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Acquired: 1972
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1407 Oakland Blvd, Ste 200, Walnut Creek, CA, 94596
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Posted by Phil | December 26, 2025 | Hired Attorney
He was a scam attorney . He will not help, he is greedy and rude. His associates are all very low level and incompetent. They were rude and stupid. I don’t recommend them. He makes false promises to people.
Posted by Patricia | February 23, 2021 | Hired Attorney
If you’re looking for integrity, professionalism, honesty, and expertise Michael Cardoza is your man. I hired him for a family member. Michael and his entire office are amazing. Despite his many years of practice, and accolades he is down to earth, patient and explains things in the simplest ways...
Posted by Dana | May 9, 2017 | Consulted Attorney
I had a very difficult decision to make on whether or not to pursue legal action against a former employer. I met with Michael to review my situation and to get a better understanding of what it might costs to move forward. Based on his experience and advice, I decided against it. He spent several...
Posted by BC | January 2, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Michael Cardoza is excellent! Michael Cardoza and his entire staff are excellent! From the initial contact with the office staff and all the way through the trial Michael and his staff took great care, consideration and thoughtfulness of me. Their expertise is the best bar none. Michale Cardoza and J...
Posted by anonymous | January 29, 2015
I hired him for a federal criminal case. However he's not knowledgeable and also not familiar with Federal court procedures as a senior lawyer. He couldn't answer my legal questions nor help me out. After retained him for a few weeks, I decided to terminate him and find someone else. With just that ...
"I highly recommend Mr. Cardoza and his firm, after referring a criminal matter to him. Mr. Cardoza was able to resolve the case quickly and with an outcome that far exceeded my expectations based on the initial charges."
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Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2008
Super Lawyer, Northern California Super Lawyers
2007
Top 100 Trial Lawyers in America, American Trial Lawyers Association
1994 - 2014
Owner, Cardoza Law Offices, Inc
1985 - 1994
Chief Operating Officer, Continental Savings
1975 - 1985
Senior Trial Attorney, Alameda County District Attorney's Office
1973 - 1975
Assistant District Attorney, San Francisco District Attorney
1972 - 1973
Assistant District Attorney, Los Angeles/Orange County, Ca
2005 - Present
California Deuce DefendersMember
2005 - Present
California Attorneys for Criminal JusticeMember
2000 - Present
American Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
1995 - Present
California Public Defenders AssociationMember
1971
JD - Juris Doctor
1966
BA - Bachelor of Arts
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