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 26 - 30 of 115 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Michael | February 29, 2024 | Immigration

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I had the pleasure of working with Petro Richard Kostiv, an immigration attorney in Miami, for my case and I couldn’t be more grateful for his expertise and dedication. From the moment I contacted him, I felt confident that I was in good hands. He was knowledgeable about the intricacies of immig...ration law and took the time to explain everything to me in a clear and concise manner. Thanks to Petro

Posted by Giancarlo | February 28, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Asylum

Caso resuelto

Estoy sorprendido y muy agradecido con la representación del abogado Petro Kostiv en mi caso de asilo en el país, valió la pena la espera y la inversión en sus servicios, están muy bien preparados profesionalmente. Recomendaré su firma con mis amigos. Muchas gracias por la ayuda.

Posted by Shija | February 28, 2024 | Immigration

BEST LAWYER

Choosing Petro as my immigration lawyer was the best decision I could have made. His extensive knowledge of immigration law, combined with his proactive approach, made me feel reassured during a challenging time. Petro took the time to listen to my concerns and tailored their strategy to fit my ...unique circumstances. His dedication and persistence paid off, as I received a favorable outcome in my case. I can't thank Petro enough for his unwavering support and exceptional legal expertise

Posted by Saide | February 27, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents

Gracias por su ayuda

Desde hace un tiempo un familiar viene trabajando con la firma Kostiv & Associates y me recomendó el sitio, solicité sus servicios para el caso del accidente de mi auto, y mi abogado, el señor Petro cumplió con todas mis expectativas y hasta más, por ello debo agradecerle, sin el no habría triunfando..., son los mejores de la ciudad de Miami.

Posted by Mariana | February 27, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Caso de inmigración

Recomiendo a ojos cerrados al abogado Petro, y en general a la firma Kostiv & Associates para cualquier tipo de caso de inmigración, los he contratado para mi permiso de trabajo y quedé fascinada con su preparación para el caso y, además, por el caballerismo y la comprensión del señor Kostiv.

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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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