Petro Richard Kostiv

Petro Richard Kostiv

also known as Kostiv Cardinal, Kostiv Cardinal International Group

5.0
Rating: 4.8

Licensed for 13 years

Immigration Lawyer at Los Angeles, CA
Practice Areas: Immigration, Car Accidents, Aviation

3250 Wilshire Blvd Ste 1600, Los Angeles, CA

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2025
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Licenses

Licensed in District of Columbia for 10 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 2015

Good Standing

Licensed in California for 13 years

State: California

Acquired: 2012

Active

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2025

Location

Kostiv & Associates, P.C.

3250 Wilshire Blvd Ste 1600, Los Angeles, CA, 90010-2212

Kostiv & Associates, P.C.

1200 Brickell Ave.,, Suite 1440, Miami, FL, 33131

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Petro Richard Kostiv's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

331 Client Reviews

Showing 76 - 80 of 115 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Joel | July 08, 2023 | Immigration

The best immigration lawyer I never saw

Best Immigration Lawyer honestly from the bottom of my heart can say that Petro Kostiv is the best attorney and most decent person you can meet. He actually sincerely cares about an outcome of your case. Our case had many complications created by other lawyers resulting in denial. But Petro Kostiv n...ot only fixed their mistakes, he actually resubmit our case with much of additional explanations. His attentive approach and attention to our case resulted in a positive outcome. Only thanks to attorney Petro Kostiv my daughter and I finally received our green cards

Posted by CATHERINE | July 05, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

El abogado Petro Kostiv demostró ser un experto en leyes migratorias.

Mi objetivo Profesional siempre fue desarrollar mi carrera de Psicología en un país como Estados Unidos, llegué con Visa de trabajo y con documentación en regla y con la mejor asesoría que pudo darme el abogado Petro Kostiv quién se encargó de cada detalle del proceso, hizo que todo pareciera fácil.... Tengo el trabajó que siempre busqué y no dudaría en recurrir a él en el caso que necesite orientación en el ámbito de beneficios migratorios.

Posted by Olafu | June 30, 2023 | Immigration

PROFESSIONAL LAWYER

Thank you Petro for the time you dedicated in supporting us in our case. You truly showed your professionalism in ensuring that our case is solved. I was so happy to work with you, as you used all the means go ensure that I understand every step and all the process to which were needed for me to... be able to renew my permit. I will always recommend you

Posted by Mohamed | June 30, 2023 | Immigration

Lawyer to rely on

Attorney Petro has assisted me to get my Immigration permits and all other papers I needed to study and work ina US. He is Absolutely fantastic and did a great job. I highly Recommend him!

Posted by Isabel | June 30, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

El estudio de abogados Kostiv and Asociados logró lo que otros abogados no hicieron posible.

Desde la primera reunión con el abogado Petro Kostiv percibí su real compromiso para apoyarme en mi caso migratorio. Escuchó mis preocupaciones, mis circunstancias y mis metas y se aseguró de entender todos los detalles relevantes. No sólo se limitó a la preparación de documentos, sino que también ...estuvo en cada etapa del proceso. Nunca dejé de estar informada de los avances, respondió pacientemente todas mis preguntas. Finalmente llegó el día de recibir la noticia que tanto esperaba : mi solicitud de residencia había sido aprobada. Me faltan palabras para agradecer lo que ha hecho por mí.

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Experience

Rating:  4.8 (Concern)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2025.

Discipline with Actual Suspension issued in CA, 2025

updated on 09/19/2025

This sanction means the attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.

Honors

2019

Top 10 Attorney, Attorney and Practice Magazine

2016

Distinguished Member, Lawyers of Distinction

Work Experience

2012 - Present

Owner, Kostiv & Associates P.C.

2011 - 2011

Lecturer of Law and Politics, KYIV University of Law

2009 - 2009

Extern, The Supreme Court of Argentina

Associations

Inter-American Bar Association

Member

Beverly Hills Bar Association

Member

Ukrainian American Bar Association

Vice President

2013 - 2015

Ukrainian American Bar Association

President

Sample of Legal Cases

Asylum won for a Guatemalan

Successful case

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Education

2024

University of Toronto School of Management/SDA Bocconi Business School

MBA - Master of Business Administration

2019

Utah Valley University

BS - Bachelor of Science in Aviation

2012

University of Michigan Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

N/A

University of California - Berkeley

BA - Bachelor of Arts

N/A

University of KwaZulu-Natal

MA - Masters

Speaking Engagements

2023

Legal Forum "EU-Eastern Partnership"

Sanctions Against Russia

2019

INTERNATIONAL IMMIGRATION CONFERENCE GUATEMALA INTERNATIONAL IMMIGRATION CONFERENCE GUATEMALA

2019

INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF IMMIGRATION IN EL SALVADOR INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF IMMIGRATION IN EL SALVADOR

Publications

2013

Ukrainian American Bar Association Ukrainian American Bar Association

2013

Ukrainian American Bar Association Ukrainian American Bar Association

Languages

Spanish

English

Portuguese

Ukrainian

Russian

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