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 21 - 25 of 25 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by Eliud | June 27, 2023 | Employment & Labor

Professional lawyer

I was lucky enough to be introduced to Petro in 3 months ago by my Brother. This time I needed immediate employment employment and immigration legal services. Petro Kostiv was clear, precise, expert with his advice and transparent in all the process and procedures. I cannot say more than it was a... best experience. If you need a lawyer go for Petro Kostiv

Posted by Ana | June 22, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Asylum

Su compromiso legal con sus clientes es excepcional

Su profesionalismo, integridad y dedicación con el que llevó mi caso el estudio de abogados Kostiv & Associates han sido ejemplares, no puedo expresar con palabras lo agradecida que estoy por todo lo que han hecho por mí. Su expertis y asesoría fue totalmente acertado en este proceso tan complejo. No... hubiera sido posible lograr mi asilo sin el respaldo del abogado Petro Kostiv, agradezco sinceramente su invaluable trabajo.

Posted by ELIZABETH | June 21, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Siempre estaré agradecido con el estudio Kostiv y Asociados por su notable trabajo.

Mi gratitud es infinito hacia el abogado Petro Kostiv por su destacado trabajo en mi proceso de deportación. Su habilidad para encontrar soluciones legales, además de su representación incansable junto al apoyo emocional que siempre recibí por parte de él fue la clave para que pueda quedarme en est...e país que ahora considero mi hogar. Gracias por defender mis derechos.

Posted by Carlos Duque | August 13, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Agradecimientos y recomendaciones respectivas

Llegué a Kostiv & Associates hace un par de años con un dificultoso caso migratorio, mi antiguo abogado no pudo ayudarme. Pero, felizmente en ésta empresa lucharon hasta encontrarme una solución, y lo lograron gracias a su alto nivel de conocimiento. Por ello, ahora yo los recomiendo. Gracias por tod...o.

Posted by Clemencia | June 15, 2020 | Immigration

Profesionalismo

Quedé satisfecha con el asesoramiento brindado, tenía muchas dudas acerca de mi residencia y me indicaron todos los pasos a seguir

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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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