Brian Andrew Trodden

Brian Andrew Trodden

5.0
Rating: 7.8

Licensed for 28 years

Medical malpractice Lawyer at Smithtown, NY
Practice Areas: Medical Malpractice, Car Accidents, DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense

50 Karl Avenue, Suite 102, Smithtown, NY

About Brian

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Car Accident 25%

Brian A. Trodden’s expansive resume includes both civil and criminal litigation. His civil practice has a strong emphasis on medical malpractice, personal injury, construction and motor vehicle accidents. Mr. Trodden has earned a reputation with both civil and criminal adversaries as an aggressive and tough litigator. After several years honing his trial skills as a Suffolk County Prosecutor, Mr. Trodden worked in one of the largest and most respected medical malpractice firms in New York.

25 years | 100 cases

25%
Criminal Defense 25%

Brian Trodden has taken over 60 DWI cases to trial and never had a client convicted of DWI. Over 60 Not Guilty Verdicts after trial. Brian A. Trodden is a former Suffolk County Prosecutor whose expansive resume includes both civil and criminal litigation. His civil practice has a strong emphasis on medical malpractice, personal injury, construction and motor vehicle accidents. In his criminal practice, he has successfully defended all types of criminal charges from Homicide to DWI.

29 years | 100 cases

25%
DUI and DWI 25%

Brian Trodden has taken over 60 DWI cases to trial and never had a client convicted of DWI. Over 60 Not Guilty Verdicts after trial. Brian A. Trodden is a former Suffolk County Prosecutor whose expansive resume includes both civil and criminal litigation. His civil practice has a strong emphasis on medical malpractice, personal injury, construction and motor vehicle accidents. In his criminal practice, he has successfully defended all types of criminal charges from Homicide to DWI.

29 years | 100 cases

25%
Medical Malpractice 25%

Brian A. Trodden’s expansive resume includes both civil and criminal litigation. His civil practice has a strong emphasis on medical malpractice, personal injury, construction and motor vehicle accidents. Mr. Trodden has earned a reputation with both civil and criminal adversaries as an aggressive and tough litigator. After several years honing his trial skills as a Suffolk County Prosecutor, Mr. Trodden worked in one of the largest and most respected medical malpractice firms in New York.

25 years | 100 cases

25%

Fees and Rates

Cost

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$0 first 30 minutes


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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 27 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1998

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Licensed in Connecticut for 28 years

State: Connecticut

Acquired: 1997

Retired

No misconduct found

Location

Castro & Trodden, LLC

50 Karl Avenue, Suite 102, Smithtown, NY, 11787-1824

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Brian Andrew Trodden's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

24 Client Reviews

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Posted by Mike | November 29, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

DWI

Im in the military and was charged with six charges, including a DWI. He got me into the veterans court and was able to get my criminal charge reduced to a non-criminal Driving While Impaired, and got the remaining charges dismissed as well.

Posted by James McGovern | November 28, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Best attorney in SCTPVA

Brian is extremely knowledgeable and professional. It is clear he is an expert in his field. It was the best decision I made to hire Brian. He did a wonderful job in a difficult case with little to work with. I highly recommend him to anyone searching for an attorney to represent them in Suffolk Coun...ty Traffic Court.

Posted by Steven | August 22, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Saved my Life!

Hello. My name is Steven. This is more of a testimonial to what Trodden and Castro could do for you. I haven't had a license in 30 years because of old tickets i was getting since I was young and didn't care at the time. I was running the streets and getting tickets was my last problem. So fast forwa...rd 30 years and now i can't get a decent job. I can't get a car. I have to depend on others at age 50. Or risk driving and going to jail eventually. So i saved money and started to contact attorneys. They all told me that it was nothing they could do because they tickets were old and dmv and the court already considered me guilty. They told me to just pay them. My license had been revoked. The tickets would have costed over 10,000. YES over 10,000 probably up to 15,000. And thats no lie!! So refusing to give up and with God in my heart, I ran across Brian Trodden on Google and read his reviews. Contacted him, and explained to him my problem and what other attorneys told me and he immediately told me, Who told you that? Thats not true. He got my name and said let me call you back. About 10 minutes later, Meanwhile i waited a week for one attorney who couldn't even pull my abstract, Anyway Brian calls back and says, We will handle this. And told me what he wanted me to handle and what he was going to do. I felt so relieved and confident immediately after speaking with him. Then explained after that i had a warrant and aggravated unlicensed in another court. He said dont worry about it, if you want to hire me. I did. So i had 2 warrants. Thousands in tickets. We went to both courts in the same week, recalled the years old warrants and got the tickets reduced and practically disappeared. Something i would never expected and other attorneys said couldn't be done. Now im just waiting to take my permit and license from scratch. No points or anything. A fresh license. I know my life will change once i get these licenses. I met his partner Mike Castro at my district court hearing and he did the same thing Brian Trodden did at my first court date. They are equally Awesome!! Best attorney's I've ever encountered. And i have been through many attorneys in my past. Lol. Trust me. Trodden and Castro is the way to go with any trouble your in. Not just traffic. Look them up. Read about them. They are the Truth! They also are nice and the coolest attorney's ive ever met. Court on the 19th was packed. Mike Castro got me in front of the judge and out with a very low balance before they even started calling people in. I am telling you from experience and from the heart, Trodden and Castro can do what others say can't be done. Now isn't that worth calling them first! Thank you again Brian and Mike for giving me a new chance at life. I still can't believe im waiting to get my license. Something that seemed like a dream for many years because i owed so much. But you guys changed a life! And for that you should be proud of your work and your partnership. Im Steven and I completely support Trodden and Castro as your attorney. If you knew my past and how much work needed to be done, then you would hire and support these guys also. And by the way, Good as they are, Their fees was so affordable i was shocked. I even offered them a tip because I was so Happy. But they both Refused! They was glad to tackle the challenge. Now thats Real... Hire them. I guarantee you, They will produce... Have a wonderful and Blessed day. Im Steven and i'm a very Happy client of Trodden and Castro. Thank you Brian and Mike for being so nice to me and working so hard and fast for me. God Bless you guys for changing my life. Without a driver licenses, life can be very challenging and definitely jail time...

Posted by Stephen termini | April 19, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

#1 lawyer

Brian is not one of the best he is the best !! Always makes sure things are done and looked over for the best possible outcome ! I have been using him for my issues for over 10 years and he has never let me down highly recommend! Don’t leave your court issues to chance use Brian if you want the be...st possible outcome!

Posted by Emmanuel | March 25, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

The best lawyer in the world

I tried many lawyers before I met Mr. Trodden, and belief me when I say that Mr Brian trodden was and is still the best...he handled ny domestic violence case with perfection, i had to go to work and couldn't appear in court but he was very patient, humble and extremely knowledgeable about all cases... and knows how to get the best resolution...I recently had a misdemeanor with a order of protection and he was able to fight it so I can get a conditional stay away so I can still be around my family with good behavior until he eventually had the case dismissed and that was prior to a previous violation with another order of protection, that he also had dismissed... and he also went further to get me the court disposition asap...he is a great counselor and will give you all options and possible outcomes for your case...He also won my speeding ticket case and won my girlfriends aswell, and it didn't affect our auto insurance at all!!

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Brian Andrew Trodden's Lawyer Endorsements

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Sandra Radna

Criminal defense lawyer | May 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Brian is an excellent attorney, has high integrity and is well respected in the community. I refer Brian my criminal defense cases and my clients are always pleased with quality of his work and the results that he achieves."

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Jack Piana

Medical malpractice lawyer | Dec 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Brian is a skilled lawyer who fights hard for his clients. He is an expert in medical malpractice litigation and is not afraid to bring a case to trial to protect his client's rights. He is adept at identifying issues in a case and forming the appropriate strategies to obtain a successful result."

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Jonathan Manley

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have worked against Brian in the criminal field many times. He is an aggressive and respected criminal defense attorney in Suffolk County."

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Patricia Issberner

Medical malpractice lawyer | Jun 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have know Brian Trodden since we began practicing law together in the District Attorney's office over 16 years ago. Even back in 1997 Brian was known for his outstanding trial skills. All the new ADA's knew that Brian was going to be a rockstar in the litigation area. That all came true when Brian opened his own practice with fellow ADA Michael Castro. I have seen Brian Trodden on trial and have heard about his huge awards both from settlements on the even of trial, through negotiations, and through the litigation itself. I refer all of my personal injury cases to his firm and I highly recommend that anyone with a personal injury case, particularly a medical malpractice case, go to Brian Trodden. His trial skills are outstanding. He has a true passion for this work and a rare talent."

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Experience

Rating:  7.8 (Very Good)

Honors

2001

Distinguished Investigative Prosecutor Award, Suffolk County District Attorney's Office

Work Experience

2004 - Present

Trial Attorney, Castro & Trodden, LLC

2001 - 2004

Trial Attorney, Shaub, Ahmuty, Citrin & Spratt, LLC

1997 - 2001

Prosecuting Attorney, Suffolk County District Attorney's Office

Associations

Northport Chamber of Commerce

Sample of Legal Cases

People v. Michael G

DWI charges amended to Parking Tickets, and client released from jail.

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Education

1997

Touro College - Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center

JD - Juris Doctor

1988

Providence College

BS - Bachelor of Science

Languages

English

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