About
John K. Karanian is a devoted attorney in Chesterfield, Virginia, specializing in circle of relatives law subjects. With a heritage in psychology, he uses his information to advantage his customers in various cases inclusive of baby custody, guide, equitable distribution, divorce, and protecting orders. His a success approach has earned him recognition as a Virginia Rising Star Super Lawyer for 8 consecutive years.
John K. Karanian is a skilled legal professional who joined Barnes & Diehl, PC in 2004, specializing in own family law matters. Prior to his felony career, he worked as a forensic and medical psychologist for prestigious institutions which includes the Central Intelligence Agency, the Federal Correctional Institution in Butner, North Carolina, and Central State Hospital’s Maximum Security Forensic Unit. Utilizing his psychology education, John is aware the impacts and motivations of people, that's vital in negotiating and litigating to attain the pleasant effects for his customers. He handles a wide variety of cases, consisting of toddler custody, baby and spousal help, complicated equitable distribution, divorce, and defensive orders. Whether coping with a complex or easy case, John collaborates along with his customers to expand a strategic plan, set desires, and take decisive movement to attain their favored results. His method has been proven a success, as evidenced via his reputation as a Virginia Rising Star Super Lawyer with the aid of Richmond Magazine Law & Politics for 8 consecutive years from 2007 to 2014.Legal Issues
- 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
Certificates
No Certifications
Languages
- English: Spoken, Written
Accepted Jurisdictions

Virginia
Since 2004
Experience
Chesterfield County Bar Association- Shareholder
Barnes & Diehl, PC
2012 - Associate Lawyer
Barnes & Diehl, PC
2004 - Clinical Psychologist
Central Intelligence Agency
2000 - Forensic Psychologist
Liberty Forensic Unit-Riverside Regional Jail
1999 - Clinical and Forensic Psychologist
Central State Hospital-Maximum Security Forensic Unit
1997 - Clinical Psychology Intern
Federal Correctional Institution-Butner, NC
1996
Education

University of Richmond School of Law
J.D. Graduation year: 2000

University of Hartford
other (2004) | Clinical PsychologyGraduation year: 1993

Georgetown University
B.A. (1992) | PsychologyGraduation year: 1989
Associations

Virginia State Bar
# 68297
Current

Virginia State Bar, Family Law Section
Current

Virginia State Bar, Family Law Section
Current
Costs
- Payment With Credit Card