Meet Your Central Valley Defense Attorney

Najda Kazarian is a distinguished California criminal defense attorney known for her courtroom experience, strategic advocacy, and unwavering commitment to her clients. Since beginning her legal career in 2014, she has dedicated her practice to defending individuals facing serious criminal allegations throughout California's Central Valley.

Ms. Kazarian earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), and her Juris Doctor from Thomas Jefferson School of Law. She has been admitted to practice law in the State of California since 2014.

As a former Deputy Public Defender, Ms. Kazarian developed extensive litigation and trial experience representing clients in misdemeanor and felony matters. She has appeared in courts throughout Fresno County and the surrounding Central Valley, handling cases from the earliest stages through complex pretrial litigation, evidentiary hearings, motions, negotiations, and trial.

Her practice encompasses DUI, domestic violence, drug offenses, theft, robbery, assault, weapons charges, sex offenses, and other serious allegations. Her experience within the criminal justice system gives her valuable insight into prosecution strategies and helps her develop focused defenses tailored to each case.

Ms. Kazarian's commitment to excellence has been recognized by her peers and professional organizations. Her distinctions include Central Valley 40 Under 40, Litigator of the Year by the American Institute of Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers' Top 100 Criminal Defense Attorneys, Lawyers of Distinction, the Avvo Clients' Choice Award, and California Top 100 recognition from the American Academy of Attorneys.

She has earned the trust of clients and families throughout the Central Valley, reflected in her 5.0-star client rating and positive reviews recognizing her dedication, communication, compassion, and unwavering commitment to her clients.

Ms. Kazarian serves a diverse Central Valley community and communicates with clients in English, Spanish, Armenian, and Turkish, with interpreter assistance available when needed. She believes effective criminal defense requires preparation, courage, persistence, and genuine advocacy when a client's freedom, family, career, and future are at stake.

For Ms. Kazarian, criminal defense is not simply a profession. It is a commitment to standing beside her clients when they need an advocate most.