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Antonio Arturo Cota

Also known as Tony Cota, Antonio Cota

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Overview

Practice Areas

45% Criminal Defense
8 years, 400 cases
40% DUI / DWI
8 years, 400 cases
15% Violent Crime

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Fixed (Sometimes), Retainer (Sometimes)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

Cota & Zeiler

1855 W. Katella Ave

Suite 365

Orange, CA 92867

Office: 714-953-6600
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Languages Spoken

English

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I was born and raised in the State of Washington, and later moved to Southern California, where I attended law school on a full scholarship. During law school,... more

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“Excellent Lawyer”

Posted by: Kerry, 2011-06-09 8 months ago.

Client Review: Tony is an excellent lawyer. I retained him to represent a family member, and his work and performance is first rate. He has also represented me... more

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“Highly Recommended DUI/Criminal Defense Attorney”

Posted by: Francisco, 2010-02-08 about 2 years ago.

Client Review: Being charged with a DUI can definitely be a traumatic and dreadful experience. It is in tough times like those where one might not know where to... more

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8 endorsements

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I have known Mr. Cota since law school and have seen him in Court on countless occasions vehemently defending his clients. I would recommend Mr. Cota. more

Endorsement from lawyer: John Cannon , ANAHEIM HILLS (CA), 5 days ago

Tony Cota represents the best of what our profession has to offer. He is committed, dynamic and a truly caring criminal defense attorney. Anyone... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Mary Prevost , San Diego (CA), 11 months ago

Résumé

License

8 years since Antonio Arturo Cota was first licensed to practice law.

State	License status	Year acquired	Last updated by Avvo
California	Active	2003	11/03/2011

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

Work Experience

Position	Duration
Partner at Cota & Zeiler	2012–present
Attorney at Koestner & Shahon	2010–2012

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Education

School	Major	Degree	Graduated
Western State University College of Law	Law	Juris Doctor (law)	2002
Western Washington University	Philosophy	Bachelor of Arts	1996

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Awards

Award Name	Granting Organization	Date
Earl Warren Scholarship	Western State University College of Law	2002
Dean's Scholarship	Western State University College of Law	2002

See all 9 awards

Associations

Position	Association Name	Duration
President	Whittier Bar Association	2011-present
Member	California Public Defenders Association	2006-present

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Portfolio

Contribution

Reputation Level 13

Answers:	357	Legal Answers
	8	Best Answers
	142	Answers marked as good
Guides:	1	Legal Guide
	0	Staff Picks

Cases

People v. E. M.

Outcome: Dismissal

People v. K. H.

Outcome: Acquittal

People v. T.D.

Outcome: Hit & Run + High BAC enhancement dropped

Publications

Article	Publication	Date
Civil Procedure (Editor)	Bar None Review's Substantive Course Outlines	2004

Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name	Conference	Date
Defending Criminal Contempt of Court Charges	Whittier Bar Association	2010
Criminal Defense / Family Law	Domestic Violence for the Family Law Practitioner	2010

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