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Posted by Bob | March 08, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Waste of time and money

In summer of 2025 I paid $50,000 to Mr. Michael Cardoza to represent me in a case, it was a very bad decision. Mr. Cardoza did not represent me seriously, he refused to have evidence looked at by an expert when I told him it's mandatory that we do that. He refused to even let me read the police re...port for my case. It was easier to plead guilty to a crime l did not commit than to have to deal with this guy any longer or pay for another lawyer at the time. I would not recommend Mr. Michael Cardoza to represent you. He is not truthful nor professional. Avoid!

Posted by Phil | December 26, 2025 | Hired Attorney

Rude and unpleasant experience

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 | Family

Highly recommend

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.... He is a top trial lawyer, highly respected by judges and colleagues, which is evident when he walks into the court room and takes command. He helped us through the most difficult time in our lives with compassion, diligence and his calm demeaner. Michael got us the best scenario we could have hoped for. I highly recommend the Cardoza Law Office.

Posted by Dana | May 09, 2017 | Employment & Labor

Great advice

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... hours reviewing my documents and, in the end, charged me nothing. I would recommend Michael to anyone who needs a lawyer to actually sit down and listen and then do what's right for the client, not the law firm.

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