Cynthia Hafif-Stonehouse

Cynthia Hafif-Stonehouse

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 34 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Animal & Dog Bites, Trucking Accident ... +2 more

10165 Foothill Blvd., Suite 4, Rancho Cucamonga, CA

About Cynthia

Biography

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 55-350 per hour

Contingency

25%-40%


Payment Methods

  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 34 years

State: California

Acquired: 1991

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Hafif-Stonehouse Law Group, APLC

10165 Foothill Blvd., Suite 4, Rancho Cucamonga, CA, 91730

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Cynthia Hafif-Stonehouse's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

32 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | Responsiveness

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... to thoroughly understand our situation. Together with Michael, they acted swiftly to address the parties involved, successfully having our company removed from the lawsuit. They went above and beyond, diligently following up with the plaintiff's non-responsive attorney. For anyone seeking genuine, competent legal representation, I strongly recommend reaching out to Hafif Legal first.

Posted by Alicia | April 01, 2022 | Contracts & Agreements

Cannot recommend more highly!

I contacted Cynthia via Avvo about a contract dispute with an events venue, and whether we had any grounds to get back some/all of our deposit (our reception couldn't happen - twice - due to COVID-19 restrictions in July 2020 and July 2021). Cynthia called me back within 24 hours of my message re...quest, and said she'd be glad to glance over our contract & addendum without charge; since both documents were only a few pages each. I sent the documents over, and again she called me back within less than a day, to discuss our options. Whilst we sadly don't have any legal grounds to sue, I feel like my faith in humanity was restored by her willingness to help regardless of the payment potential (or lack thereof in our case). If I ever have future legal issues that fall under Cynthia's scope of practices, she will be my first call :)

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 ...for me. Professional and a knowledge of what needed to be done was all shown to me, as she continued to fight for me , Cynthia and her team kept me continually informed of what was going on so I was never stressed or worried while I had my shoulder surgery and recovered I knew Cynthia was there fighting for me All I needed to worry about was to get my therapy go to my doctors and get well. Cynthia and her team were there to fight for me and win my case. And she did!! 100% If you need an attorney that will fight for you Hire Cynthia She's professional on top of everything and gets the job done right and if you have to go to trial she is a trial attorney and you have nothing to worry about Hire Cynthia and her team they're the best!! In the West!!!

Posted by Kayla | March 10, 2022 | Hired Attorney

Cynthia is AMAZING

My family has worked with Cynthia in their own personal cases; so when I got into my accident it was a no brained to use her services. Since day one Cynthia has been nothing but attentive and professional. I’ve always told Cynthia she makes me feel at home or like family because of how concerned and ...on top of things she has been with my case. I was able to contact Cynthia whenever and she always responded. I would absolutely recommend her services to anyone and just know you’re in great hands.

Posted by Toby | March 10, 2022 | Health Care

Professional/maximum effort

Having a business in the health care industry, Cynthia Stonehouse and her group were able to help my business against a frivolous claim with a consultation and phone call! They were quick, efficient and took us first before thinking about lawyer fees. I truly believe it's difficult to find lawyers wh...o are like those in The Stonehouse Group. I wouldn't hesitate to hire Her/Them if I were ever in need of a lawyer again.

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

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

N/A

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 Advocates

Member

2012 - Present

Consumer Attorneys of California

Board Member

2010 - Present

Consumer Attorneys of Inland Empire

Board Member

2006 - Present

Western San Bernardino County Bar Association

Member

1995 - Present

San Bernardino Bar Association

Member

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

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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

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