Dickran Tevrizian
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Dickran M. Tevrizian, Jr. (born 1940 in Los Angeles, California
) was a United States federal judge
for the Central District of California
. Confirmed in 1985, he is the first United States
federal judge of Armenian ancestry.
Born in Los Angeles, California
, Dickran "Dicky" Tevrizian received a B.S.
in finance from the University of Southern California
in 1962 and a J.D.
from the University of Southern California Law School
in 1965. While at USC, Tevrizian was a member of the Gamma Tau Chapter of the Beta Theta Pi Fraternity. In 1994, he was awarded the Oxford Cup, the highest honor a brother of Beta Theta Pi can receive. He was a tax accountant with Arthur Andersen and Company
in Los Angeles from 1965 to 1966, and thin in private practice in Los Angeles until 1972. He was a judge on the Los Angeles Municipal Court, California from 1972 to 1978. He was a judge on the California Superior Court in Los Angeles from 1978 to 1982, returning to private practice in Los Angeles from 1982 to 1985, and expanding his practice to Pasadena
from 1985 to 1986.
On November 7, 1985, Tevrizian was nominated by President Ronald Reagan
to a new seat on the United States District Court for the Central District of California
created by 98 Stat. 333. He was confirmed by the United States Senate
on December 16, 1985, and received his commission the following day. As a judge, Tevrizian sentenced Barry Minkow
, the criminal teenage entrepreneur who has since become a Christian
minister and anti-fraud detective, to prison in 1987. Tevrizian assumed senior status
on August 5, 2005, and retired completely from the bench on April 19, 2007.
Currently, he is a neutral (mediator and arbitrator) with JAMS.
Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles , with a population at the 2010 United States Census of 3,792,621, is the most populous city in California, USA and the second most populous in the United States, after New York City. It has an area of , and is located in Southern California...
) was a United States federal judge
United States federal judge
In the United States, the title of federal judge usually means a judge appointed by the President of the United States and confirmed by the United States Senate in accordance with Article II of the United States Constitution....
for the Central District of California
United States District Court for the Central District of California
The United States District Court for the Central District of California serves over 18 million people in southern and central California, making it the largest federal judicial district by population...
. Confirmed in 1985, he is the first United States
United States
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federal judge of Armenian ancestry.
Born in Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles , with a population at the 2010 United States Census of 3,792,621, is the most populous city in California, USA and the second most populous in the United States, after New York City. It has an area of , and is located in Southern California...
, Dickran "Dicky" Tevrizian received a B.S.
Bachelor of Science
A Bachelor of Science is an undergraduate academic degree awarded for completed courses that generally last three to five years .-Australia:In Australia, the BSc is a 3 year degree, offered from 1st year on...
in finance from the University of Southern California
University of Southern California
The University of Southern California is a private, not-for-profit, nonsectarian, research university located in Los Angeles, California, United States. USC was founded in 1880, making it California's oldest private research university...
in 1962 and a J.D.
Juris Doctor
Juris Doctor is a professional doctorate and first professional graduate degree in law.The degree was first awarded by Harvard University in the United States in the late 19th century and was created as a modern version of the old European doctor of law degree Juris Doctor (see etymology and...
from the University of Southern California Law School
University of Southern California Law School
The University of Southern California Law School , located in Los Angeles, California, is a law school within the University of Southern California...
in 1965. While at USC, Tevrizian was a member of the Gamma Tau Chapter of the Beta Theta Pi Fraternity. In 1994, he was awarded the Oxford Cup, the highest honor a brother of Beta Theta Pi can receive. He was a tax accountant with Arthur Andersen and Company
Arthur Andersen
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in Los Angeles from 1965 to 1966, and thin in private practice in Los Angeles until 1972. He was a judge on the Los Angeles Municipal Court, California from 1972 to 1978. He was a judge on the California Superior Court in Los Angeles from 1978 to 1982, returning to private practice in Los Angeles from 1982 to 1985, and expanding his practice to Pasadena
Pasadena, California
Pasadena is a city in Los Angeles County, California, United States. Although famous for hosting the annual Rose Bowl football game and Tournament of Roses Parade, Pasadena is the home to many scientific and cultural institutions, including the California Institute of Technology , the Jet...
from 1985 to 1986.
On November 7, 1985, Tevrizian was nominated by President Ronald Reagan
Ronald Reagan
Ronald Wilson Reagan was the 40th President of the United States , the 33rd Governor of California and, prior to that, a radio, film and television actor....
to a new seat on the United States District Court for the Central District of California
United States District Court for the Central District of California
The United States District Court for the Central District of California serves over 18 million people in southern and central California, making it the largest federal judicial district by population...
created by 98 Stat. 333. He was confirmed by the United States Senate
United States Senate
The United States Senate is the upper house of the bicameral legislature of the United States, and together with the United States House of Representatives comprises the United States Congress. The composition and powers of the Senate are established in Article One of the U.S. Constitution. Each...
on December 16, 1985, and received his commission the following day. As a judge, Tevrizian sentenced Barry Minkow
Barry Minkow
Barry Jay Minkow is a former businessman, pastor and convicted felon. While still in high school, he founded ZZZZ Best , which appeared to be an immensely successful carpet-cleaning and restoration company. However, it was actually a front to attract investment for a massive Ponzi scheme...
, the criminal teenage entrepreneur who has since become a Christian
Christian
A Christian is a person who adheres to Christianity, an Abrahamic, monotheistic religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth as recorded in the Canonical gospels and the letters of the New Testament...
minister and anti-fraud detective, to prison in 1987. Tevrizian assumed senior status
Senior status
Senior status is a form of semi-retirement for United States federal judges, and judges in some state court systems. After federal judges have reached a certain combination of age and years of service on the federal courts, they are allowed to assume senior status...
on August 5, 2005, and retired completely from the bench on April 19, 2007.
Currently, he is a neutral (mediator and arbitrator) with JAMS.