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Acquired: 1972
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1407 Oakland Blvd, Ste 200, Walnut Creek, CA, 94596
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Posted by Bob | March 8, 2026 | Hired Attorney
In summer of 2025 I paid $50,000 to Mr. Michael Cardoza to represent me in a case, it was a very bad decision. Mr. Cardoza did not represent me seriously, he refused to have evidence looked at by an expert when I told him it's mandatory that we do that. He refused to even let me read the police re...
Posted by anonymous | February 22, 2026 | Hired Attorney
Worst experience ever. This guy is extremely dangerous. I don’t recommend him to anyone. He will not be honest nor trustworthy to his clients. He shows extreme prejudice and lies to his clients for profits. Don’t listen to him. Avoid at all costs.
Posted by Phil | December 26, 2025 | Hired Attorney
He was a scam attorney . He will not help, he is greedy and rude. His associates are all very low level and incompetent. They were rude and stupid. I don’t recommend them. He makes false promises to people.
Posted by Patricia | February 23, 2021 | Hired Attorney
If you’re looking for integrity, professionalism, honesty, and expertise Michael Cardoza is your man. I hired him for a family member. Michael and his entire office are amazing. Despite his many years of practice, and accolades he is down to earth, patient and explains things in the simplest ways...
Posted by Dana | May 9, 2017 | Consulted Attorney
I had a very difficult decision to make on whether or not to pursue legal action against a former employer. I met with Michael to review my situation and to get a better understanding of what it might costs to move forward. Based on his experience and advice, I decided against it. He spent several...
"I highly recommend Mr. Cardoza and his firm, after referring a criminal matter to him. Mr. Cardoza was able to resolve the case quickly and with an outcome that far exceeded my expectations based on the initial charges."
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Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2008
Super Lawyer, Northern California Super Lawyers
2007
Top 100 Trial Lawyers in America, American Trial Lawyers Association
1994 - 2014
Owner, Cardoza Law Offices, Inc
1985 - 1994
Chief Operating Officer, Continental Savings
1975 - 1985
Senior Trial Attorney, Alameda County District Attorney's Office
1973 - 1975
Assistant District Attorney, San Francisco District Attorney
1972 - 1973
Assistant District Attorney, Los Angeles/Orange County, Ca
2005 - Present
California Deuce DefendersMember
2005 - Present
California Attorneys for Criminal JusticeMember
2000 - Present
American Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
1995 - Present
California Public Defenders AssociationMember
1971
JD - Juris Doctor
1966
BA - Bachelor of Arts
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