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

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Looking for an attorney? Avvo can help.

search module image

Search our directory

Quickly connect with top attorneys through our legal directory to get help with your legal issue.

chat module image

Avvo's live chat agents can help coordinate a consultation with a local attorney.

Chat with a live agent who can match you with the right attorney for your legal needs.

Chat with

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

Ad

Transform legal challenges into solutions.

Connect now to review your situation.

The Avvo Rating explained

display-bg

The Avvo Rating explained

Brian Andrew Trodden's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

24 Client Reviews

Filter Avvo Reviews (24) Refine reviews to match your needs. Use the filters to quickly surface reviews that align with your case or priorities.

Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | DUI & DWI

Posted by Mike | November 29, 2021 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

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 anonymous | September 24, 2020 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Excellent lawyer

Attorney Brian Trodden has been a life saver on multiple occasions. He represented us for criminal defense, DUI, and traffic infractions. He was always very responsive to our calls and was able to obtain the best outcomes given the circumstances. He is well-respected by the judges and other attorn...eys, and this enables him to get good and fair results for his clients. He speaks authoritatively and makes his points well to the judges and attorneys. He strongly advocates for his clients' best interest without appearing "pushy" or disrespectful to the judges or attorneys, which can be counterproductive. I highly recommend him.

Posted by Andy | August 19, 2020 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Brian Trodden was a life saver

I made a stupid mistake and got a DWI in Suffolk County in early 2019. I didn't know what to do...It was my 1st time. I called Brian Trodden's firm off of the internet and he was the best. He was extremely professional and non-judgemental. He knew the laws and explained to me what would most likely h...appen. He was extremely knowledgable and helpful and eventually helped me to get my plea to a misdemeanor with no record. I would 100 % recommend Brian Trodden to anyone if you get into any sort of traffic/DWI issues in Suffolk County.

Posted by anonymous | December 05, 2018 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Amazing DWI Lawyer

I had no prior criminal history and a DWI with a very high reading and I was able to resolve it so that I will ultimately avoid a criminal conviction. He was very honest and helpful and really did a great job! I don’t recommend anyone drinking and driving but if you do, Brian Trodden is the best lawy...er to call!! Highly recommend!!!!!!

Posted by anonymous | October 26, 2015 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Job Well Done!

I recently hired Brian Trodden to represent me in a DWI case in Suffolk County. Upon consultation Brian had positive and realistic hopes for my case. After our first court date it was undeniable that Brian is well known, liked and respected amongst his peers and most importantly, the Suffolk County l...egal system. This paired with his professional and trustworthy demeanor were very reasurring. Brian managed to deliver everything we discussed in our consultation in even less time and court appearances than predicted. If you are looking for a results oriented lawyer that will deliver the best possible outcome for your case, then look no further. My best advice is to never drink and drive, but if you do... My next best advice is to hire Brian Trodden and listen to everything he says. This guy knows what he's doing!

See All Client Reviews

Brian Andrew Trodden's Lawyer Endorsements

Endorse Brian
Sandra M. Radna headshot
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."

Jack R. Piana headshot
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."

Jonathan Brian Manley headshot
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."

Patricia Issberner headshot
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."

View All Endorsements
Sandra M. Radna headshot
Sandra Radna

Divorce and separation lawyer

Jack R. Piana headshot
Jack Piana

Criminal defense lawyer

Christopher Michael Gioe headshot
Christopher Gioe

General practice lawyer

Patricia Issberner headshot
Patricia Issberner

Divorce and separation lawyer

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.

See More Legal Cases

Education

1997

Touro College - Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center

JD - Juris Doctor

1988

Providence College

BS - Bachelor of Science

Languages

English

Activity

Avvo Rating

Our Rating is calculated using information the lawyer has included on their profile in addition to the information we collect from state bar associations and other organizations that license legal professionals. Attorneys who claim their profiles and provide Avvo with more information tend to have a higher rating than those who do not.

What determines Avvo Rating?
  • Experience & background Years licensed, work experience, education
  • Legal community recognition Peer endorsements, associations, awards
  • Legal thought leadership Publications, speaking engagements
  • Discipline Disciplinary information may not be comprehensive, or updated. We recommend that you always check a lawyer's disciplinary status with their respective state bar association before hiring them.
Avvo Rating Levels
10.0 - 9.0 Superb8.9 - 8.0 Excellent7.9 - 7.0 Very Good6.9 - 6.0 Good5.9 - 5.0 Average4.9 - 4.0 Concern3.9 - 3.0 Caution2.9 - 2.0 Strong Caution1.9 - 1.0 Extreme Caution