Garbis Dickran N. Etmekjian was admitted to the California Bar 4th February 1991, but has since been disbarred. Garbis graduated from Southwestern University SOL.

Lawyer Information

NameGarbis Dickran N. Etmekjian
Former NameGarbis Dickran N Etmekjian
First Admitted4 February 1991 (33 years, 2 months ago)
StatusDisbarred
Bar Number151989

Contact

Current Email[email protected]
Phone Number818-549-0091
Fax Number818-549-0094

Schools

Law SchoolSouthwestern University SOL (Los Angeles CA)
Undergraduate SchoolCalifornia St University (Los Angeles CA)

Address

Current AddressGarbis Etmekjian Law Offices, 700 N Brand Blvd Ste 580
Glendale, CA 91203-3230
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History

17 November 2021Disbarred (2 years, 4 months ago)
Disbarment 20-O-30780
27 June 2021Not eligible to practice law in CA (2 years, 9 months ago)
Ordered inactive 20-O-30780
13 November 2020Disciplinary charges filed in State Bar Court 20-O-30780 (3 years, 4 months ago)
29 October 2017Active (6 years, 5 months ago)
30 August 2017Not eligible to practice law in CA (6 years, 7 months ago)
Discipline w/actual suspension 16-O-11270
19 December 2016Disciplinary charges filed in State Bar Court 16-O-11270 (7 years, 3 months ago)
14 September 2011Active (12 years, 6 months ago)
12 November 2010Not eligible to practice law in CA (13 years, 4 months ago)
Suspended, failed to pass Prof.Resp.Exam 07-O-14090
28 September 2009Active (14 years, 6 months ago)
29 August 2009Not eligible to practice law in CA (14 years, 7 months ago)
Discipline w/actual suspension 07-O-14909
4 February 1991Admitted to the State Bar of California (33 years, 2 months ago)

Discipline Summaries

August 29, 2009

GARBIS DICKRAN N. ETMEKJIAN [#151989], 53, of Glendale was suspended for one year, stayed, placed on one year of probation with a 30-day actual suspension and was ordered to take the MPRE within one year. The order took effect Aug. 29, 2009.

Etmekjian stipulated that he commingled personal funds in his client trust account and used the account to pay personal expenses.

In mitigation, he has no prior discipline record, no clients were harmed, and he cooperated with the bar’s investigation and changed his office procedures to prevent future problems with his trust account.