About Ronald Michael
Ronald Michael Cordova is a licensed attorney admitted to practice law in California. He was admitted to the California State Bar in 1972. His license is currently in active status. Mr. Cordova is the principal attorney at his own law firm, located at 16520 Bake Parkway, Suite 280, Irvine, California 92618. He has been practicing law for over five decades, serving clients throughout Southern California.
Mr. Cordova earned his Juris Doctor degree from the University of Southern California Gould School of Law in 1972. Prior to law school, he completed his undergraduate education at Dartmouth College, receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree in International Relations in 1964. During his time at USC Gould, he was involved in various legal activities, laying the foundation for his future legal career.
Mr. Cordova concentrates his practice in the areas of criminal defense, including both state and federal offenses. He has represented clients in a wide array of criminal matters, such as homicides, assaults, drug charges, theft, and white-collar crimes. 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. Cordova has handled cases in the Superior Court of California for the County of Orange, the United States District Court for the Central District of California, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. 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 Century City for five years.
Mr. Cordova is an active member of the Orange County Bar Association and the California State Bar Association. He holds membership in the American Bar Association Section of Litigation. He is also a certified mediator through the Los Angeles County Superior Court mediation program. Mr. Cordova is fluent in English and Spanish, allowing him to serve the diverse communities of Southern California effectively.
