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Jul. 8, 2026

Commissioner Aleen Avanesian brings patience and preparation to family law bench

After nearly two decades prosecuting misdemeanor cases for the Los Angeles City Attorney's Office, Commissioner Aleen M. Avanesian now presides over child support and parentage matters, emphasizing careful preparation, patience and ensuring every litigant feels heard.

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Commissioner Aleen Avanesian brings patience and preparation to family law bench

Aleen Avanesian

Los Angeles County Superior Court

Career Highlights: Appointed commissioner, Los Angeles County, April 2025; deputy city attorney, Los Angeles, 2006-2025; judge pro tem, Los Angeles County Superior Court, 2021-23; associate, Revere & Wallace, 2004-06

Law School: Loyola Law School, 2003
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LOS ANGELES - Superior Court Commissioner Aleen M. Avanesian paused when asked what she does after leaving the courthouse.

The answer was not tennis, although she has watched Grand Slam tournaments since childhood. It was not the youth sporting events where she cheerfully admits she is anything but a quiet spectator.

Instead, she spoke about the weight of the job.

"With this job, you feel a lot of responsibility," Avanesian said. "You d... (continued)

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