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 81 - 85 of 115 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Jackline | June 25, 2023 | Immigration

Best Expereinced lawyer

I am African, who studied in Us. I was introduced go Petro by a friend . Petro Advised me and walked me through all my options on our first meetings. I eventually hired him to get mey 0-1 visa, which I am currently using to work on my study and project in the Us

Posted by Augusto | June 24, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Asylum

Aprecio significativamente su compromiso en el éxito de mi situación migratoria.

No encuentro palabras adecuadas para agradecer al equipo Kostiv & Associates por su inigualable representación ya que así se logró una resolución exitosa en mi caso de derecho de asilo. Su reputación como expertos en el campo legal, para defender los derechos del inmigrante es bien merecida gracias... a su compromiso constante de calidad que a su vez se ve reflejada en la satisfacción de sus clientes.

Posted by Martha | June 24, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Gracias abogado Petro Kostiv por hacer realidad mi sueño de una nueva vida.

Agradezco a la vida por haberme acercado a el mejor bufete de abogados que pudiera haber conocido. Han hecho posible mi sueño en este país. Su asesoría en todo momento fue impecable. Todo mi respeto y agradecimiento a los abogados de Kostiv y Asociados que desde el principio me dieron la esperanza d...e lograr mi tan ansiada residencia.

Posted by Elizabeth | June 23, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Expreso mi gratitud por su exitosa representación legal.

La firma Kostiv y Asociados hizo un gran trabajo con respecto a un tema migratorio, su valiosa contribución fue fundamental para lograr los resultados deseados. Desde el primer momento que me acerqué a sus oficinas, quedé impresionada por el nivel de profesionalismo y atención personalizada que ...recibí, respondieron a todas mis inquietudes de manera clara y concisa.

Posted by Clara | June 23, 2023 | Asylum

Gracias a su asesoría y representación hoy disfruto de mejores oportunidades.

La capacidad resolutiva que tuvo el estudio Kostiv y Asociados para gestionar mi asilo fue grandioso, tuve la asesoría que necesitaba para poder lograr obtener mi permiso de Trabajo, estaba tan impaciente por empezar a trabajar que no me enfocaba en lo verdaderamente correcto para mi proceso legal, ...y el abogado Petro Kostiv en su asesoría observó que había incurrido en varios errores. Empezamos de cero, primero con la petición de asilo que era lo más importante y luego paso a paso conforme a las leyes migratorias y de esa manera, hoy trabajo tranquila sin ningún miedo.

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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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