education and experience
My professional experience has helped me to develop that seasoned intuition and knowledge to help defend you and produce the best possible outcome for your case.
Education
Loyola Law School, Juris Doctor, 1999, Los Angeles, CA
Graduated Top 5% Order of the Coif
Graduated Top 5% Order of the Coif
- Sayre Macneil Scholar
- American Jurisprudence Award (Highest Grade), Property Law,
- American Jurisprudence Award (Highest Grade), Constitutional Law
- American Jurisprudence Award (Highest Grade), Ethical Lawyering
- St. Thomas More Law Honor Society, Vice President
- Alpha Sigma Nu National Jesuit Honor Society
University of California, Bachelor of Arts, English, Irvine, CA
Cum Laude Golden Key National Honor Society
Professional Experience
Law Office of Cynthia Ignatuk, Tustin, CA
Criminal Defense Attorney (6/10 to Present)
Representing Clients charged with Misdemeanors and Felonies for allegations involving DUIs; Tagging; Robbery; Possession with the Intent to Sell; Assault and Battery; Identity Theft; and Domestic Battery, among others.
Criminal Defense Attorney (6/10 to Present)
Representing Clients charged with Misdemeanors and Felonies for allegations involving DUIs; Tagging; Robbery; Possession with the Intent to Sell; Assault and Battery; Identity Theft; and Domestic Battery, among others.
Prior to starting my own firm, I worked in private firms such as Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher, as well as The United States District Court, The Orange County District Attorney’s Office, and the Legal Aid Society of Orange County.
Community Service
Human Options, past Board Member: (Non-profit serving needs of battered women and children.) Directed expenditures, and assisted in organizing fundraising events.
Tustin Parks & Recreation, Subcommittee: Assisted in allocating funds for improving dilapidated areas of Tustin.