Hasmik Jasmine Papian
Bio
H. Jasmine Papian is the founding partner of PA Law Group and an experienced Los Angeles bankruptcy attorneydedicated to helping individuals and families eliminate overwhelming debt and regain financial stability. With more than 20 years of experience, Jasmine has successfully guided thousands of clients through Chapter 7 bankruptcy, Chapter 13 bankruptcy, foreclosures, tax debt, wage garnishment relief, and debt settlement throughout Los Angeles and Southern California.
Jasmine began her legal career while attending California State University, Northridge, where she worked as a paralegal at one of California’s largest and most prominent bankruptcy law firms. During her five years there, she gained invaluable hands-on experience assisting individuals struggling with credit card debt, tax debt, medical bills, repossessions, and home foreclosure. This early exposure inspired her to pursue a legal career focused on helping people overcome financial hardship.
While in law school, Jasmine clerked for the Burbank City Attorney’s Office and later earned a competitive externship with a nationally recognized criminal defense firm. After completing law school and being admitted to the State Bar of California in 2005, she built a successful legal career before returning to bankruptcy law, where she found her true passion to helping people get a fresh financial start.
Jasmine later became the Managing Attorney at a prominent bankruptcy firm, where she represented thousands of clients in Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy cases in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Central District of California. Her extensive courtroom experience and deep understanding of bankruptcy law have earned her a strong professional reputation among bankruptcy judges, trustees, and court staff throughout Los Angeles County, Orange County, Riverside County and Ventura County.
Today, Jasmine focuses on helping clients:
- Stop home foreclosures
- Eliminate credit card debt and medical bills
- Resolution of Taxes owed to IRS and Franchise Tax Board
- Stop wage garnishments
- Prevent vehicle repossession
- End creditor harassment
- Develop a clear path toward financial freedom
She understands that financial struggles can feel overwhelming and stressful. Jasmine is known for her compassionate approach and her ability to clearly explain complex legal options so clients can make informed decisions about their future. Her goal is not only to resolve debt problems, but to give clients peace of mind and a fresh opportunity to rebuild their financial lives.
Clients appreciate Jasmine’s personal attention, strategic legal approach, and unwavering commitment to protecting their rights. She works closely with each client to develop practical solutions tailored to their unique financial situation.
In addition to bankruptcy law, Jasmine’s legal background includes personal injury, workers’ compensation, criminal defense, and civil litigation, giving her a well-rounded understanding of complex legal matters that may affect her clients.
Jasmine is admitted to practice before the State Bar of California and the United States District Court for the Central District of California. She is also a licensed real estate broker, which gives her additional insight when helping clients protect real estate assets during bankruptcy proceedings.
Jasmine was recognized for her excellence in Bankruptcy Law in 2025 by Lawyers of Distinction and was American Association of Attorney Advocates’ 2025 selectee for Deduction to Outstanding Advocacy.
Outside the office, Jasmine enjoys spending time with her family, reading, cooking, traveling, and exploring new destinations. She is also fluent in Armenian.