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

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

331 Client Reviews

Showing 141 - 145 of 331 reviews

Posted by Ronal | November 17, 2023 | Hired Attorney

Agradecido

Estoy contento y tranquilo con el servicio prestado por Kostiv & Associates. Son grandes profesionales y demuestran transparencia y cumplimiento en su trabajo. Los recomiendo de verdad.

Posted by Luz Maria | November 10, 2023 | Hired Attorney

Grscias

Estoy completamente satisfecha con el staff Kostiv y Asociados fueron muy resolutivos en mi caso.

Posted by Gueily | October 25, 2023 | Hired Attorney

Gracias

Recomiendo los servicios del estudio Kostiv y Asociados son excelentes profesionales, te acompañan todo el tiempo que dura la tramitación de documentos, manteniendo comunicación de cada avance. Hicieron el gran cambio en mi vida, gracias a ellos vivo tranquilo.

Posted by Masunga | October 21, 2023 | Immigration

Meticulous

Petro's professionalism and expertise set him apart. He handled my case with meticulous attention to detail, leaving no stone unturned. Petro's ability to simplify complex legal jargon made me feel at ease. I'm grateful for his guidance in my immigration journey.

Posted by Rehema | October 21, 2023 | Immigration

Guidence

Working with Petro was a game-changer. His vast knowledge of immigration laws, combined with his strategic approach, made all the difference. Petro's guidance was invaluable in securing my visa. I can't thank them enough for their dedication."

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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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