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Ezekiel E. Cortez

Trusted criminal defense attorney serving San Diego.

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Ezekiel E. Cortez is an attorney based in San Diego, CALIFORNIA. The practice focuses on Criminal Defense and White Collar. Currently practicing at Ezekiel E Cortez, Law Offices.

Based in
San Diego, CALIFORNIA
Experience
attorney
Known for
Criminal Defense · White Collar
  • Handles Criminal Defense and White Collar matters from San Diego, CALIFORNIA.
  • Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: General Practice (2026).

About Ezekiel E. Cortez: Ezekiel E. Cortez is an attorney based in San Diego, CALIFORNIA. The practice focuses on Criminal Defense and White Collar. Currently practicing at Ezekiel E Cortez, Law Offices.

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Practice focus

Ezekiel E. Cortez represents clients in San Diego, California across the following areas of law. Each area links to other verified attorneys with the same focus.

Biography

About Ezekiel E. Cortez

A National Practice Devoted To Complex Federal Criminal Defense, Federal and State Habeas Litigation And Other Federal Matters.

Ezekiel E. Cortez is a Board Certified Criminal Law Specialist, California State Bar Board of Legal Specialization after passing the federal specialist examination.

As a devoted career criminal defense attorney, Mr. Cortez has unwaveringly devoted his practice to the defense of federal criminal cases and other federal matters since 1984. Since 1988 Mr. Cortez has also engaged in Habeas Corpus Litigation of selected federal and state cases.

Mr. Cortez's legal ability and ethical conduct have earned the highest peer-review rating available from Martindale-Hubbell - an AV rating.

For over two decades now, Mr. Cortez has been continuously listed in The Best Lawyers In America. Mr. Cortez has also been listed in San Diego Magazine's "Best Lawyers In San Diego" in 2001 and 2005-2009 as one of only a handful of elite criminal defense lawyers described by the magazine as the type of lawyer that other "attorneys would go to if they needed a [federal criminal defense] lawyer." Mr. Cortez was also listed in Super Lawyers since the 2007 edition of California: San Diego, Criminal Defense: White Collar category as one of the "Seriously Outstanding Top 5%" in his field.

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Credentials

Education

  • University of San Diego

    J.D. · 1983

Jurisdictions

Bar admissions

  • California, The Stat

    ACTIVE

  • United States, The S

    ACTIVE

Recognition

Awards & honors

  • Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: General Practice

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: White-Collar

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Federal

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — White-Collar Criminal Defense

    2026

Locations

Office locations

Main office

Ezekiel E Cortez, Law Offices

402 West Broadway, Suite 1815

San Diego, California 92101

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  • What areas of law does Ezekiel E. Cortez practice?

    Ezekiel E. Cortez focuses on Criminal Defense and White Collar.

  • Where is Ezekiel E. Cortez located?

    Ezekiel E. Cortez primarily serves clients in San Diego, California, with an office at 402 West Broadway, Suite 1815.

  • Is Ezekiel E. Cortez a verified attorney?

    Ezekiel E. Cortez's profile is listed but has not yet been claimed by the attorney. Verification status is pending.

  • How can I schedule a consultation with Ezekiel E. Cortez?

    You can book a consultation through LawyersListed directly from this page. Initial outreach can also be made by phone at 619-237-0309.