Alice Tavoukjian

Alice Tina Tavoukjian is the founder and lead attorney at the Law Offices of Alice Tavoukjian, PC, with offices in Alhambra and Pasadena, California. A skilled Los Angeles criminal and juvenile defense attorney, she has dedicated more than twelve years exclusively to criminal defense.

Alice has successfully defended thousands of clients facing misdemeanor and felony charges, handling every stage of litigation from pre-trial motions to complex jury trials with precision and tenacity.

Alice earned her Juris Doctor from Loyola Law School, Loyola Marymount University, in 2006 and her Bachelor of Science in Political Science and International Studies from the University of California, Irvine. She began her legal career at the Los Angeles County Public Defender’s Office, the largest and oldest in the nation, where she served for over a decade, representing clients in criminal and juvenile cases across Southern California’s courts. Her early experiences shaped her client-centered approach and deep understanding of courtroom advocacy.

Throughout her career, Alice Tavoukjian has handled a wide range of cases, including DUI, domestic violence, drug offenses, robbery, assault, sex crimes, and homicide. She also has extensive experience in juvenile defense, post-conviction relief, and mental health diversion cases, securing dismissals, acquittals, and reduced sentences for her clients. Her advocacy emphasizes rehabilitation and alternative sentencing through diversion programs such as mental health court, veterans’ court, and women’s reentry initiatives.

A Certified Specialist in Criminal Law by the State Bar of California, Alice has been recognized among the Top 100 Trial Lawyers by the National Association of Trial Lawyers. Fluent in Spanish, Armenian, Mandarin, and Cantonese, she ensures accessible, compassionate, and effective representation for all clients seeking justice throughout Los Angeles and surrounding counties.

Law Office Affiliations

• Principal Attorney, Law Offices of Alice Tavoukjian, PC
• Member, California Attorneys for Criminal Justice
• Member, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
• Member, California Public Defenders’s Association
• Member, Criminal Courts Bar Association
• Member, Pacific Juvenile Defenders

Licensed State

• California

Education

• Loyola Marymount University, Loyola Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of California – Irvine
  Bachelor of Science (BS)

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