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Cynthia Hafif-Stonehouse
About Cynthia
Biography
Specialties Include:
1. PERSONAL AND CATASTROPHIC INJURIES FROM TRUCKING, BOATING, AUTOMOBILE, AVIATION, BICYCLE, BUS ACCIDENTS, AND CONSTRUCTION SITE INJURIES.
2. CONTRACT REVIEW, DRAFTING, EVALUATION, ANALYSIS AND LITIGATION.
Cynthia, a former world class figure skater, understands tenacity and has amassed millions of dollars in newsworthy cases for her clients. She holds some of the largest wrongful termination, personal injury, wrongful death and contract dispute verdicts and settlements in the nation.
EDUCATION: 1991 Juris Doctorate in Law; 1987 Bachelors Degree in Business Administration; 1987 Minor Degree in English; 1984 Associate of Arts in Business.
HONORS/AWARDSMEMBERSHIPS: Presidential Award; Highest achieved mark in Trial Advocacy; National and State Dean’s List; Who’s Who in America; American Board of Trial Advocates member; The Million Dollar Advocates Forum; Top Trial Lawyer in America; Regions Top Lawyer; Women of Distinction; Best Lawyer; Women Who Make a Difference; Member of Consumer Attorneys of California; Board Member of Consumer Attorneys of the Inland Empire; San Bernardino County Bar Association member.
Cynthia has received the highest rank from Martindale-Hubbell for helping evaluate lawyers and their practices; She provides continuing legal education to lawyers in the community through speaking presentations and assists judges in the Superior Court to settle cases.
Since 1991 Cynthia has been actively licensed to practice law by the California State Bar in The Supreme Court of the State of California, The United States District Court for the Southern, Central, and Northern Districts of California, the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, and all California courts.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 55-350 per hour
Contingency
25%-40%
Payment Methods
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in California for 34 years
State: California
Acquired: 1991
No misconduct found
Location
Hafif-Stonehouse Law Group, APLC
10165 Foothill Blvd., Suite 4, Rancho Cucamonga, CA, 91730
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Posted by Jeremy | August 06, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Genuine, Responsive and Competent
I highly commend Cynthia and Michael of Hafif Legal for their exceptional legal services. When I needed urgent representation to respond to a summons, I contacted several "highly rated" injury law firms, only to be politely declined as they prioritized insurance cases. Cynthia, however, took the time...
Posted by Cher | September 11, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Contracts & Agreements
Contract Help
Cynthia at Hafif Stonehouse Law Group resolved a contract dispute between a large chain hotel and a small association I am part of. We couldn't have done it without her. Saved time, money and most of all, it provided us peace of mind. Thank you, Cynthia!
Posted by Michael | April 11, 2023 | Hired Attorney
Best EVER
I have been dealing with attorneys for over Sixty Years Cynthia is by far the best. Cynthia is honest,conscientious,knowledgeable,kindhearted and best of all Cynthia returns your calls and Emails ASAP. I would and will recommend Cynthia to my friends and family. Michael R Anderson.
Posted by Dominique | April 10, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Great Attorney
Finding the right attorney isn’t always an easy task. Not all attorneys are same. When I give this recommendation for Cynthia Stonehouse I can wholeheartedly say choosing the right attorney means everything to winning a case! Cynthia is a trial attorney with over 30 years of experience. She truly ta...
Posted by Victoria | August 18, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
The most hardworking lawyer I have ever met!
Cynthia is just fantastic! My husband and I were extremely impressed by the level of professionalism, attention to detail, dedication to her clients, and transparency in communication. She went above and beyond for us and our case. It was an insanely complex, difficult, and dragged out by the other s...
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Experience
Honors
2022
Top 100 Civil Plaintiff Lawyer, National Trial Lawyers
2020
Presidential Award of Merit, Consumer Attorneys of Inland Empire
2020
Top 10 Personal Injury Firm, Attorney and Practice Magazine
2020
Excellence in trial advocacy and outstanding legal prowess, City of Lancaster
2019
Recognizing Excellence in Personal Injury Law, Lawyers of Distinction
2018
Presidential Award of Merit, Consumer Attorneys of Inland Empire
2017
Presidential Award of Merit, Consumer Attorneys of Inland Empire
2017
Top Lawyers, Inland Empire Magazine
2017
Client Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
Settlement Officer in the 2017 Civil Settlement Week, Superior Court of California
2016
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association
2016
Top Lawyers, Inland Empire Magazine
2015
Leading Lawyers, Inland Empire Magazine
2015
Women of Distinction, Inland Empire Magazine
2015
Client Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
Top Women Lawyers, Daily Journal
2014
Top Lawyers, Inland Empire Magazine
2013
Top Lawyers, Inland Empire Magazine
2013
Presidential Award of Merit, Consumer Attorneys of Inland Empire
2011
20 Years of Exemplary Legal Service, Martindale-Hubbell
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Excellence in Advocacy, achieving a trial verdict of $1 Million., Million Dollar Advocates Forum
Work Experience
1991 - Present
Senior Partner, Hafif-Stonehouse Law Group, APLC
Associations
2013 - Present
American Board of Trial AdvocatesMember
2012 - Present
Consumer Attorneys of CaliforniaBoard Member
2010 - Present
Consumer Attorneys of Inland EmpireBoard Member
2006 - Present
Western San Bernardino County Bar AssociationMember
1995 - Present
San Bernardino Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Hart v. Defendant Jane Doe
Full Insurance Policy Limits
White v. Sims
Full Insurance Policy Limits
Garcia v. Mazun
Full Insurance Policy Limits
Ayoub v. Shapleigh
Full Insurance Policy Limits
Litigated Construction Projects
Settled
Nursall v. C-ME Trim Company, Inc.
$1,250,000
Smeir v. American Automobile Association
$100,000
Langdo v. Lee
$375,000
May v. Vale
$53,000
Kidd v. Martinez
$395,000
Lam v. Manner
$1,415,000
Weise v. Arnold
$250,000
Almodovar v. Storopack
$3,350,000
Light v. Toyota
$300,000
Pollak v. Goldman
$580,000
TC v. The State of California
$17,000,000
Soto v. Edwards Theatres Circuit, Inc.
$1,725,000
A "WHISTLE BLOWER" GETS FIRED AND GETS EVEN
$788,000
Herron v. Altman
CREW MEMBER INJURED WHEN THROWN FROM DINGHY THAT CRASHED INTO A YACHT
$5,972,000
SEWER AGENCY SETTLES LAWSUITS OVER FATAL FIRE
$5,000,000
FALL FROM APARTMENT BALCONY
$1,200,000
Education
1990
University of La Verne College of Law
Juris Doctorate
Speaking Engagements
2016
CAALA Palm Springs
Civil Litigation
2015
Honored by Unversity of La Verne
University of La Verne
Languages
English
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
What type of Lawyer would I need to hire to go after Penske and my insurance company for my Trucking business?
13 Apr 2022
Q&A
My truck was totaled by a drunk driver while parked on the street. The adjuster quoted my car to what I feel is a low amount. ?
01 Apr 2022
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Can I sue the employer?
30 Mar 2022