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 11 - 15 of 20 reviews | Compassion

Posted by Emmanuel | July 22, 2023 | Immigration

Lawyer who Cares

Petro is a dedicated, knowledgeable professional with a practical yet creative approach to Migration law negotiations. He makes progress in challenging situations while protecting and caring for his clients. He guided us in our case and we were able to get our papers"

Posted by Molla Edward | July 22, 2023

Experience

Petro went over and above what an attorney does for his client. I’ve had the best experience with the best attorney ever! Thank you Petro! I was treated like a real person , not a claim number and you were always available and responded to my calls promptly . I just can’t say enough . Don’t waste y...our time with another Atty who doesn’t return calls and doesn’t know your name Call Petro you will not regreat!

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 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.

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

Mi familia nunca olvidará el impacto positivo que el abogado Petro Kostiv tuvo en la vida de mi hija.

Mi hija decidió dejar nuestro país de origen en busca de una vida mejor en los Estados Unidos, llegó con esperanzas y sueños, pero también tuvo que enfrentar grandes obstáculos en su camino a la obtención de la residencia legal. En medio de su incertidumbre encontró al prestigioso abogado Petro Kosti...v que entendió la razones por las que ella había dejado su país y la alentó a mantenerse fuerte y perseverante y siempre le recordaba que había una esperanza en su objetivo. Después de meses de arduo trabajo y preparación mi hija recibió la noticia que su residencia había sido aprobada. La asistencia legal del abogado Kostiv cambió positivamente la vida de mi hija.

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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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