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Maltaise E Cini
About Maltaise
Biography
Chosen OC Metro's "Top Criminal Attorney" 2014 and 2013, National Trial Lawyers Association "Top 100 Trial Attorneys" 2014, 2015 and 2016, Avvo Client Choice Award 2013 and 2014.
Hundreds of Cases Dismissed
University of Windsor Law School Graduate
Licensed in California and Law Society of Upper Canada
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
45%
32 years | 5,000 cases
Domestic Violence
30%
32 years | 3,000 cases
DUI and DWI
15%
32 years | 2,500 cases
Violent Crime
10%
32 years | 500 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in California for 31 years
State: California
Acquired: 1994
No misconduct found
Location
Maltaise Cini Attorney at Law
1300 Bristol Street N. Ste. 100, Newport Beach, CA, 92660
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Maltaise E Cini's Reviews
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Case Results (81)
Advocacy (56)
Recommendation (43)
Professionalism (35)
Responsiveness (28)
Practice Area Knowledge (27)
Communication Style (25)
General Knowledge (20)
Character & Conduct (19)
Compassion (14)
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Posted by anonymous | June 19, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Domestic Violence
Professional and compassionate
Hired Ms Cini in connection with a DV case to help my spouse who had been charged with several DV offences. She was deeply knowledgeable about how the court system works in DV, including about not so obvious ways to get the desired outcome. She is respected by the DAs and has strong ethics and judgme...
Posted by Kevin | May 13, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Highly recommend
I received a BUI citation and didn't know what to do/expect. Luckily, I was referred to Maltaise and she took great care of me. I had a ton of questions and she patiently answered them all. From this, I quickly found Maltaise to be very knowledgeable and personable. I also greatly appreciated her ...
Posted by Hugh | March 07, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Domestic Violence
Hugh
Maltaise is one of best lawyer I ever worked before. She was not the first lawyer I hired to handle my case. I had been charged for domestic violence. I'm not a native speaker and only good at business terms english. That's the reason I chose Chinese lawyer at beginning. However, I deeply regret. I s...
Posted by XX | June 06, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Domestic Violence
I highly recommend this excellent lawyer
I engaged Ms. Cini to represent me in a family violence case on a very short notice. From the onset of the engagement, she exhibited her knowledge, experience and professionalism. We discussed the facts, set up a goal and laid down the steps to reach our goal. She is very sharp, calm and acted very q...
Posted by Mike | April 16, 2017 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
Professional and thorough
Ms. Cini handled my DUI case and was excellent. Kept me out of jail when they wanted 60 days!
Maltaise E Cini's Lawyer Endorsements
"She is a fantastic lawyer that works hard for her clients ensuring the best result."
"Maltaise provides sound legal advice to her clients and has proven herself as a fierce advocate for their cause. I endorse this lawyer."
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"When I met Maltaise, I was immediately impressed by her intelligence, demeanor, and rapport with the judge with whom we were speaking. I have since gotten to know her better and continue to be impressed by her dedication to her clients and whole heartedly endorse her for any criminal matter."
"Ms. Cini was prompt, professional, and articulate in all our conversations. She got our mutual client a great result, despite the fact that she substituted in late in the case, and had an uphill battle to fight."
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Experience
Honors
2015
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2014
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association
2014
"Top Criminal Attorney", OC Metro Magazine
2013
"Top Criminal Attorney", OC Metro Magazine
2011
Attorney of the Year, MABA
2009
Humane Award, Journey Through Books
Work Experience
2008 - Present
Attorney, Law Offices of Maltaise Cini
1996 - 2008
Attorney, Orange County Public Defenders Office
1990 - 1991
Articling student, Ministry of the Attorney General-Crown Attorneys Office of Ontario
Associations
2014 - Present
National Trial Lawyers AssociationAttorney Member
1994 - Present
California State BarMember
1992 - Present
Law Society of Upper CanadaMember
2009 - 2010
Orange County Women's Lawyers AssociationDirector
2009 - 2010
William P. Gray Legion Lex American Inn of CourtMember
2008 - 2010
Orange County Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
1999 - 2010
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
1996 - 2010
Orange County Bar AssociationMember
1996 - 2008
Orange County Attorneys AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Client With a Felony Probation Violation Released from Custody and Probation Terminated
Client With a Felony Probation Violation Released from Custody and Probation Terminated
Case Dismissed after Careful Review of the Body worn Camera
Dismissed
Auto Burglary and Trespassing Case Dismissed
All charges dismissed
Auto Burglary Case Dismissed
Charges Dismissed
Robbery Case Reduced to Misdemeanor
Misdemeanor with community service
Domestic Violence Case Dismissed
Case Dismissed
Not Guilty Verdict
Not guilty
Hit and Run Case Dismissed
Case against client was dismissed
DUI with Child Endangerment Charges
Client receives house arrest
Hung Jury on Human Trafficking, Pimping, Gun Case
Hung Jury-Court Declares Mistrial
Prostitution and Drug Case
Prostitution charges were dismissed and client received a program.
Fraud Case reduced to a Misdemeanor
Client plead guilty to two misdemeanors-remaining counts dismissed
Gang Allegations Dismissed at Trial
At trial gang allegations were dismissed.
Not Guilty on a Felony Assault with a Deadly Weapon
Client found not guilty after jury trial on all counts
Case Dismissed with filing of a motion to suppress evidence
Case dismissed
Gang Allegations Dismissed
Strike prior dismissed
25 years to Life Sentence reduced to Credit Time Served
Client released without parole
Shoplifting Case Dismissed
Case Dismissed
Domestic Violence Case Dismissed
Case Dismissed
Shoplifting Case
Client ordered to pay the court administrative fees.
O.R. Release on an Assault on an Officer Case
Released on his own promise to appear
Shoplifting Case Dismissed
Case dismissed
Juvenile Probation Violation Dismissed
Dismissed
Shoplifting Case Dismissed
Case was dismissed
2nd Time DUI Given Home Confinement
45 Days to be Served as Home Confinment
Driving on a suspended CDL dismissed
Plead guilty to talking on a cell phone
Client saved Jail Time
Client ordered to do Cal Trans
Wrong Place at the Wrong Time
All charges dismissed
People v. R.
Charges dismissed
People v. K.
Dismissed
People v. F.
After trial found not guilty of driving with a .08
People v. P.
Charges Never Filed
Felony DUI
Client was given program.
People v. W.
Client given disturbing the Peace and fine
People v. L.
Client given Proposition 36 after trial.
People v. V.
Client plead guilty to reckless driving. Client did not need to take the classes and was able to keep CDL
People v. M.
Motion Granted Case Dismissed
People v. L.
Not guilty of possession for sales at trial
People v. L
Client plead guilty to disturbing the peace. Assault and battery was dismissed
People v. A.
Case dismissed
People v. O.
Client was found not guilty of the rape at trial.
Education
1990
Univ of Windsor
LL.B - Bachelor of Laws
1984
Carleton Univ
Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2011
Choices and Consequences
DUI's and Teenagers
2010
Change for Parolees
Fighting Drug Charges
2009
Real DUI Court in School
The Choices and Consequences of a DUI
2006
OCPD
Opening Statements
2005
OCPD
Cross-Examination
2000
OCPD
Suggestibility in Children's Testimony
2000
Moot Court
Moot Court Mentor
Publications
1984
Department of Justice Study
Prostitution in Canada
1984
Domestic Violence in Canada
Domestic Violence in Canada
Languages
Armenian
French
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