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Ronald Michael Cordova

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Ronald Michael Cordova
Ron Cordova understands that even good people sometimes find themselves in bad situations.
5.0 star rating
Ron Cordova's quick mastery of the complex intricacies of the case led to a successful and reasonable outcome
- a Litigation client
5.0 star rating
Best attorney ever
- a Criminal Defense client

Overview

Avvo Rating

10.0

Superb

10

Experience 5.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 5.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Practice Areas

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Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Fixed (Sometimes), Free Consultation (30 minutes), Hourly ($375-$450/hour), Retainer (Always)

Payment types

Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

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  • 949-748-3600
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  • 16520 Bake Pkwy Ste 280
    Irvine, CA 92618
    Office: 949-748-3600
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Languages Spoken

  • German
  • Spanish
  • Swedish

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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Client Reviews

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5 star rating

“Ron Cordova's quick mastery of the complex intricacies of the case led to a successful and reasonable outcome”

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... more
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5 star rating

“Best attorney ever”

Posted by: 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... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

6 endorsements


Richard Gaines Heston

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... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Richard Heston , Irvine (CA), 8 months ago
Gerald Anthony Maggio

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,... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Gerald Maggio , Irvine (CA), 12 months ago
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Résumé

 

License

39 years since Ronald Michael Cordova was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
California Active 1972 11/07/2011

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position Duration
Attorney at the Law Office of Ron Cordova 1979–present
Adjunct Professor at the University of California, Irvine 1981–1983
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Education

School Major Degree Graduated
USC Law School international law law 1972
University of Stockholm Nordic studies post-graduate studies 1968
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Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Top Five Criminal Lawyers in Orange County OC Metro Magazine 2011
Southern California Super Lawyer Law & Politics Magazine 2011
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Associations

Position Association Name Duration
member Newport Harbor Bar Association 2006-present
member Orange County Bar Association 1979-present
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Portfolio

Publications

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

Speaking Engagements

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
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