Alexandra Aghishian

Alexandra Aghishian is an associate attorney at Borton Petrini, LLP in Bakersfield, California. Her practice includes family law, insurance defense, wills and trusts, civil litigation, contract law, water law, and healthcare law. She represents clients in divorce, child custody, domestic violence restraining orders, and property division matters. Her work is grounded in responsive communication, honest advice, and advocacy tailored to each client’s goals.

Alexandra earned a Bachelor of Arts and Humanities degree in Sociology and Criminology from the University of Denver in 2017. During her undergraduate studies, she spent a year at Queen Mary University of London in the United Kingdom. She later earned her Juris Doctor from the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law in 2021. Her education supports a thoughtful approach to legal analysis, communication, and resolving disputes involving families and individuals.

Alexandra gained practical experience through the Immigration Law Clinic and Prisoner Civil Rights Mediation Clinic while attending law school. After her admission to the State Bar of California in 2021, she independently represented clients seeking domestic violence restraining orders and assistance with child custody, divorce, and the division of property. This background prepared her to address sensitive family law matters with careful preparation, direct guidance, and attention to each client’s circumstances.

Alexandra Aghishian is admitted to practice before the State Bar of California and the Supreme Court of California. She is affiliated with the Animal Legal Defense Fund, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, and the Armenian General Benevolent Union. Her legal practice reflects a commitment to practical solutions, clear client communication, and effective advocacy in family law and related civil matters.

Law Office Affiliations

• Associate Attorney, Borton Petrini, LLP
• Member, California State Bar
• Member, Animal Legal Defense Fund
• Member, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA)
• Member, American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA)
• Member, Armenian General Benevolent Union (AGBU)

Licensed State

• California

Education

• McGeorge School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Denver
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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