Background
Karabian, Walter John was born in 1938 in Fresno, California, United States.
Karabian, Walter John was born in 1938 in Fresno, California, United States.
Bachelor in History, University of Southern California, 1960; Juris Doctor, University of Southern California, 1963; Master of Science in Public Administration, University of Southern California, 1964.
Deputy district attorney, Los Angeles County, California, 1964-1966; assemblyman, California Legislation, 1966-1974; assembly majority floor leader, California Legislation, 1971; partner, Karns & Karabian, Los Angeles, since 1974. Facilitator merger Southern California Rapid Transit District & Los Angeles County Transportation Commission.
Appointed Board Councillors University of Southern California Law School. Founding member ArmenianFilm Foundation, vice Chairman, Board Of Directors. Chairman Coordinating Committee Armenian Relief, 1988.
Legal counsel legislation delegate, Philippines, 1979.
Married Laurel Dickranian.