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WANT TO HELP VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE? 


READ THIS BLOG ENTRY!

 Domestic violence is plague upon our society.  This plague knows no color, socio economic standing, or age. As a society we must accept that domestic violence exists and will most likely continue to exist.  What we must NOT accept is a lackadaisical approach in helping victims protect themselves and their loved ones. 

 Many of you know that protecting victims of domestic violence is very important to me and the Baghdaserians Law Group. As a family law attorney for nearly 12 years, I have seen firsthand the damage domestic violence can do to families and particularly children.
Three years ago, I started a pro bono legal aid program through the Southwestern Law School Alumni board of governors. The program is called the Domestic Violence Advocacy Initiative. 

DVAI provides financial stipend to lawyers who then work pro bono at legal aid organizations. The selected attorneys work under the supervision of senior counsel to protect and advocate on behalf of victims of domestic violence

 Several years ago, we partnered with one of the best non-profits in the country, Levitt and Quinn family law services. To date, we have placed multiple attorneys at Levitt and Quinn. These attorneys have worked on more than 100 different cases involving domestic violence.

 CLICK HERE TO WATCH MY VIDEO RE THIS PROGRAM!. 



As the newly elected president of the Southwestern Law School alumni board of governors, I hereby call upon all of you to help raise funds for this amazing cause. Click on the link below to support the upcoming Southwestern Law School alumni gala. All funds raised at the gala will be used to fund the DVAI program.  Click on the gala hyperlink below!


Sincerely, 

 Patrick Baghdaserians, CFLS

Family Law Attorney and Expert Located in Pasadena, CA


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