Ron Cordova understands that even good people sometimes find themselves in bad situations.
Ron Cordova's quick mastery of the complex intricacies of the case led to a successful and reasonable outcome
- a Litigation client
Best attorney ever
- a Criminal Defense client
Overview
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Fees
Fixed (Sometimes), Free Consultation (30 minutes), Hourly ($375-$450/hour), Retainer (Always)
Payment types
Check, Credit Card
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Contact Information
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16520 Bake Pkwy Ste 280
Irvine, CA 92618
Office:
949-748-3600
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About Me
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Drawing on his wealth of experience as a former California state legislator
and Orange County deputy district attorney, Ron Cordova has obtained
outstanding... more
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References
Client Reviews
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Posted by:
a Litigation client,
2008-08-05
over 3 years ago.
Client Review:
Ron is simply brilliant and devoted to maintaining integrity throughout the case. He is masterful when explaining the case to the judge and was often...
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a Criminal Defense client,
2010-12-02
about 1 year ago.
Client Review:
Ron is the best lawyer I have ever had. He is extremely intelligent with outstanding people skill. He is very knowledgeable and experienced with the...
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Peer Endorsements
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I have known Ron since 1974, a span of 37 years. And "no", I am not that old. I was privileged to serve an externship under Ron's supervision while...
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Endorsement from lawyer:
Richard Heston
, Irvine (CA), 8 months ago
I endorse this lawyer. Ron was opposing counsel on 2 of my cases in the past 2 years, and I have found Ron to be a very knowledgeable and strong,...
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Endorsement from lawyer:
Gerald Maggio
, Irvine (CA), 12 months ago
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Résumé
License
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39 years since Ronald Michael Cordova was first licensed to practice law.
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License status |
Year acquired |
Last updated by Avvo |
| California |
Active
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1972 |
11/07/2011 |
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Work Experience
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| Position |
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Attorney at
the Law Office of Ron Cordova
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1979–present
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Adjunct Professor at
the University of California, Irvine
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1981–1983
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Member of the State Assembly at
the California Legislature
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1976–1978
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Adjunct Professor at
the University of California, Irvine
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1975–1977
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Deputy District Attorney at
the Orange County District Attorney's Office
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1973–1976
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Education
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| School |
Major |
Degree |
Graduated |
| USC Law School |
international law |
law |
1972 |
| University of Stockholm |
Nordic studies |
post-graduate studies |
1968 |
| Dartmouth Coll |
international relations |
BA - Bachelor of Arts |
1967 |
| Trinity College, Dublin |
Irish history |
junior year abroad |
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Awards
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| Award Name |
Granting Organization |
Date |
| Top Five Criminal Lawyers in Orange County |
OC Metro Magazine |
2011 |
| Southern California Super Lawyer |
Law & Politics Magazine |
2011 |
| Preeminent Lawyer |
Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers |
2010 |
| Southern California Super Lawyer |
Law & Politics Magazine |
2010 |
| Top Five Criminal Lawyers in Orange County |
OC Metro Magazine |
2010 |
| Preeminent Lawyer |
Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers |
2009 |
| Southern California Super Lawyer |
Law & Politics Magazine |
2009 |
| Top Five Criminal Lawyers in Orange County |
OC Metro Magazine |
2009 |
| Preeminent Lawyer |
Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers |
2008 |
| Southern California Super Lawyer |
Law & Politics Magazine |
2008 |
| Preeminent Lawyer |
Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers |
2007 |
| Southern California Super Lawyer |
Law & Politics Magazine |
2007 |
| Preeminent Lawyer |
Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers |
2006 |
| Outstanding Young Men of America |
US Jaycees |
1978 |
| Outstanding Young Men of America |
US Jaycees |
1977 |
See all 15 awards
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Associations
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Association Name |
Duration |
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Newport Harbor Bar Association |
2006-present
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Orange County Bar Association |
1979-present
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California Bar Association |
1972-present
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Portfolio
Cases
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Outcome: All charges dismissed
Outcome: Negotiated plea (after Supreme Court ruling)
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Publications
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| Article |
Publication |
Date |
| The California State Bar and Parkinson's Law |
California District Attorneys Association - Prosecutor's Brief |
1977 |
| In re Yurko: Portent or Anomaly? |
Orange County Bar Association |
1975 |
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Speaking Engagements
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| Presentation Name |
Conference |
Date |
| American Criminal Law |
Visiting Professor of Comparative Law, University of Pecs (Hungary) |
2011 |
| American Criminal Law |
Visiting Professor of Comparative Law, University of Pecs (Hungary) |
2010 |
| American Criminal Law |
Visiting Professor of Comparative Law, Eotvos Lorand University (Budapest, Hungary) |
2010 |
| Miranda in the Post-September 11th Context |
International Criminal Law Symposium, Nicolas Copernicus University (Torun, Poland) |
2010 |
| American Criminal Law |
Visiting Professor of Comparative Law, University of Debrecen (Hungary) |
2009 |
| The Development of Criminal Law in Common Law Jurisdictions |
Visiting Professor of Comparative Law, Nicolaus Copernicus University (Torun, Poland) |
2009 |
| Trial Tactics Seminar |
Visiting Professor of Comparative Law, University of Szeged (Hungary) |
2008 |
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