Petro Richard Kostiv

Petro Richard Kostiv

also known as Kostiv Cardinal, Kostiv Cardinal International Group

5.0
Rating: 4.9

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 11 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

333 Client Reviews

Showing 221 - 225 of 333 reviews

Posted by Carlos | July 18, 2023 | Hired Attorney

Es indescriptible el profundo agradecimiento que tengo a la firma Kostiv y Asociados.

Es indescriptible el profundo agradecimiento que tengo a la firma Kostiv y Asociados.Es indescriptible el profundo agradecimiento que tengo a la firma Kostiv y Asociados.

Posted by Lightness Meena | July 16, 2023 | Hired Attorney

Great lawyer and honest working man

Knowledgeble Lawyer Mr. Petro Richard Kostiv is knowledgeable!! Not only he is a brilliant immigration attorney, kostiv is kind, caring and went beyond his requirements and responsibilities in order to help me get my green card. Mr. Petro is accommodating, through and meticulous. Mr. Petro is ve...ry easily accessible, and responds to emails and phone calls almost immediately. I would recommend Mr. Petro to anyone who is looking for an immigration attorney; his fees are very reasonable. Mr. Petro treated my case like I was a priority, and as though he was only working on my case (even though he was working on multiple cases at the same time). Mr. Petro eased my mind, and assured me that everything was in order. In my opinion, Mr. Petro went beyond my expectations, and he is a rare and prime example of excellence.

Posted by Peter | July 16, 2023

Great experience

As a result of his persistence I am now a U.S. Citizen, seven short months after my case was terminated. I also applied and received my US Passport. Thanks Petro

Posted by Rodrigo | July 11, 2023

Los abogados del estudio Kostiv y Asociados realizan una labor efectiva en temas de inmigración.

El estudio Kostiv y Asociados es la elección perfecta para resolver cualquier desafío migratorio. Siempre se mostraron comprometidos al 100 por ciento en brindar un servicio de calidad, ya que su equipo legal estuvo a mi lado todo el tiempo.

Posted by Latifa | July 10, 2023

Honest and Determined Attorney

I highly recommend Petro to anyone who needs a lawyer you can trust and relay on his experience, proficiency and talent to help people. It was not my first experience with an immigration lawyer. My case was difficult, I am an older person, and felt very frustrated and helpless. I found in Petro not... only a great professional, but a friend and counselor. His dedication and commitment to get the best for his client are the keys for the success. You should not miss it if you need a strong and determined attorney, Petro Richard Kostiv will be your best choice

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Experience

Rating:  4.9 (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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