John K. Karanian

John K. Karanian

Chesterfield County Bar Association
  • Divorce, Family Law, Criminal Law
  • Virginia
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Biography

I joined Barnes & Diehl, PC in 2004 where I have focused on family law matters. I have worked as a forensic and clinical psychologist for the Central Intelligence Agency, the Federal Correctional Institution in Butner, North Carolina, and Central State Hospital’s Maximum Security Forensic Unit. I use my psychology training daily for the benefit of my clients. Understanding what influences and motivates people is important in both negotiating and litigating to get the best outcome for my clients. I handle a variety of cases including child custody, child and spousal support, complex equitable distribution, divorce, and protective orders. Whether it’s the most complex case or simplest case, I make a strategy with the client, set our goals, and take action to achieve my client’s goals through an agreed upon resolution or aggressive representation in the Courtroom. My approach has proven successful as I have been voted a Virginia Rising Star Super Lawyer, by Richmond Magazine Law & Politics, eight years in a row from 2007-2014.

Education
University of Richmond School of Law
J.D.
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University of Hartford
other (2004) | Clinical Psychology
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Georgetown University
B.A. (1992) | Psychology
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Honors: All-American Scholar Award
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Professional Experience
Chesterfield County Bar Association
Current
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Barnes & Diehl, PC
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Associate Attorney
Barnes & Diehl, PC
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Clinical Psychologist
Central Intelligence Agency
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Forensic Psychologist
Liberty Forensic Unit-Riverside Regional Jail
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Clinical and Forensic Psychologist
Central State Hospital-Maximum Security Forensic Unit
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Clinical Psychology Intern
Federal Correctional Institution-Butner, NC
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Publications
Articles & Publications
Frequent Childhood Moves-Poorer Quality of Life
Family Law News (VIrginia State Bar Family Law Section)
Challenging Expert Testimony About Child Sexual Abuse
Family Law News (VIrginia State Bar Family Law Section)
Assessing Elopement Risk from a Forensic Hospital
Journal of Forensic Psychology
Awards
Reader's Choice of Lawyers
Richmond Times-Dispatch
Virginia Rising Star
Super Lawyers
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United States Achievement Academy
All-American Scholar Award
United States Achievement Academy
Professional Associations
Virginia State Bar  # 68297
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Virginia State Bar, Family Law Section
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Virginia State Bar, Family Law Section
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Virginia
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Fees
  • Credit Cards Accepted
Practice Areas
Divorce
Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
Family Law
Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
Criminal Law
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
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Website
Contact & Map
Shareholder Attorney
Centre Court - Suite A
9401 Courthouse Road
Chesterfield, VA 23832
Telephone: (804) 796-1000