Michael W. Agopian, Ph.D.
Michael & Lynda Agopian
Professional Bio
Dr. Michael Agopian is a criminology Professor, Researcher and Policy Advisor. He holds executive management experience in criminal justice from leadership positions in Federal, State and local justice agencies.
Dr. Agopian served by appointment from President George H.W. Bush as Deputy Director, Bureau of Justice Statistics, in the United States Department of Justice. In 1992 he was appointed Deputy Administrator, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, United States Department of Justice and served until 1993. He was the Juvenile Justice advisor to two Attorney Generals: Richard Thornburgh and William Barr. Previously he served as Chairman of the California State Commission on Juvenile Justice and as a Member of the California Council on Criminal Justice, both by appointment of Governor George Deukmejian (1983-1988).
He is the author of the pioneering book Parental Child Stealing (D.C. Health: 1981) and has published over 18 journal articles dealing with: youth gangs, missing children, community service orders for juveniles, court diversion, forcible rape, school violence, jail over-crowding, and drug treatment programs. His research has been cited twice in decisions by the United States Supreme Court. He has also authored numerous government research studies.
He has been a Professor of Criminal Justice (Graduate Program Director) at California State University, Long Beach; The Claremont Graduate University; and Chapman University. Professor Agopian earned his Doctorate Degree from the University of Southern California.
A longtime owner of residential rental property, Dr. Agopian joined the Board of Directors of the Apartment Association of Greater Los Angeles in January 2020.
Dr. Agopian served by appointment from President George H.W. Bush as Deputy Director, Bureau of Justice Statistics, in the United States Department of Justice. In 1992 he was appointed Deputy Administrator, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, United States Department of Justice and served until 1993. He was the Juvenile Justice advisor to two Attorney Generals: Richard Thornburgh and William Barr. Previously he served as Chairman of the California State Commission on Juvenile Justice and as a Member of the California Council on Criminal Justice, both by appointment of Governor George Deukmejian (1983-1988).
He is the author of the pioneering book Parental Child Stealing (D.C. Health: 1981) and has published over 18 journal articles dealing with: youth gangs, missing children, community service orders for juveniles, court diversion, forcible rape, school violence, jail over-crowding, and drug treatment programs. His research has been cited twice in decisions by the United States Supreme Court. He has also authored numerous government research studies.
He has been a Professor of Criminal Justice (Graduate Program Director) at California State University, Long Beach; The Claremont Graduate University; and Chapman University. Professor Agopian earned his Doctorate Degree from the University of Southern California.
A longtime owner of residential rental property, Dr. Agopian joined the Board of Directors of the Apartment Association of Greater Los Angeles in January 2020.
Company
Michael & Lynda Agopian
Property Management Company