Correen Wiley Ferrentino
About Correen
Biography
I have been nominated by Superlawyers.com as 'Top Rated Criminal Defense Attorney in Costa Mesa, CA' every year since 2014. When I'm not working to secure my client's freedom, I enjoy reading, yoga, and the beach.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
32 years | 2,500 cases
32 years | 135 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Always
Payment Methods
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in California for 31 years
State: California
Acquired: 1994
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Correen Wiley Ferrentino
4425 Jamboree Rd., Ste. 270, Newport Beach, CA, 92660
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Correen Wiley Ferrentino's Reviews
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25 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 25 reviews | 5 stars
Posted by anonymous | October 05, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Guardian Angel
At the age of 22, I was sentenced to 50 yrs. to Life. I felt hopeless, sad, depressed and not wanting to think about freedom anymore. It was a miracle when I met Cori. Throughout my 20 yrs. of incarceration, Cori have been by my side for 15 yrs. She provided hope, encouragement, and most importantly ...
Posted by do not want to show my name | January 03, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Best Lawyer
My case was very difficult, i tried before top orange county lawyer but after Cori took my case the outcome was excellent. she is excellent lawyer, very hardworking and focused on result. I will highly recommend Cori for best result.
Posted by anonymous | December 26, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Vacated! Freedom Rings!
Cori and team worked on my case that had very little chance of success. We both decided we must trudge on or we will never know the outcome. This was a case that had been turned down by a number of attorneys over the course of 21 years, but she believed in me and was relentless! When Cori submitted t...
Posted by anonymous | March 20, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Stop Right Here
The one and only Lawyer I have ever felt confident about referring to close friends, clients and family members. Very educated, very thorough, knows the system in and out, knows the people running the show. Don't waste your time or money with others.
Posted by anonymous | November 28, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Professional and thorough defense attorney
Correen Ferrentino is an excellent and brilliant defense attorney. She was able to defend me against a prosector who made extraneous claims and demanded a 97 month sentence when the Probation Officer recommended 51 months. Due to her attention to detail, interpretation of evidence, personal credib...
Correen Wiley Ferrentino's Lawyer Endorsements
"Correen Ferrentino is a skilled litigator and champion for her clients. I endorse this lawyer."
"Cori is a zealous advocate for her clients. She is respected by the bench and the bar. Her trial skills ensure she is able to get the best deals for her clients. She delivers a unique combination of compassion for her clients and vast knowledge of the law."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Ms. Ferrentino is a dedicated hard working attorney who is a zealous advocate for her clients."
"Ms. Ferrentino is a brilliant and tenacious litigator. Her criminal defense and appellate work is top notch. I endorse this lawyer."
"Correen Ferrentino was a public defender for many years before going out and starting her own criminal defense practice. I was her first law clerk, and while working for her, I saw that she really knew the system, and cared a lot about helping her clients. Now, I send all of my criminal defense referrals to her, and she has really helped a few of my friends out of scrapes. I highly recommend Correen. You won't find a better criminal defense attorney in Orange County."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have been a colleague of Correen's for over ten years and have had many opportunities to observe her skill as an attorney. Correen is extremely hard working, caring, and effective in achieving the best possible results for her clients."
"Cori received not guilty verdicts for her client in one of the biggest gang cases ever filed in federal court. This was an unparalleled accomplishment. She has an outstanding reputation in the legal community. She is trusted by some of the most revered attorneys in the area to write their appeals and their motions."
"I endorse this lawyer as a very diligent and competent criminal defense attorney."
"I have known and respected Cori Ferrentino for many years. As a prosecutor for 13 years, I watched her earn her well-deserved reputation as an knowledgable, aggressive and tireless – and absolutely ethical – defense counsel. I recently had the good fortune of working closely with her on a post-conviction case in which her client was facing 32-years-to-life following his convictions for attempted murder. After the jury returned its guilty verdicts, the defendant fired his attorney and wisely hired Ms. Ferrentino. Because of her hard work, the prosecutor agreed not to oppose the motion for new trial. The prosecutor also agreed to a non-life sentence that will allow the client to spend a determinate number of years in prison and be freed while he is in his early 40's. She truly saved his life, and I know few other attorneys who would have accomplished this. I would recommend her services to anyone in need of criminal defense representation"
"I endorse this lawyer. She is a standout litigator. She handles state and federal trials and state and federal habeas corpus cases. She goes the extra mile and is smarter and harder working than many attorneys. Cori is very bright and cares deeply about her clients."
"I give Correen Wiley Ferrentino my unqualified endorsement. In my twenty-plus years as a prosecutor she is one of the most intelligent, competent, ethical criminal defense attorneys I have dealt with. I would feel very comfortable referring anyone in need of an expert in criminal defense to her."
"I endorse this lawyer. My family law client was wrongly accused of assault and battery by the mother of his child. His first criminal attorney advised him to enter a plea bargain although there were third-party witnesses that supported his version of the facts. Ms. Ferrentino was able to have that conviction set aside, and he was acquitted of all charges. I will definitely refer criminal matters to Ms. Ferrentino in the future."
"Cori and I were public defenders together and thus I was in the position to observe her work first hand. Both while a public defender and now in private practice, she was and is a tireless advocate for her clients, leaving no stone unturned in resolving all of her cases of which all were important to her. Cory knows the law and knows how to use it to protect her clients. She is a wonderful and carrying lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Cori is one of the, if not the most, well rounded and knowledgable criminal defense attorneys in Orange County. She works extremely hard for her clients and regularly achieves fantastic results. Few attorneys can boast the kind of practice she has - she handles every kind of case, from DUIs to life cases, as well as writs and appeals."
"Ms. Ferrentino is an excellent lawyer with skills in all areas, including trial practice, motion work, and post conviction matters. She works hard for her clients."
"Ms. Ferrentino provides skilled. professional and dedicated representation for clients in all criminal matters. Ms. Ferrentino's extensive criminal experience includes both jury trials and appeals. I reccommend Ms. Ferrentino for any criminal case without hesitation."
"Ms. Ferrentino is an outstanding attorney. She enjoys a wonderful reputation in the legal community amonst judges and other attorneys. She is completetly committted to her clients and cause. A true professional."
"I endorse this lawyer's work."
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Experience
Honors
2018
Top Women Attorneys in Southern California, Los Angeles Magazine
2018
Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers
2017
Top Women Attorneys in Southern California, Los Angeles Magazine
2017
Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Top Women Attorneys in Southern California, Los Angeles Magazine
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Top Women Attorneys in Southern California, Los Angeles Magazine
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
Top Women Attorneys in Southern California, Los Angeles Magazine
2013
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association
2012
Certified Criminal Law Specialist, California State Bar
1994
Scholarship for Single Mothers, Loyola Law School
Work Experience
2012 - Present
Attorney, Ferrentino & Associates
2006 - 2012
Attorney, The Law Office of Correen Ferrentino
1997 - 2006
Deputy Public Defender, Orange County Public Defender's Office
1994 - 1997
Associate Attorney, Kopeny and Associates
1994 - 1997
Associate Attorney, Stokke and Riddet
Associations
2011 - Present
CJA Federal Capital Habeas PanelAttorney
2007 - Present
CJA Federal Trial PanelAttorney
2007 - Present
Federal Bar Association (California chapter)Attorney Member
2006 - Present
Appellate Defenders, Inc.Panel Attorney
1997 - Present
California Assoc. of Criminal JusticeMember Attorney
1997 - Present
National Assoc. of Criminal Defense AttorneysMember Attorney
1994 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaAttorney Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Conviction and life sentence reversed. Client released from custody
Acquitted of Rape and Assault; Hung Jury for 2nd time on Murder, Gang Rico and Drug Conspiracy
Conviction Reversed on Appeal, Published Opinion
Hung Jury
Education
1994
JD - Juris Doctor
1986
undergraduate
Speaking Engagements
2006
2004
Drug Testing High School Students
Publications
2013
2013
2012
Languages
English
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers