About Ernest A.
Ernest A. Cardona is a licensed attorney admitted to practice law in the State of California. He was admitted to the California State Bar in 1995. His license is currently in active status. Mr. Cardona is the principal attorney at The Law Offices of Ernest A. Cardona, a law firm located in San Jose, California. He has been practicing law for over 30 years, serving clients throughout Santa Clara County and the broader Bay Area.
Mr. Cardona earned his Juris Doctor degree from Santa Clara University School of Law in 1995. Prior to law school, he completed his undergraduate education at San Jose State University, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and foreign languages in 1991, with Great Distinction (highest honors). During his time at Santa Clara University, he focused on litigation and preparation for the bar examination.
Mr. Cardona concentrates his practice in the areas of family law, divorce, and related matters. He represents individuals in cases involving child custody, child support, spousal support, and domestic violence restraining orders. His practice encompasses all stages of litigation, including initial case evaluation, discovery, mediation, settlement negotiations, and trial proceedings in both state and federal courts.
Throughout his career, Mr. Cardona has handled cases in the Superior Court of California for the County of Santa Clara and the United States District Court for the Northern District of California. He has also appeared before the California Court of Appeal on multiple occasions. Prior to founding his own firm, he worked as an associate at a mid-size litigation firm in San Jose for five years.
Mr. Cardona is an active member of the California State Bar Association. He is also a member of the Santa Clara County Bar Association. He is fluent in English and Spanish, allowing him to serve the diverse communities of Santa Clara County effectively.
