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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.
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10165 Foothill Blvd., Suite 4, Rancho Cucamonga, CA, 91730
32 Client Reviews
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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...
Posted by Cathy | March 21, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
Best in the West!
I was in my stepmother's Van when We were side swiped by another car I was thrown into my stepmother's side Seat belt pulling me back but I still injured my shoulder left rotorcuff and left thigh A friend of mine recommended Cynthia The minute I talked her on the phone I knew she was the attorney ...
Posted by Terri | March 15, 2022
Love this attorney!!!
Our attorney was extremely helpful and thorough in our consultation. Her knowledge is unparalleled of anyone else we have dealt with, with our situation. The office is top notch professional with a wonderful staff.
Posted by anonymous | March 10, 2022 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Trustworthy
Cynthia is an excellent attorney, smart, experienced, will help you determine the best way to find resolution for your situation. She's handled thousands of cases with great success! I would refer her to anyone I know!
Posted by Lorena | September 05, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
The BEST.!
I was concern and lost, I wanted to find a honest, ethics and a strong lawyer to represent me in the case I had. Knowing nothing about my rights she (Cynthia) gave me so much confidence, teaching me so much in a short time. Outhere we'll find people ready to steal, and we need to be prepare to defend...
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Wrongful death lawyer
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
1991 - Present
Senior Partner, Hafif-Stonehouse Law Group, APLC
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
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1990
Juris Doctorate
2016
Civil Litigation
2015
English
Spanish
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13 Apr 2022
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01 Apr 2022
Can I sue the employer?
30 Mar 2022