Ron Cordova - Irvine, CA
Attorney at Ron Cordova Attorney At Law
Criminal Defense Lawyers in Irvine, CA
16520 Bake Parkway Suite 280 Irvine, CA 92618
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54
Years
Experience
Irvine Criminal Defense Lawyer
Updated: 05/07/2026
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Verified ClientHired Attorney 2009Ron helped me by getting me three years, instead of ten, he made no false promises always told me what was going, I had another lawyer who had got me out of county jail in Los Angeles but left it open for the feds to come after me years later, I was released in 2006 I thought everything was over. The feds told me in 2008 they were charging me with what the first lawyer left open, I freaked out and had a melt down, My friend recommended Ron, I had looked at photos of underaged girls, slept with a 16-year old, and Ron was never judgemental, He took my calls when I was inside, he didn't have to, And now I face the challenge of getting my family back because things fell apart when I was gone, He has gone out of his way to help, Most lawyers stop once the case is over but Ron has answered questions when I have had issues with my probations, Ron is not only great lawyer but also a good man.
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Verified ClientHired Attorney 2013Ron Cordova, is one the finest legal experts in the Country. His knowledge and expertise in the criminal justice system is unfathomable.
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Verified ClientHired Attorney 2014Ron understood my case and followed through on every promise. He was able to effectively negotiate with the district attorney which resulted in a favorable and reasonable outcome. This save me much personal time and stress. I would recommend Ron to anyone who is in need of representation for misdemeanor crimes.
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Verified ClientHired Attorney 2013I donāt how to express my highest regard and deepest appreciation for everything he did for me in a few words. I met Mr. Cordova about two years ago, at the time I was in a lot of trouble with the law, and really needed professional help. I met with quite a few lawyers, and I eventually picked Mr. Cordova, not only because of my first impression of him being extremely knowledgeable about the criminal law and his eloquent nature, it is also because I was told that he is a good man. I told him that I made a mistake, and I needed help to get me the best results. Very quickly, he was able to understand the circumstances, the seriousness of the situation, and showed me a clear path. He explained to me his strategy, told me what to expect, and mostly importantly, he did that in a language I can understand. Mr. Cordovaās background in linguistics was a great advantage in the communication with the prosecuting attorney. He is convincing and authoritative. Looking back, although there were uncertainties along the way, and I was in a lot of stress and fear, he really did bring stability and hope, and tool control. Mr. Cordova was extremely patient with me, most time I would ask him the same questions twice or three times mainly because of fear and anxiety, and he always had answers for me. He always responded to my calls, I donāt think there was even once he didnāt respond; he even gave me heads-up when he went to lecture in Europe. In the end, I really got the best result I could expect, Home Confinement and Probation. It is the minimum sentencing and a departure by the Judge due to the severity of the case. I have two very young children and older parents to take care of; he helped to keep our family together. We truly appreciate Mr. Cordovaās support and respect his professionalism. We strongly recommend Mr. Cordova not just for him capability but simply because he cares!
Areas of Practice
- Criminal Defense
- Criminal Law - State and Federal
Litigation: 100%
Attorney Information
Overview
Ron Cordova is an experienced and well-respected criminal defense attorney. He has successfully represented clients in a wide array of state and federal criminal matters, including homicides and other violent offenses such as assault, battery, robbery, drug charges, theft and white collar offenses, alcohol-related charges and juvenile cases. Please see the practice areas page of this website for further information on Mr. Cordova's areas of expertise.
Ron Cordova represents clients in Orange County as well as statewide and nationally, devoting personal attention to each client's case. He combines skill, compassion and aggressive representation to provide the highest level of legal service. With more than 40 years of criminal law and jury trial experience, Ron Cordova has a well-deserved reputation for obtaining outstanding results in even the most difficult and challenging cases. He has tried more than 150 cases to verdict and maintains a truly national practice, having represented clients in 34 states and the District of Columbia as well as several foreign countries. Despite such prominence, Ron remains accessible to his clients and does not pass their cases off to associates.
Ron Cordova is a distinguished criminal defense attorney. He has received the highest possible rating of "AV" from Martindale Hubbell, the national directory of attorneys, confirming his preeminent legal ability and the highest ethical standards.
Ron Cordova has been recognized by Newsweek Magazine in 2011, 2012 and 2013 as one of the best criminal defense attorneys nationwide. He has also been recognized as one of the top five criminal defense lawyers in Orange County by OC Metro Magazine every year since 2009. Ron is also listed in Who's Who in America and Who's Who in American Law.
Ron Cordova is a former Orange County deputy district attorney and a former member of the California Legislature. Additionally, he has served as a professor of criminal law in California and internationally. Ron has taught courses at the University of California, Irvine, the Institute of Comparative Law at the University of Szeged, Hungary, the University of Debrecen, Hungary, the University of Pecs, Hungary, the University of Maribor, Slovenia, Jan Masaryk University in Brno in the Czech Republic and Nicolaus Copernicus University in Torun, Poland.
Ron Cordova is admitted to practice before all state and federal courts in California as well as federal courts in Arizona, Colorado, Michigan, Tennessee and Texas. He has also been admitted pro hac vice in numerous jurisdictions throughout the United States.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- "AV" rated by Martindale Hubbell, 1998 - 2020
- Time Magazine Leading Southern California Attorneys, 2012 - 2013
- Newsweek Magazine Top Attorneys Nationwide, 2011 - 2013
- OC Metro Magazine Top Five Criminal Defense Attorneys in Orange County, 2009 - 2016
- Outstanding Young Men of America, 1977-1978
Other Sources of Feedback About Ron Cordova
Included on the 2026 Southern California Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2025 Southern California Super Lawyers list
- 2024 Southern California Super Lawyers list
- 2023 Southern California Super Lawyers list
- 2022 Southern California Super Lawyers list
- 2021 Southern California Super Lawyers list
- 2020 Southern California Super Lawyers list
- 2019 Southern California Super Lawyers list
- 2018 Southern California Super Lawyers list
- 2017 Southern California Super Lawyers list
- 2016 Southern California Super Lawyers list
- 2015 Southern California Super Lawyers list
- 2014 Southern California Super Lawyers list
- 2011 Southern California Super Lawyers list
- 2010 Southern California Super Lawyers list
- 2009 Southern California Super Lawyers list
- 2008 Southern California Super Lawyers list
- 2007 Southern California Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
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University of Southern California Law Center,
Los Angeles,
California, 1972
J.D.
Honors: American Jurisprudence Award in International Law
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University of Southern California Law Center,
Los Angeles,
California, 1972
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Non Legal Education
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Dartmouth College,
Hanover,
New Hampshire, 1967
A.B.
Honors: With Distinction
Major: International Relations
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Dartmouth College,
Hanover,
New Hampshire, 1967
Past Positions
- Orange County Deputy District Attorney, 1973 - 1976
- Member of the California Legislature, 74th Assembly District, 1976 - 1978
Languages
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Spanish
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Swedish
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German
Classes and Seminars
- Adjunct Professor of Criminal Law, University of California, Irvine , September 1, 1981 - June 1, 1983
Bar Admissions
- California, 1972
- U.S. District Court District of Arizona
- U.S. District Court District of Colorado
- U.S. District Court Central District of California
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of California
- U.S. District Court Northern District of California
- U.S. District Court Southern District of California
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Michigan
- U.S. District Court Middle District of Tennessee
- U.S. District Court Western District of Texas
Other Affiliations
- California Legislature (Vice-Chairman, Committee on Judiciary)
- California Legislature (Member, Committee on Revenue and Taxation)
- California Legislature (Member, Committee on Elections and Reapportionment)
- California Legislature (Member, Select Committee on Corrections)
- California Legislature (Member, Joint Committee on Revision of the Penal Code)
- State Bar of California (Member)
- Orange County Bar Association (Member)
- Newport-Harbor Bar Association (Member)
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Contact
16520 Bake Parkway
Suite 280
Irvine, CA 92618
Phone: 949-769-2175
Fax: 949-748-3888
Email: Send a message
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