code 476a
Petty Theft – Penal Code 484
Credit & Debit Card Fraud – Penal Code 484e-484i
Appropriation of Lost Property – Penal Code 485
Grand Theft – Penal Code 487
Receiving Stolen Property – Penal Code 496
Unauthorized Access to a Computer – Penal Code 502
Embezzlement – Penal Code 503
Extortion – Penal Code 518
False Personation – Penal Code 529
Identity Theft – Penal Code 530.5
Mail Theft – Penal Code 530.5(e)
Party to a Fraudulent Conveyance – Penal Code 531
Petty Theft with Prior – Penal Code 666
IHSS Funds – 14107(B)(1)W&I Code/Penal Code 487(A)
Money Laundering – Penal Code 186.10
Unauthorized Practice of Law – Business & Professions Code 6126
Unauthorized Use of Personal Identifying Information – California Penal Code, §?530.5(a)
Vehicle Code Violations
Felony Hit and Run – Vehicle Code 20001(a)
Misdemeanor Hit and Run – Vehicle Code 20002(a)
Unlawful Taking or Driving of a Vehicle – VC 10851
Driving without a License – VC 12500
Driving on a Suspended License – VC 14601(a)
Violations, Dismissals, and Alternatives to Sentencings
Failure to Appear
Bench Warrants
Diversion
Probation Violation
Early Termination of Probation
Expungement of Criminal Convictions – Penal Code 1203.4
Sealing Juvenile Records
Reducing or Dismissing Charges
Weapon Charges
Brandishing a Weapon – Penal Code 417
Loaded Fire Arm – Penal Code 25850
Conceal Fire Arm – Penal Code 25400
Negligent Discharge of Firearm – Penal Code 246.3
Carrying Dirk Dagger – Penal Code 21310
Carrying a Switchblade – Penal Code 21510
Falsification and Fraud Cases
Forging Deed – Penal Code 115
Offering False Evidence – Penal Code 132
Destroying or Concealing Evidence – Penal Code 135
Fraudulent Conveyance by a Debtor – Penal Code 154
Fraudulent Conveyance by a Judgment Debtor – Penal Code 155 -
Attorney | Tyler & Wilson, LLP
2017 - 2003
-Successfully conducted civil and criminal trials.
-Successfully conducted trials in federal bankruptcy court.
-Civil procedure before trial (pleadings, discovery, ADR, motions,) in matters related to negligence, intentional torts, breach of contract, fraud, embezzlement and sexual harassment.
-Represent clients in felony and misdemeanor cases in adult and juvenile court.
Education
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Juris Doctorate Degree | Southwestern University School of Law
1999 - 2003
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BA in History | UCLA
1995 - 1997
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