Oksana Tsykova

Oksana Tsykova

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 13 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Martinez, CA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Immigration

820 Main Street, Suite 1, Martinez, CA

About Oksana

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 60%

12 years | 250 cases

60%
Immigration 40%

12 years | 50 cases

40%

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Licenses

Licensed in District of Columbia for 11 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 2014

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in California for 13 years

State: California

Acquired: 2012

Active

No misconduct found

Location

The Conflict Program, Contra Costa

820 Main Street, Suite 1, Martinez, CA, 94553

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Oksana Tsykova's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

5 Client Reviews

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Posted by Victoria | May 19, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

There are no words to describe how grateful I am to Oksana Tsykova

I came to US in January 2014 to marry my ex-husband, we got married in April 2014, lived less than a year and broke up in March 2015. Our marriage wasn’t good but when my ex-husband left me it was a surprise. While I was at work he took all the expensive stuff out of our condo, transferred all the mo...ney from our joint account to his personal account (at that moment I didn’t have my own account, only joint), also when we were buying our property, he and his agent asked me to sign some paper, I did it but actually it was Quitclaim Deed, I found out it only when we were divorcing. I had been in America only for one year and fully trusted my ex-husband but he did everything to leave me with nothing and throw me out on a street like a toy. On the same day when he left I received a letter from his attorney and from that day they were sending to me threatening letters every day. I had no money (I had $25 and had to wait 2 weeks until next paycheck), no family, no friends, no knowledge how to act in this situation. In additional to all this he tried to do everything to leave me without any US documents. At that moment I had my conditional green card so he was thinking up some stories (he called it “evidence”) and contacted USCIS and American Embassy in my native country to have me departed from US. He even called the police and said that I broke into his home when he wasn’t there, he asked the police to put me in jail, he really tried to break my life. When I contacted Oksana I was just lost, scared and exhausted of threats. Oksana took care of everything – divorce, immigration problems and related to it matters. Everything what we discussed were solved like we planned. We had to divorce before my conditional green card expires, so she did everything very quickly but it didn’t impact the quality of her work, she could prove that quitclaim deed is not legit and I wasn’t aware of what I was signing so she could prove that the condo was a community property and a half of the amount from the sale of the condo belongs to me. Recently I received my permanent green card without any RFE or interview and again it’s all thanks to Oksana! Oksana is a highly professional attorney and a wonderful person. The work she has done is amazing! She perfectly knows her job, she is always prepared and keeps everything under control. All cases are very stressful but Oksana was the only person who could keep me calm and positive. Every time when I talked or met Oksana I was convinced again and again that I am in very good hands. Oksana, thank you very very much for your great, perfect, amazing work as an attorney and your sincere, very necessary support at such moments as a person!!

Posted by anonymous | May 7, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Outstanding and Professional Service

I hired Oksana for my temporary and now permanent green card process. We experienced ease and flow in our entire process. Oksana was eager to assist us with whatever questions I had (and I can have many at times ;) in a prompt manner. In addition she kept us updated and informed at any time. So highl...y grateful for Oksana's services and making this feel like a "breeze". Highly recommended!

Posted by Dimitre and Evgeniya | September 3, 2014

Professional lawyer

Very professional and competent lawyer, also Oksana Tsykova kind and good person. We are thankful for her help. She gave to us so much important information and good advices If you looking for good lawyer, Oksana is the best choice.

Posted by Trevor | November 30, 2013

Helped me and my Sister a Lot

Ms. Tsykova handled a very difficult legal case for my sister. It involved immigration issues and a criminal conspiracy where my sister was frauded of millions of dollars. My sister was protected and was able to locate most of the money that was taken from her. We are new to this country and very ...pleased that we were entitled to our rights because of our attorney.

Posted by Oleg | September 14, 2013

Oksana is a highly qualified attorney!

I highly recommend Oksana, she gave me very good legal advice. She is very knowledgeable and caring professional.

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Oksana Tsykova's Lawyer Endorsements

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Conrad Kuyawa

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 28

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Very smart and driven. One of the most knowledgeable in the field. Highly recommended."

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Ekaterina Powell

Unknown lawyer | Jun 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Very knowledgeable attorney."

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Dmitriy Shakhnevich

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 28

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Ignascio Camarena

Immigration lawyer | Sep 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Sean Cleary

Criminal defense lawyer | May 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. A highly skilled and respected lawyer in the legal community."

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John O'Brien

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. An outstanding and well respected attorney in the legal community. I would recommend her wholeheartedly to annyone needing legal representation."

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Curtis Briggs

Litigation lawyer | Nov 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Oksana has an incredible amount of experience in the legal field, is hard working, and honest. Great attorney!"

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Michael Gerace

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Awesome attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Sep 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

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Markus Dombois

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Oksana is highly intelligent, and she possesses an attribute that many lawyers lack.....she has the ability to really listen to the client. She is multilingual and has worldly experience, which she will apply to properly assess your case and then provide you with the best possible outcome."

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Laureen Bethards

General practice lawyer | Jun 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Oksana will be working tirelessly to improve the lives of children and families in the Lamorinda area and elsewhere."

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Daniel Horowitz

Juvenile law lawyer | Jun 22

Relationship: Co-worker

"I worked with Oksana on the Lazarenko federal case which was one of the most difficult federal cases I have appeared on. She, Laureen Bethards and I are now at 3650 Mt Diablo Blvd Lafayette, Ca. (Website is http://lafayettechildadvocates.com ) She is a wonderful lawyer."

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Conrad Kuyawa

Criminal defense lawyer

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Michael Gerace

Criminal defense lawyer

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Troy Sutton

Unknown lawyer

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Ignascio Camarena

Unknown lawyer

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Kevin Kitcey

Unknown lawyer

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Harmony Kessler

Unknown lawyer

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Curtis Briggs

Unknown lawyer

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer

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Markus Dombois

Criminal defense lawyer

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Laureen Bethards

Juvenile law lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2017

Top 40 Under 40 Award, The National Trial Lawyers

2014

Avvo Top Contributer 2014, Avvo

2012

Winner, Bernard Segal Cross and Close Trial Advocacy Competition

2012

Competition- Mock Trial, Witkin Legal Institute

2011

Award for Academic Excellence- Trial Avocacy, Witkin Legal Institute

2011

Alternative Dispute Resolution, Witkin Legal Institute

2010

Legal Research and Writing, Cali Excellence for the Future Award

2002

Bernard Kronick Political Science Research Award, Santa Clara University

Work Experience

2016 - Present

Attorney at Law, Law Offices of Oksana Tsykova

2022 - 2022

Director, The Conflict Program

2013 - 2016

Associate, Law Office Of Daniel Horowitz

Associations

2022 - Present

The Conflict Program, Contra Costa County

Director

2014 - Present

District of Columbia Bar

Attorney

2013 - Present

Contra Costa County Bar Association

Attorney

2013 - Present

Contra Costa County Criminal Conflicts Panel

Attorney

2012 - Present

State Bar of California

Attorney Member

2012 - Present

United States District Court for the Northern District of California

Attorney Member

2011 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Attorney Member

2010 - Present

American Bar Association

Attorney Member

2008 - Present

California Department of Real Estate

Licensed Salesperson

2019 - 2021

The Conflict Program

Advisory Board

2018 - 2019

Contra Costa County Bar Association Criminal Conflict Program

Board Member

2017 - 2022

Alternate Defenders Marin County

Immigration Consultant

Sample of Legal Cases

People v. Lynel S.

Discharged at prelim insufficient evidence

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Education

2012

Golden Gate Univ SOL

JD - Juris Doctor

2002

Santa Clara Univ

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2015

Round Table

Criminal Law

2013

San Francisco Regional Mock Trial Competition

Judge

Publications

Languages

Ukrainian

Russian

Activity

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